Hastings Monday Briefing (Feb 9): Government & Economic Collaborators, Education, Tools, and the Latest
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Hastings, MN — here’s your practical briefing for Monday, February 9th, 2026. This list prioritizes today/tonight and the next few days, with links that should get you to the official details. If a post doesn’t list a key detail, treat it as “check the official post” before you make the trip.
Fastest Answers
Need-to-know: City + police statement on immigration enforcement activity (posted Feb 2).
Sign-ups & hiring: Beauty school enrollment, childcare hiring, and a school volunteer call.
Dates to circle: Feb 11 (dog daycare), Feb 12 (downtown love night), Feb 13 (LeDuc tea), Feb 21 (downtown mini golf).
Valentine’s week: Bakery orders plus a couple of easy local outing ideas.
In this briefing:
A city statement addressing recent immigration enforcement activity
A downtown shopping night with a clear date and time
A few sign-ups: youth program, career training, and a volunteer call
Valentine week reminders (including bakery orders)
A plan-ahead weekend idea for downtown
Government & Economic Collaborators
A few clear civic links can save a lot of guesswork.
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-02 — City and police share statement on immigration enforcement activity
Highlights: City says recent federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities and Hastings has created fear and uncertainty; read the full statement for details.
Why it matters: This helps residents understand what the city and police can and cannot do.
Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.gov/news/posts/a-statement-from-the-city-of-hastings-and-the-hastings-police-department/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-05 — City of Hastings hiring seasonal spring and summer staff
Highlights: City lists seasonal roles including parks and recreation and public works maintenance; application deadline not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Seasonal roles can be a quick route to local work experience.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/cityhastingsmn/posts/pfbid07SfXbWYbzqYo1S2CzBLG59Pt8TvVBYmJbi6MiNowqKfNPBjQUPDZnZvh9GievXBml
Downtown Hastings, MN — 2026-02-21 — Free mini golf course planned around downtown Hastings Feb 21
Highlights: Visit Hastings says a nine-hole mini golf course is planned around downtown on Saturday, Feb 21 with free play and prizes; start time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: A date-certain downtown activity helps you plan a family outing.
Official details: https://www.visithastingsmn.org/
LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings, MN — 2026-02-13 — LeDuc Historic Estate hosting evening Valentine tea on Feb 13
Highlights: The LeDuc Historic Estate plans an evening Valentine tea on Feb 13; ticket details and start time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: It’s an easy way to plan a different kind of date night locally.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/cityhastingsmn/posts/pfbid035bxyxmHmdtF94f97SiNZVLzyAWPo1fdVk2cC5TQZiucVWU1SU1z95YY3kMuxr4Tgl
Education
School and youth updates feel easier when the next step is clear.
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-02 — Girls on the Run now hosted through Hastings Community Education
Highlights: Community Education says it is a new Girls on the Run hosting site with volunteer coaches and a season ending with a 5K; season dates not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: This gives families an option for an active program with flexible payment.
Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DURMHGCjENP
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-02 — St Elizabeth Ann Seton School seeking volunteers for 2026 Taco Bingo
Highlights: St Elizabeth Ann Seton School says it needs more volunteers to keep Taco Bingo Night going; event date and volunteer shift times not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Volunteers keep school fundraisers and traditions running smoothly.
Official details: https://www.seas-school.org/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-06 — Hope Lutheran will not host a 2026 Hope’s Harvest Market
Highlights: Hope Lutheran says it will not host a 2026 Hope’s Harvest Market as it regroups and explores improvements; future plans not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Vendors and shoppers can avoid planning around an event that will not happen this year.
Official details: https://hopeofhastings.com/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-08 — Hastings Public Schools posts February 8 Raider Update
Highlights: The district shared its February 8 Raider Update; details not listed here—check official post.
Why it matters: These updates often collect school news in one place for busy families.
Official details: https://www.hastings.k12.mn.us/o/hps/article/2691274
Mind map by HastingsNow.com
Tools
Small sign-ups and job leads can make the week feel more manageable.
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-09 — Hastings Beauty School enrolling now for February 9 esthetician class
Highlights: Hastings Beauty School says the February 9 esthetician class is enrolling now; start time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: If you’re exploring a new career path, this is a clear next step.
Official details: https://www.hastingsbeautyschool.com/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-02 — Little Beginnings now hiring childcare teachers and assistant teachers
Highlights: Little Beginnings is hiring childcare teachers and assistant teachers in Hastings with pay listed at $15.50–$21 per hour; application instructions not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Job openings are easier to act on when you have the basics upfront.
