Arc Value Village: several Twin Cities locations (www.arcsvalue village.org).
Assistance League Thrift Shop: 6416 Penn Av. S., Richfield (msp.assistanceleague.org; 612-866-2135).
Clothes Mentor: several Twin Cities locations (www.clothesmentor.com).
Elite Repeat: 1336 Randolph, St. Paul; (www.eliterepeatstpaul.com; 651-699-2315).
Everyday People: 1599 Selby Av., St. Paul (651-644-4410), and 2912 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls (612-824-3112; www.everydaypeopleclothing.com).
Fashion Avenue: 4936 France Av. S., Edina (952-929-7919).
Hidden Treasures Thrift Store: 2915 Pentagon Dr., St. Anthony (612-706-3223).
Kiki's Consignment: 5200 Bloomington Av. S., Mpls. (612-825-6999).
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