Hastings Thursday Briefing (Feb 19): Food & Drinks, Hospitality, Shopping, and the Latest
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Here’s your Hastings, MN briefing for Thursday, February 19th, 2026.
If a key detail isn’t listed, use the official details link before you head out.
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Today: Krazy Kat may open late; City Update roundup is out; Tippy’s 25% sale continues.
Weekend: Bogey’s demo day is Sat 2/21; support-local week runs Feb 22–28; Bar Olympics signup is open.
Shop & Eat: Tippy’s sale, Lent-friendly options at Hometown Dairy, and spring bird orders.
Mark Your Calendar: Community Ed sessions (3/7 or 4/18); Minnesota’s Best voting ends 2/25.
In this briefing:
A timing heads-up before you shop today
A Saturday club fitting/demo day
A support-local push Feb 22–28 with a listings link
A city update roundup with practical links
A few simple ways to plan ahead (signups, deadlines, spring orders)
Food & Drinks
Sometimes the best plan is the simplest one: know what’s worth a stop.
[Hastings Public House, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-16] — [Register a team for Hastings Public House Bar Olympics]
Highlights: Team registration is open via Square link; event date/time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Helps groups plan ahead and avoid missing a signup window.
Official details: https://square.link/u/bqQJYtZE
[The Busted Nut Bar & Grill, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-25] — [Busted Nut asks for Minnesota’s Best votes before Feb 25]
Highlights: Voting reminder says Minnesota’s Best voting ends Feb 25 and mentions categories.
Why it matters: If you want to support a local spot, it’s a quick action before the deadline.
Official details: https://www.votemnbest.com
[Hastings Public House, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Hastings Public House says its Friday fish fry is back]
Highlights: Friday fish fry is described as back; date/time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Adds an easy Friday dinner option to your weekly plan.
Official details: https://hastingspublichouse.com/
[Hometown Dairy, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Hometown Dairy shares Lent-friendly sandwich ideas and upcoming soups]
Highlights: Post lists Lent-friendly options including tuna sandwiches and soups; dates/times not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Helps you plan meals and soup stops during Lent.
Official details: https://hometowndairy.co/
[Broadway Bar & Pizza, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-17] — [Broadway Bar & Pizza points to online ordering for takeout]
Highlights: Post directs readers to its online ordering page; delivery/pickup details not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Saves time if you want to order ahead before heading out.
Official details: https://order-hastings.broadwaypizza.com/ordering/home
Hospitality
A little planning goes a long way when you’re lining up weekend ideas.
[Bogey's Pub and Golf Simulators, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-21] — [Srixon/Cleveland club fitting demo day set for Saturday, Feb 21]
Highlights: Club fitting and demo day is Saturday, February 21; time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Useful if you’re planning weekend activities or booking a fitting.
Official details: https://bogeyspubandgolfsimulators.com/
[Nichols Inn, Hastings, MN] — [2026-01-30] — [Nichols Inn encourages booking ahead for a weekend getaway]
Highlights: Hotel suggests planning ahead and booking now; dates not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Can help avoid sold-out weekends if you’re planning an overnight stay.
Official details: https://www.nicholsinn.com
[The Confluence Hotel, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-11] — [Confluence Hotel shares MN Bride Best of 2026 voting link]
Highlights: Voting link is shared for MN Bride Best of 2026 categories; deadline not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: An optional way to support a local venue if you choose.
Official details: https://mnbride.com/voting-open-best-minnesota-bride-2026
AI infographic by HastingsNow.com
Shopping
If you’re running errands, small timing notes can save a trip across town.
[Krazy Kat Vintage, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-19] — [Krazy Kat Vintage may open later than usual Thursday]
Highlights: Store says it might open a little late Thursday; time not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Helps you avoid a wasted trip if you’re heading out today.
Official details: https://www.krazykatvintage.com/
[Tippy's Collectibles, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Tippy's Collectibles says a 25% storewide sale is ongoing]
Highlights: Store says its 25% off storewide sale is ongoing with exclusions listed; end date not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Good to know before you shop so you understand what’s included.
