# Old School Lives: Thrift Store in Cotton, MN

> Old School Lives is a thrift store in Cotton, MN.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/mn/cotton/old-school-lives/

> Old School Lives is a non-profit serving central St. Louis county. Come visit our Children's Discovery center, take a class or work out in our fitness center, create something in our textile and pottery studios, shop at the Old School Mercantile Gift Shop or find a steal in the Second Chances Thrift Store, spend a night in our retreat center, or get a latte from our Whiteface Coffee Counter! Check out our website for special events and activities and classes for the whole family! Stop by, you just might be surprised!
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 9165 Hwy 53, Cotton, MN 55724
- Phone: +1218-482-3005
- Website: http://www.oldschoollives.com/
- Google rating: 4.7 from 117 reviews
- County: St. Louis County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.1744498,-92.47939819999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 91, 4★ 16, 3★ 8, 2★ 0, 1★ 2

## Features

- Buying and donating: Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking

## What reviewers mention

thrift store (17), kids play area (5), community involvement (5), crafts (5), old school building (3), old school feel (3), gift shop (3), handcrafted art (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed

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