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Fix-It Clinics

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Get household items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic. Skilled volunteers help you troubleshoot and hopefully fix your broken items. Be prepared to help tinker with, stitch, unscrew or pry open your items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of repairable stuff thrown in the trash.

​​Items are accepted until 30 minutes before the end of the event. No pre-registration required.  

Dakota County wants to ensure all can take part. If you need any accommodations to support accessibility, please email access​@co.dakota.mn.us at least 48 hours in advance. For transportation options, contact the GoDakota program​. 

Fix-It Clinic dates

​Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Dakota Lodge
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul ​
​Spanish interpreter will be onsite.

Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Galaxie Library
14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley
Spanish and Somali interpreters will be onsite.

Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Two Rivers High School
1897 Delaware Ave., Mendota Heights

Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. – Farmington Library
508 Third Street, Farmington

Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Veterans Memorial Center
8055 Bar​bara Ave., Inver Grove Heights
Spanish interpreter will be onsite.

Saturday, Aug. 15, 1–4 p.m. – Eagan Civic Arena
3870 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4–7 p.m. – Rosemount Community Center
13885 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount

Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Heritage Center
1100 Heritage Drive, Lakeville

Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. – Wescott Library
1340 Wescott Road, Eagan​

Sign up to be notified about fu​ture Fix-It Clinics.​

Attend a partner clinic:
Anoka County Fix-It Clinic
Carver County Fix-It Clinic​
Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic​
Ramsey County Fix-It Clinic
Rice Coun​ty Fix-It Clinic
Washington County Fix-It Clinic​

What to​​ bring

Bring up to three items that need fixing or mending. No oversized items are allowed. We have tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items. Feel free to bring tools or parts you think might help with the job. ​

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at Fix-It Clinics:

  • Blenders
  • Clothing and textiles (must be clean and dry). No alteration work.
  • Coffee makers
  • DVD players
  • Electric hot water kettles
  • Fans
  • Hair dryers
  • Lamps
  • Radios and stereos
  • Sewing machines
  • Toasters
  • Toys

Participants are responsible for properly disposing of their items if they are not fixed at a clinic. Use the Recycling Guide to find disposal options near you.

Items not ​​accepted

  • Oversized items - you are responsible for bringing your item in and out of the clinic
  • Items with gas or fuel
  • Clothing for alterations (tapering, adjusting)​

​Voluntee​r at a Fix-It Clinic

Bring your problem-solving skills as a fixer or mender to a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.

Sign-up online to volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic. Contact 952-891-7595 for more information.​

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Last updated: 3/5/2026 3:29 PM