Originally Posted by
ontheverge
Thank you all. I'm very cautious and was feeling a bit uneasy about the short time. MSP must be one of the hardest places to fly to - seriously, all the flights get there around midnight. I will try and get a flight that has a longer layover at LAX. Is it possible to stay in the airport during that time, or would I need to book a hotel somewhere?
And obscure - thanks for the tip about the sandwiches. I do like cheese though

You can stay in the airport if you like, no problem there. Plenty to see at LAX, you could walk around a bit, grab some food, and catch a nap.
Hotels nearby would likely be in the $75+ range near the airport.