Bring in items in need of repair to a Fix-It Clinic near you to see if they can be repaired for free!
We’ve written about Fix-It Clinics before as a great way to save money and reduce waste.
Many times those of us who are not handy (raising my hand here!) tend to just buy a new product and throw the old one away. But oftentimes, these items can be fixed with a little bit of knowledge and time.
Get some help from the experts at one of the upcoming Dakota County Fix-It Clinics!
Mark your calendar for one of the clinics in 2026:
- Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. – Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
- Thursday, Feb. 19, 4–7 p.m. – Burnhaven Library, Burnsville (Spanish and Somali interpreters will be onsite)
- Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Dakota Lodge, West St. Paul (Spanish interpreter will be onsite)
- Saturday, April18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Galaxie Library, Apple Valley (Spanish and Somali interpreters will be onsite)
- Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Two Rivers High School, Mendota Heights
- Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. – Farmington Library, Farmington
- Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Veterans Memorial Center, Inver Grove Heights (Spanish interpreter will be onsite)
- Saturday, Aug. 15, 1–4 p.m. – Eagan Civic Arena, Eagan
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4–7 p.m. – Rosemount Community Center, Rosemount
- Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Heritage Center, Lakeville
- Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Wescott Library, Eagan
You’ll bring your broken items (three items max) to a volunteer fixer to see if it can be repaired. There’s no guarantee they’ll be able to fix it, but they’ll give it their best shot.
Are you wondering if your items are too big? You must be able to carry your items in. Feel free to bring any parts and supplies you think might help with the job. The volunteers have plenty of tools, but if there is a tool unique to your item, bring it along.
You can also bring clothing items to their volunteer sewers for minor repairs, mending, hemming pants and skirts, and zipper troubleshooting.
Other Twin Cities Fix-It Clinics Locations:
For other Fix-It Clinics in the Twin Cities metro area, check the following links:
- Anoka County Fix-It Clinics
- Carver County Fix-It Clinics
- Hennepin County Fix-It Clinics
- Ramsey County Fix-It Clinics
- Washington County Fix-It Clinics
What Can Be Repaired at a Fix-It Clinic?
There is no guarantee your item can be fixed, but volunteers will give it their best shot. Some examples of items that can be repaired include:
- Radios and stereos
- Vacuums
- Blenders
- Clothing to mend – must be clean
- DVD players
- Coffee makers
- Fans
- Lamps
- Sewing machines
- Toasters and toaster ovens
- Toys
- Jewelry
Start cleaning your house and see what you can find!
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Originally from southern Minnesota, Laura has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. In her rare free moments, she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and savoring a hot cup of coffee.
Howard (Volunteer Fixer and Repair Facilitator) says
For those interested, more than 3 of every 4 items brought to a Fix-It Clinic end up being fixed on site, or after the resident uses their new found information and skill to complete the repair. It always depends on the specific item and issue, but we have clinics where our Fix Rate exceeded 90%. It is family friendly and a great place to bring your STEM student or future environmentalist for a few hours on a weekend.
Scott Hudson says
Do you fix gas weed eaters? It does not want to run.