Minnesota Gov. wants airport to be added to Ebola screening sites

ST. PAUL, MN - Gov. Mark Dayton says he's been in contact this week with federal government officials about his request that Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport be added to advance screening sites for Ebola.

Dayton said he planned to renew those conversations later Thursday. He spoke Tuesday with a White House adviser for Homeland Security. Dayton wants Minnesota's main airport to be added to the hubs where international travelers from certain countries get health screenings upon arrival.

Full story: WJFW

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