Reuse Minnesota

There is something gratifying about being able to mend or repair something once it breaks.

Below is a great list of resources for anyone looking to self-diagnose or repair their own belongings. Whether you're looking to fix something yourself or find a skilled repair shop, other directories and maps can help guide you to the right resources for mending and repair.

Mending and textile instructors
At Reuse Minnesota, we believe everyone can benefit from learning how to mend and repair their own textiles. To help you get started, we've put together this list of community menders and textile instructors who offer classes and repair services. Feel free to contact them directly for more details.

Fix-it clinics

Residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics, and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and fix items. For most events, you must be able to carry items in.

Not in Minnesota? Find a fix-it clinic near you using Repair Cafe's map.

Minnesota directories and maps

Dakota County Reduce & Reuse Map: Interactive map that can be filtered by item type
Hennepin County Choose to Reuse: Searchable database to buy, donate, sell, repair, rent, and share items in and around Hennepin County
St. Louis Park Reuse Directory: Directory map and spreadsheet that includes St. Louis Park businesses

iFixit

Searchable online repair guides created by users. Step-by-step guides for everything from apparel to vehicles.

The Repair Association
A nonprofit organization advocating for the right to repair, promoting legislation to enable consumers and businesses to fix their own products.

YouTube
Search “how to repair + your item” and discover video tutorials

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This list is provided as a guide to direct your donation, repair, resale, and rental questions. It is not exhaustive, nor does it constitute an endorsement of any of the businesses listed.

Last updated: March 14, 2025

Reuse Minnesota was founded in 2012 and is a member-based nonprofit that supports repair, resale, and rental businesses, bringing visibility to the reuse sector as a means to lower our state's impact on the environment.

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