LOCAL 10 — Hastings, MN — Friday, March 6th, 2026
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Here’s the Friday LOCAL 10 for Hastings, MN, for Friday, March 6th, 2026. This is a 10-item daily LOCAL 10 list built to help residents avoid wasted trips, missed deadlines, and vague social posts. The mix leans toward what is active now, what needs a date on your calendar, and what is still worth a click.
Today & tonight: 4-H registration is due today, Wren + Wilde plays Friday, and Bleu Dog serves brunch.
Deadlines & dates: Band Boosters orders stay open through April 2, and City hiring is live now.
Family & local life: A glass class, Pool 4 fishing tips, and a new Bridge episode offer weekend options.
Worth a click: BizRecycling lists grants, and Ben Utecht shares a leadership read.
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In this briefing:
A same-day 4-H registration deadline in Farmington
A City of Hastings job opening and weekend brunch hours
Live music, a school fundraiser, and a new creative class
Pool 4 fishing guidance and a recycling grant for local businesses
A new student-made episode of The Bridge and one local leadership read
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LOCAL 10
#1 — 4-H leather journal workshop registration closes Friday for Dakota County youth
Section: Neighbors
Location: Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center, Farmington, MN
Date: 2026-03-14
Highlights: A March 14, 9 a.m.–noon leather-journal cosplay workshop in Farmington costs $5, and registration is due March 6.
Why it matters: Families get a clear same-day deadline for a hands-on youth workshop.
Official details: https://extension.umn.edu/local/dakota
#2 — City of Hastings seeks communications coordinator applicants now
Section: Latest
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-03-05
Highlights: Hastings is hiring a Communications Coordinator, the application deadline is 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Central.
Why it matters: It gives local job seekers a current city opening to review.
Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.gov/employment
#3 — Bleu Dog Cafe posts weekend brunch hours for guests
Section: Neighbors
Location: Welch, Minnesota
Date: Date not listed
Highlights: Weekend brunch hours are Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and reservation terms beyond that are not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: It helps people avoid a wasted brunch trip this weekend.
Official details: https://thebleudogcafe.com/
#4 — Wren and Wilde lines up weekend live-music stops
Section: Music
Location: Hastings Public House and other named venues
Date: Date not listed
Highlights: Weekend live-music stops are listed for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, including a Friday set at Hastings Public House.
Why it matters: It gives residents a ready-made music option for Friday and Saturday.
Official details: https://wrenandwildeband.com
#5 — Band Boosters spring plant fundraiser stays open through April 2
Section: Music
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-04-02
Highlights: The Band Boosters plant fundraiser runs through April 2, with delivery planned for May 9 and a store code listed in official details.
Why it matters: Residents can support school music while planning spring plant orders.
Official details: http://www.gertensfundraising.com
#6 — Community Education opens sign-ups for fused-glass mushroom class
Section: Latest
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-03-05
Highlights: This beginner fused-glass mushroom class includes tools and materials, and the class date is not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: It gives residents a low-barrier creative class option.
Official details: https://tce.me/jfUS0Y
#7 — Pool 4 walleye post adds spring fishing reminders
Section: Neighbors
Location: Pool 4 of the Mississippi River
Date: 2026-03-04
Highlights: Pool 4 walleye fishing is highlighted as a spring option, along with invasive-species cleanup and reporting reminders.
Why it matters: It helps anglers plan a nearby outing and avoid spreading invasive species.
Official details: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/regulations/fishing/index.html
#8 — BizRecycling grant offers up to $10,000 for local upgrades
Section: Neighbors
Location: Washington and Ramsey counties, MN
Date: 2026-03-04
Highlights: Businesses in Washington and Ramsey counties can apply for a BizRecycling grant of up to $10,000 for bins, carts, balers, and related upgrades.
Why it matters: It gives local businesses a concrete funding option for recycling costs.
Official details: http://bizrecycling.com/grants/recycling-grant/
#9 — The Bridge posts a new Hastings student-made episode
Section: Latest
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-03-05
Highlights: A new Bridge episode from Hastings Community TV and HHS students is available to watch now.
Why it matters: It is a quick local watch for people following student media.
Official details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehGcYb5kT5c
#10 — Ben Utecht shares a culture-and-leadership read for local leaders
Section: Natives
Location: Location not listed
Date: 2026-02-19
Highlights: Ben Utecht’s post shares three leadership-culture practices and links to his book page.
Why it matters: It offers a business-and-leadership read for people browsing weekend links.
Official details: https://benutechtspeaks.com/buy-his-book/
Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.
