Rose Street Center
115 East Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
Our next Fix-It-Clinic will be Fall of 2026!
Event updates will be shared here and on our social media. Follow Steele County Fix-It Clinic on Facebook or Instagram.
Volunteer Fixers Needed!
If you love tinkering and fixing items, we'd love to have you part of our squad of Volunteer Fixers!
Send us an email contact us via social media. We'll also update this page with registration once we get our next clinic scheduled (Fall 2026).
Our first Steele County Fix-It Clinic is in the books!
33 items came through the door
23 were successfully repaired
A handful couldn’t be fixed, but many were diagnosed and better understood—and every single one was a chance to learn something new.
Stay tuned for details on our next
Steele County Fix-It-Clinic!
The Steele County Fix-It Clinic is a collaboration between local partners who care about repair, sustainability, and community skill sharing.
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Steele County
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Owatonna Makerspace
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The Craft Apothecary
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Owatonna Community Education
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Owatonna Area Business Development Center
“There’s something powerful about fixing things together,” organizers shared. “This event is about sharing knowledge, saving money, and strengthening community connections while reducing waste.”
There is no cost to attend. Both Fixers and attendees can register online now.
FAQ
What items can I bring?
Think small, repairable household items—lamps, toasters, clothing that needs mending or buttons replaced, small electronics, toys, basic mechanical items, and similar. If you’re not sure, ask us! The goal is to fix what we can and learn along the way.
How many items per individual?
Each household may bring up to two items to work on during the event. We want to make sure everyone has time with a Fixer and a chance to learn.
Fix-It Clinics are hands-on, educational events where skilled volunteers—called Fixers—work side-by-side with attendees to diagnose and repair everyday items. The goal is to reduce waste, keep usable items out of the landfill, and help people build practical repair skills in a welcoming, community-driven environment.
