The LOCAL 10
Welcome to The LOCAL 10 — HastingsNow’s daily hub for Hastings, MN. Each day you’ll find a scan‑friendly local briefing and a “Weather + On This Date” snapshot, built to help you plan quickly and follow up on the official details. Start with the newest post below, and come back anytime to catch up.
Hastings Tuesday Briefing (Jan 27): Community, Downtown, Education, and the Latest
Looking for what’s happening in Hastings, Minnesota on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026? Here’s today’s LOCAL 10—built for fast planning with the key schedule changes and near-term events: Hastings Family Service/Rivertown Treasures closing at 12:30 Tuesday, Rio Grooming self-wash closures this week, volunteer cleanup help at United Heroes League, plus open houses, a donation drop-off, and a free ice-fishing event.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, January 27
Hastings, MN on Tuesday, January 27 will be mostly sunny with a high near 8°F and a low around -2°F. A chance of flurries is mainly overnight/early, and northwest winds 10–15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph can drive wind chills down near -20°F.
On this date time capsule:
Today’s mini history highlights include the 2000 Minnesota Centennial Showboat fire, the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, and John James Audubon’s legacy (d. 1851)—all in one quick, neighborly read for Hastings locals.
Hastings Monday Briefing (Jan 26): Animals, Art & Entertainment, Beliefs, and the Latest
Start your week with LOCAL 10 in Hastings, MN for Monday, January 26, 2026. Today’s briefing highlights a quick smoke/CO detector safety check, cold-snap pet prep, and where to browse adoptable cats and kittens—plus week-ahead picks like the Feb 1 pancake breakfast, PHCA Honors Ensemble starting Feb 3, and a Feb 21 Purse Bingo save-the-date.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, January 26
Bundle up, Hastings—Monday, January 26 is a cold one along the river. Expect increasing clouds with a high near 15°F and a low around 3°F. There’s a 20% chance of flurries between 4–5 PM, then a slight chance of snow after 5 PM. Winds run west 5–15 mph and turn south-southwest in the afternoon, with wind chills as low as -26°F. Tonight brings a 20% chance of snow before 9 PM.
Plus, our “On This Date” time capsule highlights: 1978 (a major rally at the Minnesota State Capitol during the power line controversy), 1654 (a New Amsterdam milestone after refugees left Brazil), and 1926 (an early television demonstration in London).
Hastings Sunday Briefing (Jan 25): Shopping, Sports, Tools, and the Latest
Sunday in Hastings, MN (Jan 25, 2026) is about quick errands, sports timing, and a few practical reminders for the week ahead. This briefing pulls the most useful updates from Shopping, Sports, Tools, and the Latest—prioritizing hours, start times, and deadlines—so you can plan fast and follow official details.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, January 25
Sunday, January 25 in Hastings, MN (55033): mostly sunny and bitter cold with a high near 4°F and a low around -15°F. A few flurries are possible late morning to early afternoon (11am–2pm), with calm winds becoming north-northwest near 5 mph. A Cold Weather Advisory begins at midnight and runs until noon Monday. Plus: three quick “On This Date” highlights—Minnesota women’s suffrage petition (1870), Shirley Chisholm’s presidential announcement (1972), and the first Winter Olympics (1924).
Hastings Saturday Briefing (Jan 24): Non-profits, Obituaries, Professional Powerhouse, and the Latest
What’s happening in Hastings, MN on Saturday, Jan 24, 2026? This Saturday Briefing pulls the most useful updates from Non-profits, Obituaries, Professional Powerhouse, and the Latest—starting with hours & closures and today’s can’t-miss plans—so you can plan fast and follow up on official details before heading out in the cold.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, January 24
Sunny and seriously cold in Hastings, Minnesota (55033) this Saturday, January 24: expect a high near -2°F with wind chills down around -20°F. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low near -13°F. Plus, enjoy a quick Jan. 24 time capsule featuring The Current’s first broadcast (2005), gold discovered at Sutter’s Mill (1848), and the Macintosh debut (1984).
Hastings Friday Briefing (Jan 23): Music, Natives, Neighbors, and the Latest
Planning your weekend in Hastings, Minnesota? The Hastings Friday Briefing (Jan 23) pulls the most useful updates from Music, Natives, Neighbors, and the Latest—so you can quickly spot closures, clear event times, and what to do next (with official detail links for each item).
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, January 23
Hastings, Minnesota weather for Friday, January 23: Mostly sunny and dangerously cold, with a high near -8°F, low around -15°F, and wind chills as low as -38°F. In today’s “On This Date” time capsule: 1855 (a Mississippi River suspension bridge opens in Minneapolis), 1964 (the 24th Amendment is ratified, banning poll taxes in federal elections), and 1960 (the bathyscaphe Trieste reaches Challenger Deep).
Hastings Thursday Briefing (Jan 22): Home Pros, Hospitality, Media, and the Latest
Looking for what’s happening in Hastings, Minnesota on Thursday, Jan 22, 2026? This LOCAL 10 briefing highlights Hockey Day Minnesota updates, a timed weeknight plan (live music 5–7 PM), practical winter home-safety reminders, and local media picks—so you can plan fast and avoid surprises.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, January 22
Bundle up, Hastings: Thursday, Jan. 22 brings sunshine, a few flurries, and a dramatic temperature drop—plus extreme cold headlines and a quick “On This Date” time capsule (MPR’s first broadcast, the Keys by rail, and NASA’s Apollo 5).