Gallery: Another big day at the Minneapolis impound lot

Minneapolis and St. Paul declared snow emergencies, meaning that vehicles parked on many streets need to be moved so plows can do their jobs. Those who don't follow the snow emergency rules risk having their vehicles ticketed and towed to the impound lot.

Both cities get the word out via e-mail, texts, websites and social media. Even so, previous declarations have been followed by hundreds of car owners retrieving their wheels and ponying up payments for towing fees and fines.