(02/14/2025) Anoka-Hennepin’s student-focused Alley & Ave retail boutique located in Historic Downtown Anoka will have extended hours on Thursday, Feb. 20 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 Second Avenue side of the building from the alley side of the building. Regular store hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

For more information visit the Alley and Ave Facebook page.