LOCAL 10: Highway 61 Hearing, Sunday Savings and Fall Plans
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A public hearing, two Sunday deadlines and a look ahead at local shopping, music and community support.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Hastings, Minnesota
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The supplied National Weather Service forecast calls for sunshine and a high near 62°F Sunday, with south-southwest winds, followed by a mostly clear night around 42°F. Plan your day with Hastings Weather + On This Date for Sunday, October 18.
Sunday’s list starts with a chance to weigh in on Highway 61 and two deadlines arriving October 18. If you’re planning the week ahead, a few dates are worth keeping close.
This October 18 LOCAL 10 brings together ten useful Hastings-area updates, with links to the responsible sources so you can take the next step.
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1. Highway 61 public hearing scheduled for October 19
Hastings residents can comment on proposed Highway 61 access and right-of-way changes at a public hearing Monday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 101 East Fourth Street. Participation is available in person or through Microsoft Teams.
For residents interested in how the proposed changes would affect access along the corridor, this is an opportunity to be heard. Read the City of Hastings’ official hearing notice for the hearing details and instructions for joining virtually.
2. Spiral Food Co-op owner bulk savings end October 18
Spiral Food Co-op says its Owner Appreciation Big Bulk Sale runs through Sunday, October 18, with co-op owners receiving 20% off the bulk department.
If you’re an owner with bulk shopping on your list, Sunday is the announced final day. The discount is specifically for co-op owners; see Spiral Food Co-op’s sale announcement before making your shopping plans.
3. Anytime Fitness Hastings merchandise orders close October 18
Anytime Fitness Hastings says its merchandise store closes Sunday, October 18. The club’s announcement includes the ordering link for its apparel collection.
Anyone considering club merchandise should follow the Anytime Fitness Hastings ordering announcement for the next step. An exact closing hour is not specified.
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4. Afton Apple lists Sunday orchard and corn-maze outings
Afton Apple’s MEA announcement lists orchard and corn-maze hours of 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, October 18. For people planning an outdoor outing, both are paid-admission options, with separate orchard and maze admissions.
Outdoor activities are weather permitting, and the announcement requires maze visitors ages 15 and younger to be accompanied by a paid adult. Read Afton Apple’s Sunday schedule and visitor information as you plan your visit.
5. Rivertown Eye Care announces October 23 frame event
Rivertown Eye Care’s Fall Frame Try-on Event is scheduled for Friday, October 23, from noon–4 p.m. The practice advertises up to $150 off a complete pair from featured brands and requests an RSVP.
If new frames are on your list, use Rivertown Eye Care’s event announcement to find the RSVP information. The advertised savings apply to featured brands, rather than every pair.
6. Rise Up Recovery announces October 24 Chipotle fundraiser
Rise Up Recovery MN invites supporters to a fundraiser at Chipotle in Hastings on Saturday, October 24, from 5–9 p.m.
For those looking for a way to support the organization, the Rise Up Recovery fundraiser announcement is the starting point. Ask the organizer about qualifying orders and any required fundraiser instructions before ordering.
7. Kyle Palma scheduled at Second Street Depot October 24
Second Street Depot announces live music with Kyle Palma on Saturday, October 24, from 9 p.m. to midnight in Hastings.
If you’re arranging a Saturday evening out, see the venue’s live-music announcement for the scheduled performance. Admission charges and age restrictions are not specified in the announcement reviewed.
8. Gahnz Furniture advertises retirement-sale discounts
Gahnz Furniture advertises 42% off designated floor samples and 51% off pictures and accessories at 2129 Vermillion Street. Its posted Sunday hours are 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Furniture shoppers can review Gahnz Furniture’s retirement-sale announcement for the offer. Discounts exclude advertised specials.
9. Fluegel’s birdseed sale begins October 26
Fluegel’s Lawn Garden and Pet Supply announces its annual birdseed sale for October 26–November 8 in Hastings.
The store says shoppers who spend over $100 before tax on wild-bird supplies during the sale qualify for a special gift. If you’re planning to restock your feeders, save Fluegel’s birdseed-sale announcement for the upcoming dates.
10. Froth & Cork features pumpkin-pail iced white pumpkin mochas
Froth & Cork is promoting an Iced White Pumpkin Mocha served in a pumpkin pail, with a stated end date of November 1, subject to limited supplies.
The pail offer applies specifically to that iced drink. Café customers can find the details in Froth & Cork’s seasonal-drink announcement.
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Read the City’s Highway 61 public hearing notice. It explains how residents can comment on proposed access and right-of-way changes at the October 19 hearing, including how to participate virtually.
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