(09/26/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Oct. 9, until 6 p.m. Everything in the store is 25% off.

The store is located at the Sandburg Education Center at 1902 2nd Ave. in Anoka. Enter from the alley side of the building on Second Avenue. Regular store hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Alley & Ave is open to the public to shop for home decor, gifts, and furniture refurbished by students. The store offers hands-on experience for special education students participating in the district’s work-based learning program, TEAM (Teaching Employability through Assessment and Manufacturing). This program is designed to help high school and transition-aged students develop additional skills before seeking paid employment.

For more information, visit the Alley and Ave Facebook page.