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Hastings, Minnesota

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, June 15th

Start Monday, June 15 in Hastings with a cool, hazy morning giving way to a mostly sunny, comfortable June day near 78°F. Today’s HastingsNow time capsule looks back at the 1933 William Hamm Jr. kidnapping in St. Paul, George Washington’s 1775 appointment as Commander in Chief, and Johnny Vander Meer’s nearly impossible back-to-back no-hitter in 1938.

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HASTINGS, MINNESOTA

April 15, 2026

Barb Hollenbeck and SC Toys: Why a Local Toy Store Still Matters in Hastings, Minnesota

April 15, 2026

In downtown Hastings, SC Toys is more than a toy store. It is Barb Hollenbeck’s longtime belief that children learn best through play, curiosity, and hands-on discovery. From first dolls and bath toys to screen-free activity books and family-building sets, SC Toys has become a local destination for gifts that are thoughtful, educational, and fun.