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Transportation

Minnesota DVS extends road test hours to weekends

Minnesota DVS extends road test hours to weekends

The extended hours, beginning Saturday, are aimed at reducing the ongoing problem of long wait times for new drivers seeking to get their licenses. And state officials say the weekend spots are filling up fast.
by Mohamed Ibrahim

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TSA plans to close airport hotel checkpoint in November, citing staffing concerns

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.”
by MPR News Staff

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More than 5,000 hands-free citations issued in Minnesota since August

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.
by Catharine Richert

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Welcome to MSP parking. Do you have a reservation?

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.
by Tim Nelson

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When a parking lot’s not just a parking lot: Transportation drama rankles Rochester

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.
by Catharine Richert

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