Blake Beissel (left) and his brother Trey (right) stand with their dad, Chad Beissel, at the Hastings Wrestling Showcase on November 2, 2026, at Hastings High School. Both brothers helped the Raiders win the 2023 Class AAA state team title. Now they’re teammates again, wrestling for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Find your polling place, plan for Friday’s Raiders game and catch up on useful updates from around Hastings.
Tuesday weather: Hastings can expect a rainy Tuesday, November 3, with a high near 61°F and a low around 50°F Tuesday night. Find more in Hastings Weather + On This Date.
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It’s Election Day in Hastings, and knowing where to vote is a good place to start. Today’s LOCAL 10 also looks ahead to a Raiders championship game and shares a timely update for anyone wondering what to do with their pumpkins.
Farther down the list, you’ll find opportunities to support local schools and organizations, a wedding venue tour, and a chance for young residents to imagine themselves as mayor.
Top 3 Today
1. Voting in Hastings? Find your polling place before you go
Hastings voters heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, can use Minnesota’s polling place finder to look up their assigned location by address.
The City Hall early-voting schedule ended Monday, November 2. Before you leave, check your Election Day location and review the state’s polling place rules. The City of Hastings also shared an election reminder.
2. Raiders host Saint Thomas Academy in Friday’s section football final
The Hastings Raiders will host Saint Thomas Academy in the Class 5A, Section 3 championship on Friday, November 6, at 6 p.m. The game is scheduled for McNamara Stadium/Todd Field in Hastings.
Fans planning to attend can check the Raiders’ announcement for postseason admission information. The matchup is also listed on Saint Thomas Academy’s football schedule.
3. Goat Brush Removal picks up pumpkins and starts a Christmas tree list
If your Halloween pumpkins are ready to leave the porch, Ryan with Goat Brush Removal says he’s out picking them up. In a recent video, he thanked residents who have put their pumpkins at the curb and sent him a message.
Ryan also says he’s starting a list for Christmas tree pickups later this season. Contact him through Goat Brush Removal’s website or Facebook to ask about pickup arrangements, including timing and any requirements.
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Quick Hits
4. Pine Harbor’s school fundraiser runs through Friday
Pine Harbor Christian Academy’s Minute to Give It fundraiser runs November 2–6. Community members who would like to support the school can find the campaign dates in Pine Harbor’s announcement and watch its campaign update.
5. The Wexford opens its doors for Sunday’s wedding venue tour
Couples exploring wedding venues can visit The Wexford, 14425 Goodwin Ave. in Hastings, on Sunday, November 8, from noon to 4 p.m. The venue is taking part in Minnesota Bride’s venue tour and hosting a wedding show.
The venue tour is free with advance registration; reserve a ticket for each person attending. Find tour details and registration or see The Wexford’s invitation.
6. What would you do as mayor? Students can enter by December 11
Mayor Mary Fasbender is inviting Hastings students to take part in Minnesota’s Mayor for a Day essay contest. Eligible Minnesota students who began fourth, fifth or sixth grade this fall can submit an original essay of about 125–300 words.
The statewide contest awards $100 each to three winners. Find the official rules and entry form and watch the Hastings invitation. The deadline is December 11.
7. Rivertown Eye Care collects food and hygiene items for Hastings Family Service
Through November 30, Rivertown Eye Care is collecting nonperishable food and hygiene items for Hastings Family Service.
Customers who bring three items can receive 10% off a complete pair of glasses, including frames and lenses. The offer cannot be combined with insurance benefits, other discounts or promotions; see the food-drive announcement for details.
8. November roundups at Spiral Food Co-op support local arts
Spiral Food Co-op has named the Hastings Prescott Arts Council its November Round Up partner. Shoppers who want to participate can round up their purchase at checkout to support the organization.
Learn more in the co-op’s partner announcement.
9. Spiral Garage Door shares a winter garage door reminder
In a recent video, Mark with Spiral Garage Door explains how moisture and rust can affect garage door cables. The company is offering complimentary garage door inspections and tune-ups before winter.
Homeowners can check eligibility and appointment availability on the tune-up page or call 612-314-5990. Appointments are required, availability is limited, and any additional repairs are optional and priced separately.
10. Raiders girls soccer assistant Tom Brenny earns state coaching recognition
Hastings Raiders Athletics reports that girls soccer assistant coach Tom Brenny has been named the Class AA State Assistant Coach of the Year by the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association.
If You Only Click One
Heading out to vote? Use the Minnesota polling place finder to look up your assigned location by address. It’s the official starting point for finding where to vote on Election Day.
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