Official details: https://littlebeginningslc.com/
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-03 — Hastings Community Education class with Becky open for registration
Highlights: Community Education says you can register for a class with Becky using a link in the post text; class date and time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Quick registrations like this help you plan skills-building without extra back-and-forth.
Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUURgGfFa_K
Latest
A little planning turns “maybe” plans into low-stress plans.
Downtown Hastings, MN — 2026-02-12 — Downtown Hastings love night shopping set for Thursday Feb 12
Highlights: A downtown shopping night is Thursday, Feb 12 from 5–8 pm on Second Street; discount details not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: It’s a simple way to plan a quick downtown stop without guessing.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonandCloverHastings/posts/pfbid038CTWuGxJmYf8tQ8YCYCWgmEBMNwmRBzAoA6ef5rXuhGrHYk1rZNZbxguNq9JgmYul
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-11 — Northern Stars K9 hosting daycare Valentine activities Wednesday Feb 11
Highlights: Daycare with Valentine activities is planned for Wednesday, Feb 11; drop-off and pickup times not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Helps pet owners plan midweek care without last-minute scrambling.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/northernstarsk9resort/posts/pfbid02JZSaWYX9BHCng1MbkVKDu5SzCRPZZP7pk4H6YU2NDLtaXvDSwpFzwaCbGkPe1Fsml
Hastings, MN — 2026-02-08 — Mothr Bakery taking Valentine orders for sweets and treats
Highlights: Mothr Bakery says Valentine orders are open; order deadline and pickup details not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: This helps you lock in a local treat plan before the rush.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=61579302577627&story_fbid=pfbid0tSF1TCVikF6MprSG2Rd1Fadc1MhJ9VMWcguGbFt7BL931CLMYrberZBqPZef2moLl
Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.
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LOCAL 10
Hastings, MN — Monday, February 9th, 2026
Fastest Answers
Need-to-know: City + police statement on immigration enforcement activity (posted Feb 2).
Sign-ups & hiring: Beauty school enrollment, childcare hiring, and a school volunteer call.
Dates to circle: Feb 11 (dog daycare), Feb 12 (downtown love night), Feb 13 (LeDuc tea), Feb 21 (downtown mini golf).
Valentine’s week: Bakery orders plus a couple of easy local outing ideas.
City and police share statement on immigration enforcement activity (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-02) — Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.gov/news/posts/a-statement-from-the-city-of-hastings-and-the-hastings-police-department/
Downtown Hastings love night shopping set for Thursday Feb 12 (Downtown Hastings, MN • 2026-02-12) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonandCloverHastings/posts/pfbid038CTWuGxJmYf8tQ8YCYCWgmEBMNwmRBzAoA6ef5rXuhGrHYk1rZNZbxguNq9JgmYul
Hastings Beauty School enrolling now for February 9 esthetician class (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-09) — Official details: https://www.hastingsbeautyschool.com/
Northern Stars K9 hosting daycare Valentine activities Wednesday Feb 11 (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-11) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/northernstarsk9resort/posts/pfbid02JZSaWYX9BHCng1MbkVKDu5SzCRPZZP7pk4H6YU2NDLtaXvDSwpFzwaCbGkPe1Fsml
Girls on the Run now hosted through Hastings Community Education (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-02) — Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DURMHGCjENP
Little Beginnings now hiring childcare teachers and assistant teachers (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-02) — Official details: https://littlebeginningslc.com/
Free mini golf course planned around downtown Hastings Feb 21 (Downtown Hastings, MN • 2026-02-21) — Official details: https://www.visithastingsmn.org/
LeDuc Historic Estate hosting evening Valentine tea on Feb 13 (LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-13) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/cityhastingsmn/posts/pfbid035bxyxmHmdtF94f97SiNZVLzyAWPo1fdVk2cC5TQZiucVWU1SU1z95YY3kMuxr4Tgl
St Elizabeth Ann Seton School seeking volunteers for 2026 Taco Bingo (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-02) — Official details: https://www.seas-school.org/
Mothr Bakery taking Valentine orders for sweets and treats (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-08) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=61579302577627&story_fbid=pfbid0tSF1TCVikF6MprSG2Rd1Fadc1MhJ9VMWcguGbFt7BL931CLMYrberZBqPZef2moLl
