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Monday’s brief brings together the final day of early voting, winter shopping hours and useful local updates for the weeks ahead.
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. Central
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November is starting with a few changes worth knowing before you head out. For Monday, November 2, the most time-sensitive item is the final opportunity to vote early at Hastings City Hall.
There are also winter shopping schedules to adjust to, a local shop’s plans to follow and local giving campaigns to consider. Here are ten updates to help you plan your next stop and the weeks ahead.
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1. Final early-voting day at Hastings City Hall is November 2
Monday, November 2, is the final day for eligible Hastings city voters to vote early at City Hall, 101 Fourth Street E., from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
For Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, local polls are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m., and voters go to their assigned polling location. Use the City of Hastings’ official voting information to review the hours and find the polling-place lookup before making your trip.
2. Hometown Dairy announces its winter hours
Hometown Dairy has introduced winter hours, effective November 1. The Hastings business lists weekday hours of Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
For weekend visits, the schedule is Saturday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Keep the original winter-hours announcement handy when planning your next stop.
3. Rivertown Treasures’ winter Saturday closures begin November 7
Rivertown Treasures begins its winter Saturday closures on Saturday, November 7. Regular weekday shopping continues Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
There are two special Saturday shopping dates ahead: November 28 and December 12, both 10 a.m.–3 p.m. These exceptions apply to shopping hours.
Use Rivertown Treasures’ official hours and holiday information when planning a visit or reviewing donation information.
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4. Spiral Yoga offers one complimentary class with Saundra
Spiral Yoga’s anniversary announcement offers one complimentary class with Saundra using code THANKS, limited to one class and one use.
Registration is required. Explore the studio’s class schedule to choose a class with Saundra and review the registration options.
5. Crimson & Clover shares closing-sale plans and a thank-you to customers
Crimson & Clover’s owner has shared plans for a closing sale as she prepares for a new chapter in 2027. Her message thanks customers for their support and friendship while emphasizing that holiday merchandise is still arriving and shopping will continue ahead of the sale.
The shop’s announcement describes a sale in “the final week of the year.” Exact sale dates, hours, discounts and a final trading day are not listed in the announcement.
6. Hastings Family Service’s giving campaign lists a $41,000 matching pool
Early giving is underway ahead of Give to the Max Day on November 19. Hastings Family Service’s campaign lists a $41,000 matching pool supporting its work with local neighbors.
Community members who want to contribute can use HFS’s official GiveMN campaign to review the current matching details and make an online donation.
7. Animal Ark seeks $85,000 for its Emergency Medical Fund
Animal Ark is seeking $85,000 for its Emergency Medical Fund through its Give to the Max campaign. The goal supports veterinary care for animals served by the Hastings shelter.
Donors can contribute online ahead of November 19 through Animal Ark’s official campaign page.
8. Hauck Chiropractic advertises a complimentary new-patient exam for November
Hauck Chiropractic’s November announcement advertises a complimentary new-patient exam at its Hastings clinic, 117 Third Street W.
New patients can use the clinic’s new-patient page to contact the team about scheduling. The advertised offer specifies an exam; ask about the scope and any charges for additional services before booking.
9. Riverside Pet Resort invites Thanksgiving boarding requests
Riverside Pet Resort is encouraging Thanksgiving boarding requests for dogs at its facility at 12260 Margo Avenue in Hastings.
Reservations are required. Review the resort’s boarding information and reservation options and request the dates you need for holiday travel.
10. Benedictine Regina recognizes older adults living with diabetes and their caregivers
Benedictine Living Community–Regina is sharing a November message of encouragement for older adults living with diabetes and the people who care for them during National Diabetes Month.
The CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report, updated March 11, 2026, estimates that 28.8% of U.S. adults age 65 and older had diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes, based on data collected from August 2021 through August 2023. That is a national estimate.
Older adults, family members and caregivers can find further information in NIH’s National Diabetes Month resources.
If you only click one
Start with the City of Hastings’ official voting information: early voting at City Hall ends Monday, November 2, at 5 p.m. The page also helps residents plan for Tuesday’s voting at their assigned polling location.
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