A car towed at Mall of America or MSP airport almost never follows the Minneapolis or St. Paul city rules, because both sit in Bloomington and their parking is private property. The mall’s ramps and the airport’s parking structures set their own rules, and a tow from either is usually a private-property tow under Minnesota law or a Bloomington matter, not a city-of-Minneapolis impound. So do not go looking at the Minneapolis lot. Start with the property.
The South Metro is its own place
Mall of America and MSP airport sit in the South Metro along I-494, with MN-77 (the Cedar Avenue bridge) feeding the area from the south. Bloomington is a separate city from Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it sets its own impound fee. That is the first thing to get straight: a Minneapolis $222 tow fee tells you nothing about what a Bloomington-area tow costs. Never carry a Minneapolis or St. Paul number over to a suburb.
Airport and mall parking is private property
The MSP parking ramps and the Mall of America lots are run by the properties themselves, with their own posted rules about where you can and cannot leave a vehicle. A car parked where it should not be, left too long in a short-term lane, or blocking access can be towed off that property. When it is a private-property tow, Minnesota Statutes 168B.035 says the charge “must be reasonable for the type of vehicle removed and the circumstances surrounding its removal.” There is no statewide price cap beyond that reasonableness standard, so ask for an itemized total.
Who to call first
Where the car went depends on who ordered the tow:
- If the airport or mall property had it towed, ask that property’s parking or security office which company they use and where the vehicle is. The towing company’s name is what you need.
- If Bloomington police or the city had it towed off a street or public spot, call Bloomington and ask where the impound is and what the fee is.
- If it was a private lot nearby, the sign at the lot entrance should name the towing company.
Do not assume it went to a City of Minneapolis or St. Paul lot. Those handle their own city tows, not Bloomington’s.
What it may cost
Because this is a suburb and mostly private property, there is no single published number we can quote honestly. Suburban impound fees are set city by city and are not published network-wide, and a private-property tow is bound only by the reasonableness rule. Get the tow charge, the daily storage, and any admin fee in writing before you pay, and ask which of the three regimes applies to your situation.
If you need a tow, not a lookup
Flights get delayed, batteries die in long-term parking, and cars break down on the I-494 loop. Quick Tow Minneapolis is a referral service covering the South Metro and the airport area. We take the call and match you with an independent local operator, and that operator quotes the job before rolling. Tell us where the car is and where it needs to go.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Mall of America or airport tow a Minneapolis city tow? No. Both are in Bloomington, and their parking is private property. A tow there is usually a private-property tow or a Bloomington matter, not a City of Minneapolis impound.
How do I find a car towed from the airport or the mall? Ask that property’s parking or security office which towing company they use and where the vehicle went. For a nearby private lot, read the towing company name off the entrance sign.
How much does a Bloomington-area tow cost? Bloomington sets its own impound fee, and it is not the Minneapolis or St. Paul schedule. A private-property tow must be a reasonable charge under Minnesota Statutes 168B.035. Ask for an itemized total.
Can they tow my car from a private lot without warning? On posted private property in Minnesota, a vehicle parked without permission can be towed, and the charge must be reasonable for the vehicle and circumstances. Check the lot’s posted signs for the towing company and rules.