ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — With major flooding expected in the next couple of days, St. Paul police are clearing the city’s impound lot.

More than 550 cars are being moved from the lot on Barge Channel Road about 10 miles away to the St. Paul Police Snow Lot on Cathlin Avenue.

The process is expected to take at least two days. Beginning Friday morning, all impounded vehicles will be towed to the alternative lot as well.

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