Local Voices
HASTINGS, MINNESOTA
The Local 10
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.
What’s happening in Hastings, Minnesota today? A near-73-degree spring afternoon leads into downtown shopping at Squeaky Wheel Pottery and SC Toys, a homeschool 4-H invite, an ISD 200 community collaboration event, March 30 history with real local relevance, and the first strong hint of summer at Music + Market.
What’s the weather in Hastings, Minnesota on Friday, April 24? Hastings will see a sunny, pleasant spring day with a high near 63, a cool morning start, and a light northwest breeze. Today’s HastingsNow.com update also includes three memorable “On This Date” stories tied to Minnesota, U.S. history, and science: the Tilt-A-Whirl’s Minnesota roots, the founding of the Library of Congress, and the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.