Yep, don't even JOKE about terrorism or bombs or anything remotely close while you're at the airport. To make sure the airport screeners don't take stuff away from you try to check just about everything sharp. This includes your razor, your cigar cutter, your penknife, etc.
Most public libraries have internet access and it's free to use the computers there. I'd be glad to show you around Minneapolis if you ever make it here, it'll take about half a day
Kuan