Minnesota IDs Still Flying Below Standards in Post-9-11 World

Federal officials say they’ll give state lawmakers time to boost Minnesota’s driver’s license so residents can board domestic flights.

Minnesota is one of four states that haven’t complied with stronger federal requirements for IDs passed after nine-eleven.

It’s raised concern that Minnesotans may need an extra form of ID to board a plane as soon as next year.

The Legislature blocked the state from complying with the Real ID Act in 2009.

Department of Homeland Security officials told state lawmakers that the deadline won’t come immediately in 2016.