The traveler says after the gate agent turned her away, a first class passenger in line remarked, "didn't think so" "Climbing the tree at 36 years old, five beers in, and in flip-flops was not a good idea.

Three Minnesota officers who died since last year’s Peace Officers Memorial Day are being remembered Thursday, along with two who were killed nearly 100 years ago. Law enforcement officers from around the state take turns standing guard at the Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial on the state Capitol grounds for 24 hours leading up to the Thursday night service.