Hastings Briefing — Monday, February 23rd, 2026 — Government & Economic Collaborators, Education, Tools, and the Latest
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Good morning, Hastings, MN.
Here’s your Hastings Briefing for Monday, February 23rd, 2026.
Priority is what helps you plan today and the next few key dates—without wasted trips.
Today & tonight: Recycling: City guide says paper cards recycle; glitter/metal cards go in trash.
Deadlines & dates: Deadlines: Anytime Fitness $1 joining ends Saturday; Beauty School class starts March 2.
Family & local life: Families: Hope Christian Preschool open house March 12, 5–7pm; Girls on the Run is open.
Worth a click: Worth a click: Feb 22 Raider Update, archery record results, and a new ReDO video.
In this briefing:
Recycling do’s and don’ts for greeting cards and envelopes
A couple of upcoming dates: March 2 training start and a March 12 preschool open house
Youth program registration (Girls on the Run) plus local education/training links
Raiders postseason seeding and a record-setting archery results link
A few watch/listen links for local and online viewing
Government & Economic Collaborators
A small heads-up can make errands and decisions feel easier.
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-17 — City recycling guide explains where greeting cards and envelopes go
Highlights: The City of Hastings says paper cards and envelopes go in recycling, while glitter, metal, ribbons, and photo paper go in trash.
Why it matters: Clear sorting guidance helps residents avoid recycling mistakes and wasted trips.
Official details: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/RecyclingDisposalGuide/Pages/default.aspx#!rc-page=249762
Anytime Fitness, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Anytime Fitness Hastings $1 joining offer says it ends Saturday
Highlights: Anytime Fitness Hastings says its $1 joining offer ends Saturday, and full terms are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: A stated deadline helps residents decide and plan before Saturday.
Official details: https://join.anytimefitness.com/892/plans
Hastings Bierstube, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Minnesota's Best 2026 page is linked for Hastings Bierstube
Highlights: Hastings Bierstube points to the Minnesota's Best 2026 site, and categories and deadlines are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: It’s a quick way to find the official page without hunting around online.
Official details: https://www.votemnbest.com/
Education
Spring planning tends to sneak up—this is the week to get ahead of it.
Hastings Beauty School, Hastings, MN — 2026-03-02 — Hastings Beauty School starts next cosmetology class on March 2
Highlights: The next cosmetology and hair technician class begins March 2, and applications are open now.
Why it matters: It’s a nearby option for career training with a clear start date.
Official details: https://www.hastingsbeautyschool.com/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-17 — Girls on the Run registration is open for Hastings-area families
Highlights: Hastings Community Education says Girls on the Run registration is open, with scholarships available.
Why it matters: It helps families plan an after-school option without last-minute scrambling.
Official details: https://www.gotrmn.org/
Hope Christian Preschool, Hastings, MN — 2026-03-12 — Hope Christian Preschool open house and registration night is March 12
Highlights: Registration night/open house is March 12 from 5–7pm, and program hours are 7:45am–6:00pm.
Why it matters: Useful for parents planning preschool and before/after care for 2026–2027.
Official details: https://hopeofhastings.com/
Hastings Public Schools, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — February 22 Raider Update is posted by Hastings Public Schools
Highlights: The February 22 Raider Update is posted, and key dates and details are not listed here—check the official post.
Why it matters: A single roundup can save families time when planning the week ahead.
Official details: https://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/o/hps/article/2718708
Hastings Community Education, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-19 — Hastings Community Education lists childcare job openings online
Highlights: Community Education lists childcare openings, and start dates and pay are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: A direct hiring link helps job-seekers find openings quickly.
Official details: https://www.applitrack.com/HastingsISD/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Community+Education
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-16 — Free work experience class link is shared by Community Education
Highlights: A free work experience class is promoted online, and class dates and requirements are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: Helpful for residents looking for training options and a clear next step.
