Frenzy sparked on Cash for Clunkers program

Jesse Dumas
Jesse Dumas of Woodbury is hoping to trade in his 94 Ford F150 for something more "functional." The truck has about 150,000 miles on it.
MPR Photo / Marty Moylan

Car dealers around the Twin Cities were packed last night, as customers tried to cash in on the popular Cash for Clunkers program. Many were trying to meet a rumored midnight deadline amid reports that the program was running out of money after just four days. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio reporter Tim Nelson.

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