LOCAL 10: City Job, Dolly Day and Alpaca Days
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Friday, September 25, 2026 · 10 a.m. Central · Hastings, Minnesota
A city job opening, a Friday evening downtown stop and a weekend farm open house lead today's ten useful updates from around Hastings.
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Friday's list starts with a chance to work for the city, an evening of shopping and a weekend visit to a Hastings fiber mill. The details matter: one opportunity calls for an application, one has a three-hour window tonight, and one opens on both Saturday and Sunday.
The rest of today's LOCAL 10 covers a golf-course reopening, live music, a downtown bakery stop, an upcoming class, a School Board recap, a city business explainer and a small workshop with registration.
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Top 3 today
1. City of Hastings seeks a Public Works Supervisor
The City of Hastings is recruiting a Public Works Supervisor to lead maintenance crews and help manage the streets, utilities and infrastructure residents use every day. The opening is available for prospective applicants to review as of this Friday, September 25 edition.
The city's employment page has the position information and application route. Read the live posting for qualifications and its closing date before applying; the city's announcement gives a short introduction to the role.
2. Hey Dolly Boutique plans a Friday evening Dolly Day
Hey Dolly Boutique is celebrating Dolly Day on Friday, September 25, with its Hastings shop open 4–7 p.m. for the occasion. That gives shoppers an evening window to stop in.
The boutique points readers to further details in its original announcement. Open that post for the shop's latest information; no particular discount or donation arrangement is confirmed in the captured text.
3. Alpaca Days opens a Hastings fiber mill this weekend
Rach-Al-Paca Fiber Processing invites the public to Alpaca Days on Saturday and Sunday, September 26–27, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Hastings open house offers free farm and fiber-mill tours, with handcrafted products for sale.
Visitors can see the animals and learn what happens inside the mill. Use the organizer's dated 2026 announcement to plan a visit; a separate, older Rach-Al-Paca item in the discovery feed does not describe this event.
Quick hits
4. Emerald Greens' Gold Course reopens Friday
The Gold Course at Emerald Greens reopens Friday, September 25 after aeration. The course says all golfers playing Gold will receive its Senior Fall rate Friday through Sunday, September 25–27. Greens may still be sandy, and the announcement does not state a dollar price; golfers can use the course's post when planning a round.
5. Nick Fox & The MetroGnomes play Bogey's Friday
Nick Fox & The MetroGnomes are scheduled at Bogey's Pub on Friday, September 25, with music starting at 6 p.m. The musician's announcement is the place to start for anyone planning an evening out; it does not state a cover charge or end time.
6. Meggie's brings sourdough donuts downtown Saturday
Meggie's Sourdough Bakery plans to set up in front of Squeaky Wheel Pottery in downtown Hastings beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, September 26. The bakery expects sourdough donuts and bread bowls; customers can read its weekend post for the plan, with availability depending on what remains when they arrive.
7. Hastings Beauty School announces an October 12 class start
Hastings Beauty School says its next esthiology class begins October 12. Prospective students can contact the school for program details or a tour. The announcement does not establish tuition, admissions requirements or a registration deadline.
8. District shares September 23 School Board meeting highlights
Hastings Public Schools' recap of the September 23 School Board meeting covers discussion of a possible high-school block schedule, the ice arena and board business. Families and other residents can read the district's summary or open Hastings Community TV's meeting recording for more context. A block schedule was discussed; this brief does not describe it as adopted.
9. City explains how a business location gets approved
When a business considers opening in Hastings, what does the city decide? The City of Hastings explains its role in reviewing locations, zoning and required approvals; a business makes its own decision about where to open. The city's starting-a-business guide gives prospective owners the steps for checking a location, meeting with building staff and identifying permits or licenses.
10. Pure Serenity announces an October 22 make-and-take workshop
Pure Serenity Wellness Center advertises a ceremonial-kit workshop at its downtown Hastings location on Thursday, October 22, from 6–7 p.m. The organizer asks interested guests to register and says space is limited to 15. Read its announcement for participation details.
If you only click one
Start with the City of Hastings' starting-a-business guide. It answers a common local question about who selects a location and shows what the city actually reviews before a business opens.
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