Wise Penny Thrift Store — Local services in Red Wing

We went in here due to the recommendation since we are seasonal camping nearby. My special needs son was sitting on the floors playing quietly out of the way and I was standing right next to him watching him. I was holding the bag so I could pay for it once my husband came back with cash. There was a older lady who was "working" there that came up to my son and told him he could not play with the bag of toys until he paid for them. I double checked the signs and NOTHING was posted about not playing with toys before purchases. I told her there was no sign and she still said it to him rudely. So I sternly said back " He cant hear you because he's deaf". I absolutely had my husband take him out so I could help my mother in law check out. My Mother in Law was still willing to buy most of the bags of toys for Our son since he played so well with them and I had refused to give my money to this place by the actions of that woman towards my child who was peacefully playing and not making a mess or making a scene. I watched the same woman not know how to total Our bill that my Mother in Law did it for her and told her all of the prices. The lady before us also ran into being over charged. I remember the lady short, black and white striped quarter sleeve shirt.

I tried again a week later by my Mother in Laws request. The same lady through a sissy fit because again my son was playing but my mother in law took the empty bag (2 of them $1.25 each) and said she cant take those because she doesn't know how much toys there was going to be. My mother in law paid her $5 to just let us take the 2 bags he opened and play with so she could shop. I have completely decided I am done with that place until that lady isnt there anymore. My child was the best behaved and in the corner out of everyone's way and instead of addressing his parent standing over him you address the child. The other ladies were absolutely wonderful and even a local woman asked me if I was okay after hearing...

Used to come here every week. The prices really are great, but the people here will watch racist people yell slurs at you, then kick you out if you talk back too loudly, and then let the racists stay in and shop. If you’re a white conservative, you’ll love it here. Realized this place is a safe haven for racists, and sadly, do not feel safe...

Cute, cheap little thrift store. They don't take credit or debit, so bring cash/check. It's run by volunteers and the proceeds benefit a church. Prices really cheap here- most shirts listed as $1-$2. Most expensive items I saw was about $10. Plenty of little things were...