Transportation

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.
Subway proselytizer preaches climate emergency, trains others to spread their message
A retiree gives unsolicited climate emergency talks on the New York City subway, frequently receiving applause. Now he wants to teach others how to preach their own messages to a crowd.
Minneapolis may force drivers to slow down on city streets for safety
City staff identified speeding — along with running red lights, unsafe turns, driving under the influence and while distracted — as the most common threats to drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.