Transportation

TSA plans to close airport hotel checkpoint in November, citing staffing concerns
The Transportation Security Administration said the checkpoint in the InterContinental Hotel’s skyway will close Nov. 18. Federal Security Director Clifford Van Leuven said the number of passengers going through the checkpoint “does not justify continued deployment of TSA staff.”
More than 5,000 hands-free citations issued in Minnesota since August
The new law has made it illegal to use a cellphone while driving in Minnesota — including scrolling or surfing the internet, not just talking or texting. The numbers are in line with expectations, officials say.
Welcome to MSP parking. Do you have a reservation?
Yes, you can now go online and book a parking spot at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. There’s even a discount for people who reserve spots rather than just drive up. Here’s how it works.
When a parking lot’s not just a parking lot: Transportation drama rankles Rochester
A proposed parking lot that’d be built on an old Kmart store site has become a flashpoint in Rochester, drawing ire from people living in nearby neighborhoods and beyond.
Prepping for MEA: Travel tips and entertainment options in Minnesota
The airport will be packed with families this week as most Minnesota schools close Thursday and Friday for the annual statewide teachers conference. Staying home? Here are some options for fun with the kids.