Official details: https://www.tippyscollectibles.com/
[Fluegel's Lawn Garden and Pet Supply, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Fluegel's is taking orders for chicks and other birds]
Highlights: Store says it is taking orders for chicks and other birds and points to a catalog.
Why it matters: A helpful heads-up if you’re planning your spring flock early.
Official details: https://www.hoovershatchery.com
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Regina Auxiliary notes new items in Regina Gift Shop and BHS]
Highlights: Post invites shoppers to check out new items; dates/times not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: A quick heads-up if you’re already visiting Regina.
Official details: https://www.allinahealth.org/regina-hospital/about-us/auxiliary
[Beloved Boutique, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Beloved Boutique shares new spring arrivals in an unboxing post]
Highlights: New spring arrivals are teased in an unboxing video; dates/times not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Good for quick browsing before you stop in or order.
Official details: https://www.belovedboutiquemn.shop/
Latest
A quick scan of local updates can make the rest of the week smoother.
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Hastings City Update covers transit, loans, and project notes]
Highlights: City of Hastings posts this week’s City Update roundup with links to key topics.
Why it matters: A quick way to stay current on services, projects, and announcements.
Official details: https://conta.cc/4bY8G5G
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-22] — [Support local businesses Feb 22–28 with Hastings listings link]
Highlights: Spiral Food Co-op highlights Feb 22–28 as a support-local week and points to business listings.
Why it matters: Helps you plan purchases locally and find places faster.
Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.org/list/
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-03-07] — [Community Ed offers grief bowl meditation sessions March 7 and April 18]
Highlights: Two session dates are listed (March 7 or April 18) with a registration link; time/location not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Gives residents a clear option for support and a next step to register.
Official details: https://tce.me/jfUUKa
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-18] — [Animal Ark links to adoptable pets after an adoption update]
Highlights: Adoption-day post points readers to the adoptable animals page; dates/times not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Makes it easier to browse adoptable animals in one place.
Official details: https://animalarkmn.org/adopt/
Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.
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LOCAL 10
Hastings, MN — Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Fastest Answers
Today: Krazy Kat may open late; City Update roundup is out; Tippy’s 25% sale continues.
Weekend: Bogey’s demo day is Sat 2/21; support-local week runs Feb 22–28; Bar Olympics signup is open.
Shop & Eat: Tippy’s sale, Lent-friendly options at Hometown Dairy, and spring bird orders.
Mark Your Calendar: Community Ed sessions (3/7 or 4/18); Minnesota’s Best voting ends 2/25.
Krazy Kat Vintage may open later than usual Thursday (Krazy Kat Vintage, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-19) — Official details: https://www.krazykatvintage.com/
Hastings City Update covers transit, loans, and project notes (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-18) — Official details: https://conta.cc/4bY8G5G
Srixon/Cleveland club fitting demo day set for Saturday, Feb 21 (Bogey's Pub and Golf Simulators, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-21) — Official details: https://bogeyspubandgolfsimulators.com/
Support local businesses Feb 22–28 with Hastings listings link (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.org/list/
Tippy's Collectibles says a 25% storewide sale is ongoing (Tippy's Collectibles, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-18) — Official details: https://www.tippyscollectibles.com/
Busted Nut asks for Minnesota’s Best votes before Feb 25 (The Busted Nut Bar & Grill, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-25) — Official details: https://www.votemnbest.com
Community Ed offers grief bowl meditation sessions March 7 and April 18 (Hastings, MN • 2026-03-07) — Official details: https://tce.me/jfUUKa
Register a team for Hastings Public House Bar Olympics (Hastings Public House, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-16) — Official details: https://square.link/u/bqQJYtZE.
Hometown Dairy shares Lent-friendly sandwich ideas and upcoming soups (Hometown Dairy, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-18) — Official details: https://hometowndairy.co/
Fluegel's is taking orders for chicks and other birds (Fluegel's Lawn Garden and Pet Supply, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-18) — Official details: https://www.hoovershatchery.com
