Rose Street Center
115 East Rose Street
Owatonna, MN 55060
Saturday, October 10th
10am – 2pm
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.
volunteer fixers needed
Steele County Fix-It Clinic is currently seeking volunteer Fixers with skills in areas such as small appliance repair, basic electronics, sewing and clothing repair, mending, button replacement, and other general household fixes. Volunteers do not need to be professionals—anyone with repair experience and a willingness to teach and collaborate is encouraged to sign up.
Attendees needed
Community members are also invited to register as attendees. Participants may bring up to two repairable items, including lamps, toasters, small electronics, toys, or clothing in need of mending. Fixers will guide attendees through troubleshooting and repair whenever possible, emphasizing learning over perfection.
2026 Fix-it-clinic
The first Steele County Fix-It Clinic was held in March of 2026 and it was a success!
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.
We look forward to continue brining these events to the citizens of Steele County (and surrounding area).
