LOCAL 10: Firefighter Hiring, Forum Replay and Weekend Plans
Sunrise glow over the Hastings, MN bridge on Sept 18th, 2026. Image by HastingsNow.com
A City of Hastings hiring deadline, a school-board forum recording, volunteer opportunities and several dates worth knowing lead Friday’s LOCAL 10.
Weather companion
Rain jackets and indoor backup plans will come in handy Friday, September 18. The National Weather Service forecast calls for showers, a high near 62°F and possible afternoon thunderstorms, with wet weather continuing overnight; read today’s Hastings Weather + On This Date for the full companion.
Friday’s list is especially useful if you’re looking for a job, trying to catch up on a local civic conversation or planning the next couple of weekends.
There are also ways to volunteer, support local students and organizations, register for fall activities and make plans for downtown Hastings.
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Top 3 today
1. Hastings is hiring its next firefighter
The City of Hastings is accepting applications for full-time Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Applications close Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central.
Qualified applicants interested in the opening should use the official City job listing to review requirements and submit an application. The posting contains the current qualifications and other employment details.
2. HCTV posts recording of the 2026 ISD 200 School Board Candidate Forum
Hastings Community TV has posted its recording of the September 16 ISD 200 School Board Candidate Forum, held at Hastings Middle School Auditorium.
The forum was organized with Hastings AAUW and the Dakota County League of Women Voters. Residents who could not attend can watch the HCTV recording and hear the candidates’ responses directly. The recording is the appropriate source for what individual candidates said during the forum.
3. Hastings Family Service seeks Specialized Admin Support volunteer
Hastings Family Service has a current need for a Specialized Admin Support volunteer comfortable with office work, computers, data entry and phones.
The position is for adults 18 and older and can be scheduled weekly or every other week, with flexible Monday–Friday scheduling. HFS lists it among its current specific volunteer needs.
Anyone interested can review the requirements and start with the volunteer application through Hastings Family Service.
Quick hits
4. Hastings Raiders Marching Band heads to Rosemount Saturday
The Hastings Raiders Marching Band is scheduled to participate in the Rosemount Marching Band Festival on Saturday, September 19.
Hastings High School appears on the Rosemount festival’s current band information, where families and supporters can check the latest festival details.
5. Anytime Fitness Hastings celebrates its Grand Reopening Saturday
Anytime Fitness Hastings will celebrate its newly renovated club with a Grand Reopening from 9 AM–noon Saturday, September 19, at 1355 S. Frontage Road.
The invitation extends to members, friends, families and the Hastings community. See the Anytime Fitness Hastings Grand Reopening announcement for current event information; promotional quantities may be limited.
6. Community Resource Center drop-in returns to Hastings Family Service Monday
Community Resource Centers of Dakota County will return to Hastings Family Service Monday, September 21, from 1–4 PM.
No appointment is required. The session includes access to Dakota County Financial Assistance, legal services and an on-site resource navigator. See the Hastings Family Service calendar for the current listing.
7. Downtown Fall Festival confirmed for Saturday, September 26
The Mainstreet Market Fall Festival is set for Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM–5 PM in Downtown Hastings.
The Hastings Downtown Business Association lists shopping, food, entertainment and activities around the downtown district. Residents can see the official Fall Festival information before heading downtown.
One important date clarification: September 26 is the verified 2026 date. An older post containing September 27 should not be used.
8. Registration is open for Hastings Middle School archery club
Hastings Community Education is promoting an after-school archery club for middle school students, led by Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Olson.
Families interested in participating can open the current registration page for session dates, pricing and remaining availability. The Hastings Raiders Archery announcement provides the first-party introduction to the program.
9. Gobble Gait registration opens October 1
Hastings Family Service says registration for the 29th annual Gobble Gait will open Thursday, October 1.
Because the public Gobble Gait registration website was still displaying older event information during verification, readers should use the current Hastings Family Service announcement for this year’s October 1 registration announcement.
10. Hastings Hockey Golf Scramble set for October 9
The Hastings Hockey Association is preparing for its golf scramble Friday, October 9, at Emerald Greens.
Golfers, hockey supporters and prospective sponsors can start with the Hastings Hockey Association or review the current golf-scramble announcement for registration, sponsorship and raffle information.
If you only click one
If employment with Hastings Fire & Ambulance might fit you or someone you know, open the official City of Hastings firefighter posting.
It has the October 4 deadline along with the qualifications and application information directly from the responsible government source.
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