LOCAL 10: Hastings Closings, Final Shows and School Supplies
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Today’s Hastings list covers an early closing, the final performances of “Matilda,” school-supply help, local sports achievements, weekend plans and several useful community opportunities.
Weather companion
Hastings can expect a partly sunny and warm Thursday, July 30, with a high near 86 degrees and a south-southwest breeze of 5–10 mph. Daytime plans should remain dry, while clouds increase overnight and a chance of showers develops mainly after 3 a.m. Friday; see the full forecast and historical features in today’s Hastings Weather + On This Date.
Thursday’s LOCAL 10 begins with information that could affect an afternoon errand, an evening at Hastings High School or preparations for the coming school year.
The rest of today’s list moves from local achievements and weekend sports to a downtown sale, fresh sweet corn, housing availability, live music and a way to support military children.
Here is what Hastings should know for Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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1. Hastings Family Service and Rivertown Treasures close at 3 PM Thursday
Hastings Family Service, Rivertown Treasures Thrift Store and the HFS Donation Center will close at 3:00 PM Thursday, July 30, for a staff function. The affected locations are at 301 Second Street E in Hastings.
This is an early closing rather than a full-day closure. Customers, donors and residents seeking services should plan to arrive before 3:00 PM or return when regular 9:00 AM–4:00 PM hours resume Friday, July 31.
Review the closing information on the Hastings Family Service calendar.
2. “Matilda” enters its final three Hastings performances
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Black Dirt Theater’s production of “Matilda the Musical” has three performances remaining at Hastings High School: 7:00 PM Thursday, July 30; 7:00 PM Friday, July 31; and 2:00 PM Saturday, August 1.
The performances are open to ticketed audience members. Online ticketing fees may apply, and online sales close at 5:00 PM on each performance day.
Residents can find show information through Black Dirt Theater’s official production page.
Black Dirt Theater is also seeking volunteers to help with ticket check-in, ushering and concessions. Volunteers may watch the show without purchasing a ticket, but they must reserve a volunteer position in advance.
3. School-supply donations are needed by August 11
Hastings Family Service is collecting new school supplies through Tuesday, August 11. Requested items include backpacks, binders, calculators, folders and wired headphones.
Residents interested in helping can review the current needs and donation instructions on the organization’s school-supply donation page.
Families who live in ISD 200 or have children attending an ISD 200 school may call Hastings Family Service beginning Monday, August 3, to register for free supplies. Distribution appointments are scheduled for August 17–21.
Eligibility documentation is required. Families should review the official school-supply assistance information before registering.
Quick Hits
4. Hastings Sharks athlete Anna Stein earns two USA Games silver medals
Hastings Sharks athlete Anna Stein represented Team Minnesota at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and earned silver medals in the 400-meter walk and 4x100-meter relay.
Stein also placed fourth in the 100-meter walk. Her events and results are listed in the official Special Olympics USA Games records.
The achievement gives Hastings another reason to celebrate a local athlete competing on a national stage.
5. Hey Dolly Boutique launches a four-day storewide sale
Hey Dolly Boutique is advertising 30% off storewide from Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2, as the downtown Hastings shop prepares for fall inventory.
Shoppers can review the announcement in Hey Dolly Boutique’s sale Reel.
The announcement does not identify exclusions, remaining inventory or each day’s store hours, so shoppers should rely on the boutique for current details.
6. Orange Acres sweet corn returns to Duff’s Meats
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Duff’s Meats says Orange Acres sweet corn is available again at its Hastings and Red Wing locations.
The first-party Duff’s Meats announcement does not specify price, package size or remaining supply.
Residents planning a special trip should keep in mind that fresh-product availability can change.
7. Hastings Hawks host New Ulm in Saturday playoff action
The Hastings Hawks will host New Ulm at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 1, following the completion of a suspended 4–3 road victory over Lakeville.
The Hawks enter the home playoff matchup as the fourth seed. Residents can follow team information through the official Hastings Hawks website.
Admission prices and weather-related game procedures were not included in the announcement.
8. Lake Isabel Flats announces October apartment availability
Lake Isabel Flats says two Cove studio apartments with balconies and one Cascade one-bedroom apartment are expected to become available in early October.
The units are advertised as pet-friendly and equipped with in-unit laundry. Prospective renters can review the separate announcements for the Cove studio units and the Cascade one-bedroom unit.
The posts do not provide rent, deposits, income requirements, accessibility information or exact move-in dates.
9. Nathan Griner plays a Friday solo show at River Siren
Hastings musician Nathan Griner is scheduled to perform a solo show from 6:00–9:00 PM Friday, July 31, at River Siren Brewing Company in downtown Hastings.
The date and time appear on River Siren’s official events calendar.
The available sources do not state whether there is a cover charge or whether seating reservations are available.
10. United Heroes League seeks gently used sports equipment
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United Heroes League is collecting new or gently used hockey, baseball, basketball, football, golf, lacrosse and soccer equipment for military children.
Donations may be brought to the organization’s headquarters at 15211 Ravenna Trail in Hastings or another listed collection location.
Donors should consult the official sports-equipment donation page to review current needs before dropping off specialized equipment.
If you only click one
Start with Hastings Family Service’s school-supply assistance information. It provides practical next steps for eligible families, while the companion donation page gives residents a direct way to help before the August 11 collection deadline.
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