A couple of the Twin Cities' best sales are history -- Target Direct's "I Love a Deal" catalog clearance and the venerable Bachman's warehouse sales -- but plenty of other good sales remain.

Here are nearly 50 good sales to help you spend less. Some retailers might change sale dates or locations, so call before heading out.

January

26-Feb. 4: Creative Lighting bargain room sale (1728 Concordia Av., St. Paul, 651-647-0111). Discounts up to 75 percent on lighting, home hardware, lamps, mirrors, floor and table lamps and jewelry. Other sale dates: half yearly sales March 23-April 8 and Nov. 2-18, bargain room sale Sept. 14-23.

February

1-7: Neiman Marcus Last Call (505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-339-2600). Fifty to 65 percent discounts on men's and women's clothes and Gift Gallery items.

1-14: Bargain Seeker storewide sale (Cherokee Center, 6278 Boone Av. N., Brooklyn Park, 763-533-0435). Fifteen percent off entire stock of Target's returns. All men's, women's and kids' swimwear and shorts will be $2.

1-15: Harriann Upholstery annual fabric sale (4404 Abbott Av. S., Minneapolis, 612-922-9224). Thirty percent off all slipcovers and designer fabrics, including Kravet and Duralee, with an upholstery order. Labor for most chairs is about $475, for most sofas $975.

1-28: Master's Edge knife sharpening special (2010 E. Hennepin Av., Minneapolis, 612-379-1300). $1 per knife, plus specials on refurbished Wusthof.

1-28: Nash Frame Design mirror sale (10 S. 13th St., 612-338-9041 and 3107 W. 50th St., Minneapolis, 612-924-0809). Forty percent off all custom and in-stock mirrors.

4-5, 18: Kiwi Beach warehouse sale (1530 E. Cliff Rd., Burnsville, 952-858-9530, www.kiwibeach.com). Forty to 90 percent off brightly colored clothes for juniors, women and kids, including Fresh Produce, Roxy and Billabong. Cash, checks only.

7: Nordstrom Rack shoe tag sale (Mall of America, Bloomington, 952-854-3131). An extra 35 to 50 percent off the lowest price on selected shoes. Other sale dates: new arrivals on March 14, April 21, tag sale on May 2 and a large-size shoe event May 20.

9-March 15: Len Druskin clearance (first level Southdale near AMC 16, 952-927-7923, www.lendruskin.com). Fifty percent discounts on men's and women's high-end designer clothing, accessories and shoes. Note the Southdale, not Galleria, temporary location. Closing date may change.

10-14: Electric Fetus music and gifts Valentine's Day Sale (2000 4th Av. S., Minneapolis, 612-870-9300). Twenty percent off all new and used CDs, DVDs and gifts (except smoking accessories). Other sale dates: June 7-11 and Oct. 27-31.

11: Marshall Field's warehouse sale (701 Industrial Blvd., Minneapolis, 612-623-7111). Savings on furniture, framed art and rugs. Other sale dates: April 1, May 6, June 24.

14: Red Balloon sale (891 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-224-8320). Fourteen percent off storewide at the children's bookstore.

18-20: Crafts Direct Outlet President's Day sale (11151 Greenbrier Rd., Minnetonka, 952-252-7043). Fifty percent off all floral and spring outdoor garden merchandise.

17-20: Outlet mall Presidents' Day sales (Albertville, Medford, Tanger in North Branch). Fifty percent markdowns in many stores on holiday weekends. Also Memorial Day (May 26-29), July 4 (1-4), Labor Day (Sept. 1-4) and Columbus Day (Oct. 6-9).