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, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, January 21
Snowy day in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County): expect snow mainly before 5 PM (about 1 inch possible) with an 80% chance of precipitation, a high near 23°F and low around 5°F, plus west-southwest winds increasing to 15–20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph—watch for patchy blowing snow after 5 PM. Also inside: a quick “On This Date” time capsule with three sourced moments (including a Minnesota river-and-history connection), perfect for a cozy winter read by the Mississippi River.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, January 20
Tuesday, Jan 20 in Hastings, Minnesota: increasing clouds with a high near 14°F and wind chills as low as -14°F. Snow is likely tonight (60%), mainly before 1 a.m., with less than a half inch possible. Plus, a January 20 mini “time capsule” (MN + U.S. history + a fun culture moment) to go with your morning coffee.