Official details: https://www.sowashco.org/academics/adult-education
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-14 — Boiler operator exam prep course is promoted through Community Education
Highlights: Boiler operator exam prep focuses on low PSI steam and hot water boilers, and class dates are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: Useful for residents aiming for certification and possible career advancement.
Official details: https://tce.me/jfUQWI
Hastings, MN — 2026-03-07 — Grief bowl meditation sessions are listed for March 7 and April 18
Highlights: A guided grief bowl meditation is offered March 7 or April 18, and signup is required.
Why it matters: A scheduled, supportive option can help residents plan time for care.
Official details: https://tce.me/jfUUKa
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Tools
A few good links can save a lot of back-and-forth later.
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Girls basketball section seeding posted for Hastings Raiders postseason
Highlights: HCTV says Hastings Raiders girls basketball is the 6 seed against the 3 seed Eagan, and game details are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: It helps families and fans track postseason updates in one place.
Official details: https://www.hastingstv.org/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-23 — ReDO fitness LCMS Church posts One Man: Jesus video
Highlights: A new 'One Man: Jesus' video is available to watch, and additional details are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: It gives residents an at-home watch option when schedules are tight.
Official details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P8JNuIjDpI
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Student-produced The Bridge episode is available to watch online
Highlights: The Bridge Season 2 Episode 4 is posted, and runtime and release schedule are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: A quick watch spotlights student work and local storytelling.
Official details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoaEizGLWIY
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Our Saviour's Lutheran Church shares an online service recording
Highlights: An online worship service video is posted, and in-person service details are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: Useful for residents who prefer to watch from home or later.
Official details: https://youtu.be/hCqR7hCfHwc?si=goZKRxH9oLqfp1r0
Latest
Community updates are easier to follow when they’re all in one place.
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Raiders 3D archery team shares record score and results link
Highlights: Hastings Raiders Archery says its 3D team set a school record at 1617/1800, and meet details are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: A direct results link makes it easy to verify scores and standings.
Official details: https://nasptournaments.org/tournamentdetail.aspx?tid=16722
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-22 — Jan's School of Dance shares where families can find class info
Highlights: Jan's School of Dance points families to its website, and class dates, prices, and age ranges are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: Helpful for families comparing activities without hunting through multiple posts.
Official details: https://jansschoolofdance.com
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-23 — Hastings Community TV notes a Minnesota wrestling media award
Highlights: HCTV says it received a Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association media award, and full details are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: Local coverage can affect how easily residents follow school and community events.
Official details: https://theguillotine.com/2026/02/2026-mwca-media-award/
Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.
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LOCAL 10
Hastings, MN — Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Girls on the Run registration is open for Hastings-area families (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-17) — Official details: https://www.gotrmn.org/
Hastings Beauty School starts next cosmetology class on March 2 (Hastings Beauty School, Hastings, MN • 2026-03-02) — Official details: https://www.hastingsbeautyschool.com/
Hope Christian Preschool open house and registration night is March 12 (Hope Christian Preschool, Hastings, MN • 2026-03-12) — Official details: https://hopeofhastings.com/
Anytime Fitness Hastings $1 joining offer says it ends Saturday (Anytime Fitness, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://join.anytimefitness.com/892/plans
City recycling guide explains where greeting cards and envelopes go (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-17) — Official details: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/RecyclingDisposalGuide/Pages/default.aspx#!rc-page=249762
Girls basketball section seeding posted for Hastings Raiders postseason (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://www.hastingstv.org/
February 22 Raider Update is posted by Hastings Public Schools (Hastings Public Schools, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/o/hps/article/2718708
Raiders 3D archery team shares record score and results link (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://nasptournaments.org/tournamentdetail.aspx?tid=16722
ReDO fitness LCMS Church posts One Man: Jesus video (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-23) — Official details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P8JNuIjDpI
Jan's School of Dance shares where families can find class info (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://jansschoolofdance.com
