LOCAL 10: Highway 61 Hearing, Resource Help and Fall Plans
Geese cross an autumn sky above a wooded bluff—a seasonal backdrop for Hastings’ October 19 LOCAL 10, featuring a Highway 61 public hearing, resource help and fall plans.
A Monday public hearing, Wednesday resource help and senior grocery savings lead ten useful updates for Hastings-area readers.
Monday, October 19, 2026 · 10 a.m. Central
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Hastings starts the week with a chance to weigh in on Highway 61 and a few practical reasons to look ahead. This LOCAL 10 for Monday, October 19, 2026, begins with a hearing residents can attend tonight, followed by two Wednesday opportunities worth planning around.
The original source links below put participation details, event information and offer terms within reach. Start with what needs your attention today, then use the rest to plan the coming days.
Top 3 today
1. Highway 61 public hearing gives residents a voice October 19
The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, at City Hall, 101 East 4th Street. Residents can hear a presentation and comment on proposed access and right-of-way changes for the Highway 61 reconstruction project between 3rd and 36th streets.
You can participate in person or through the City’s Microsoft Teams meeting access. Read the official Highway 61 hearing notice for the virtual joining instructions and details about the opportunity to comment.
2. Drop in for resource help at Hastings Family Service October 21
Community members can visit Hastings Family Service’s resource drop-in on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at 301 Second Street East. No appointment is required.
The Community Resource Center of Dakota County will be on site, with Dakota County Family Financial Assistance and a resource navigator available for questions and assistance. If you need help finding resources or understanding where to start, this session provides a place to ask.
3. Spiral’s senior discount offers a Wednesday grocery-saving opportunity
Shoppers age 65 and older can plan for Spiral Food Co-op’s 5% senior discount on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 1250 South Frontage Road. The co-op lists the recurring offer for Wednesdays and Sundays.
If your grocery schedule is flexible, Wednesday is a date to consider. Check Spiral’s official sales and discount information for the senior offer’s details.
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Quick hits
4. Plan a fall outing with Spring Lake Park Reserve’s visitor guide
Spring Lake Park Reserve, 8395 127th Street East in Hastings, is open daily from 5 a.m.–10 p.m., with free admission and parking, according to Dakota County Parks. Start with the official visitor guide for maps and information about trails, the Bison Prairie and other park features as you plan an outing.
5. Downtown Candy Crawl and Trunk or Treat return October 25
Downtown Hastings’ Halloween Candy Crawl takes place Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2–5 p.m., with trick-or-treating at participating businesses and Trunk or Treat on Sibley Street. The Hastings Downtown Business Association organizes the Candy Crawl, with the Hastings Area Chamber involved in Trunk or Treat.
Families and trick-or-treaters can use the event page to plan their afternoon. The Downtown Business Association also invites attendees to bring chunky or hearty soups for Hastings Family Service.
6. Caffeinated Rooster joins Gertens’ October 24 fall festivities
Caffeinated Rooster is scheduled at Gertens, 5500 Blaine Avenue in nearby Inver Grove Heights, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Gertens’ Fall Fun Fest also offers free family fall games from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Check the official Fall Fun Fest details before choosing your arrival time: the games end an hour before the Rooster’s scheduled stop ends. Food and optional pumpkin activities involve purchases.
7. Lake Isabel Flats advertises a rent concession on select units
Lake Isabel Flats in Hastings advertises one month of complimentary rent on select units with a 12- or 15-month lease, with an advertised expiration of November 30, 2026.
Prospective renters should ask the property which units qualify, how the concession is applied and what the full rental cost would be. The announcement does not establish a particular apartment’s availability or total cost.
8. Community Halloween Party brings family activities to HHS October 30
The Community Halloween Party is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. in Hastings High School’s lower-level commons and gym, 200 General Sieben Drive. The event is recommended for children 12 and younger, and youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Follow the City’s event and admission instructions: bring a nonperishable food item for Hastings Family Service or make a Youth Impact Council Scholarship donation by cash or check.
9. Crème de la Crème highlights fall floats
Crème de la Crème is highlighting a seasonal menu feature for its Hastings customers: coffee, hot-cocoa and apple-cider floats paired with ice cream. Read the shop’s original fall-float announcement, and check with the business for current availability and pricing before planning a visit around one.
10. Schoolhouse Scoop announces “Dirty Popcorn”
Schoolhouse Scoop has announced “Dirty Popcorn,” describing popcorn topped with sweet drizzles, savory seasonings and other toppings. Hastings customers can view the shop’s original announcement for its description; check with the shop for price and availability before making a trip specifically for the popcorn.
If you only click one
Open the City’s Highway 61 public hearing notice, the most time-sensitive civic link in this edition. It gives residents the details needed to participate in person or virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, October 19, and comment on proposed access and right-of-way changes.
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