Personally, I disagree with everyone above.
1) Passenger in NOT elite
2) Going to FLL will probably have to check bags & will have to use the non-elite line for bag check
3) I don't know about MSP on a Sat AM, but here in PIT, the non-elite TSA line is absolutely SLAMMED with - and I hate to use the term - gate lice (types) - inexperienced once a year pleasure travelers going in vacation.
4) The passenger says the gate for this flight is usually far

If I were him, I'd get to the airport 1 1/2 hours before flight time or even 1:45. If there's extra time, have some breakfast!