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Shutdown would end MnPASS access to HOV lanes
<!– Shutdown would end MnPASS access to HOV lanes –>

The Associated Press
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<!– MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota transportation officials say if there is a state government shutdown this week, the state would have to stop collecting fees from motorists who pay to drive solo through car pool lanes in the Twin Cities. . –><!– –>

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota transportation officials say if there is a state government shutdown this week, the state would have to stop collecting fees from motorists who pay to drive solo through car pool lanes in the Twin Cities. .

Thousands of motorists have transponders attached to their vehicles which allow them to use MnPASS express lanes. An e-mail sent to those motorists from

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