Snow Emergencies

Saint Paul and Minneapolis act like cities which never see snow. When I first moved here 19 years ago I don't think the city ever plowed. Cars disappeared into deep ruts on Hague Avenue where I lived. Then a few years ago they did a turn about and declared snow emergencies every time it snowed 2 inches or more. Like many cities many, if not most residents, park on the street. So, what happens when you don't move your car during a snow emergency? You got it, you get towed. Residents have to play snow tag. Each city has its own rules about which side of the street, whether north/south, or east/west streets you can park on depending if it's an even or odd day. In other words, you need to be an engineer or math major to figure out where and when you park. This time around the snow emergency was declared on Christmas Day so out of town visitors woke up to no car. Scrooge had visited. Or residents came back from being away to find their cars gone. Both cities claim they make no money on tows. Yah, sure, you betcha. Someone makes money. Fortunately I have never been towed but I'm good at playing the game. Emily once got a ticket in Roseville while visiting her brother for an hour. At least they didn't get around to towing her before her visit was over. Yesterday I was at the scrapbook shop and lo and behold, some poor sucker is going to wonder where their car went.