Hastings Thursday Briefing (Feb 5): Media, Hospitality, Home Pros, and the Latest

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Good morning, Hastings, MN. Here’s your Thursday, February 5th, 2026 briefing—focused on today/tonight and the next 72 hours across Media, Hospitality, Home Pros, and the Latest. If a key detail is missing in the feed export, we flag it so you can confirm on the official post.

Fastest Answers:

  • Need-to-know: Sheriff tip request video and a city statement shared in today’s feeds.

  • This weekend: Dance team sections trip, Galentine Tea (Sat Feb 7), and weekend live music set times.

  • Tickets & sign-ups: Puzzle Tournament has limited spots; Best of 2026 voting is open.

  • Community + family: Mini Market Mondays, Animal Ark foster/adopt needs, and a skate trail schedule.

In this briefing:

  • A community statement shared by local media.

  • A public-safety tip request video worth a look.

  • Three weekend picks (tea, live music, and a road trip to sections).

  • Two quick actions you can do today (vote, register).

  • A couple of practical “help a neighbor” items.

Media

A quick skim of updates can save you time later.

[Washington County, MN] — [2026-02-02] — [Sheriff’s office shares tip request video in Washington County case]

  • Highlights: Hastings Journal shared a Washington County Sheriff’s Office tip request and case video; contact details not listed—check official post.

  • Why it matters: If you have information, it’s a direct way to help a public-safety investigation.

  • Official details: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ATb5PMiFn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-02] — [City statement addresses federal immigration enforcement activity around Hastings]

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-04] — [Family ice fishing event planned at Lake Rebecca Park Feb 7]

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-01] — [Hastings Reads events are underway; schedule shared by Hastings Community TV]

Hospitality

Winter calendars fill up fast—worth a look before you commit.

[The Confluence, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-07] — [Galentine Afternoon Tea at The Confluence is set for Feb 7]

  • Highlights: Galentine Afternoon Tea is Saturday, Feb 7, 2–4 PM at The Confluence; $42 adults and $21 kids (RSVP details in post).

  • Why it matters: Useful if you’re deciding on a last-minute weekend outing.

  • Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT1GuHljeLS

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-04] — [Live music shows are listed for Bogey’s this weekend]

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-04] — [Vote for The Wexford in Minnesota Bride’s Best of 2026]

  • Highlights: Minnesota Bride’s Best of 2026 voting is open and The Wexford is on the ballot; deadline not listed—check official post.

  • Why it matters: A quick community vote that supports a local venue.

  • Official details: https://mnbride.com

[The Confluence, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-02] — [Ever After Wedding Expo and Fashion Show is Sunday, March 1]

  • Highlights: The Ever After Wedding Expo & Fashion Show is Sunday, March 1, 12–3 PM at The Confluence; fashion show at 1:30 PM.

  • Why it matters: Handy if you’re gathering wedding vendors and timelines in one stop.

  • Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFmOUURMhct/

Home Pros

Small planning steps now can make the rest of the month easier.

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-02] — [Hastings Family Service says the Mini Market is open Mondays]

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-13] — [Skate trail dates and hours posted for United Heroes League]

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-01-27] — [Why pre-approval helps before you start shopping for a home]

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-01-22] — [Top kitchen backsplash trends for 2026 shared by local realtors]

Latest

A little community awareness goes a long way in a busy week.

[Faribault, MN] — [2026-02-04] — [Hastings Dance Team heads to sections with doors at 10am]

  • Highlights: Varsity Jazz is scheduled around 11 AM and Varsity Kick around 11:10 AM at Faribault High School, with doors at 10 AM; event date not listed—check official post.

  • Why it matters: Makes it easier to plan travel and arrive on time to cheer them on.

  • Official details: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19572

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-04] — [Puzzle Tournament registration link posted; only four team spots remain]

  • Highlights: Community Education says only four team spots remain for the Cabin Fever Reliever Puzzle Tournament; date/time not listed—check official post.

  • Why it matters: If you want to join, it signals spots are limited and you should act sooner.

  • Official details: https://tce.me/jfzyEy

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-04] — [Animal Ark highlights dogs needing foster or permanent homes]

  • Highlights: Animal Ark highlighted several dogs seeking foster or permanent homes and shared an adopt page for details.

  • Why it matters: A clear starting point if you’re considering fostering or adopting locally.

  • Official details: https://animalarkmn.org/adopt/

[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-01] — [Rise Up Recovery invites donations to support recovery work in Hastings]

Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.

Mind map by HastingsNow.com

LOCAL 10

Hastings, MN — Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Fastest Answers:

  • Need-to-know: Sheriff tip request video and a city statement shared in today’s feeds.

  • This weekend: Dance team sections trip, Galentine Tea (Sat Feb 7), and weekend live music set times.

  • Tickets & sign-ups: Puzzle Tournament has limited spots; Best of 2026 voting is open.

  • Community + family: Mini Market Mondays, Animal Ark foster/adopt needs, and a skate trail schedule.

  1. Sheriff’s office shares tip request video in Washington County case (Washington County, MN • 2026-02-02) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ATb5PMiFn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  2. City statement addresses federal immigration enforcement activity around Hastings (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-02) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/KDWA1460/posts/pfbid0ZPgrHXzLVwFxDSso9ZEgt3knHcBMmUZTa59od5ftgcHcsRZZ4PnFqUWfjH5Uptm2l

  3. Hastings Family Service says the Mini Market is open Mondays (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-02) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/shannonzywiec/posts/pfbid02HYTwkTV8ywzFcdd7Pb1bk7ardZeHP27wugkqdybxngvAoZ8jrWFxmSwS9wdyxRoEl

  4. Hastings Dance Team heads to sections with doors at 10am (Faribault, MN • 2026-02-04) — Official details: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19572

  5. Galentine Afternoon Tea at The Confluence is set for Feb 7 (The Confluence, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-07) — Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT1GuHljeLS

  6. Live music shows are listed for Bogey’s this weekend (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-04) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/bogeyspubandgolfsimulators/posts/pfbid0cAzVZM1fPDte13JBCFCY3SWJ1Md9FryBqcK6XgJnsCCRYZQsAHKG3GB3nX11aCArl

  7. Puzzle Tournament registration link posted; only four team spots remain (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-04) — Official details: https://tce.me/jfzyEy

  8. Vote for The Wexford in Minnesota Bride’s Best of 2026 (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-04) — Official details: https://mnbride.com

  9. Animal Ark highlights dogs needing foster or permanent homes (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-04) — Official details: https://animalarkmn.org/adopt/

  10. Skate trail dates and hours posted for United Heroes League (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-13) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/ccexteriorsinc/posts/pfbid0xih8irgPkXoJ6mbuLqMkGUHoJ8YxVwFqdYLQTVkFhzYeFJ2fahczCWD68qS3tQU1l

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