LOCAL 10: Hiring, Homecoming and Fall Plans
Girls Flag Football at McNamara Stadium aka Todd Field during Homecoming Week 2026. Image by Ashley Media.
Bierstube hiring, Raiders viewing options and Thursday’s Paws in the Park lead ten local updates for Hastings, Minnesota.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 10 a.m. Central
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Tuesday brings a cool start, partly sunny skies and a high near 62°F, with very low rain chances. Tuesday night turns mostly clear with a low around 43°F; find the companion forecast and history feature in Hastings Weather + On This Date for September 22.
September’s calendar has room for a job search, a Raiders game and a Thursday stop at the dog park. For Tuesday, September 22, this LOCAL 10 brings together practical opportunities and community updates, with direct links to the people and organizations behind them.
Start with the three lead stories, then scan the quick hits for class openings, fall shopping dates and business announcements. LOCAL 10 is HastingsNow’s reviewed daily brief, built to help you find useful local information without sorting through every feed yourself.
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1. Hastings Bierstube invites job applications
Hastings Bierstube image by HastingsNow.com
Hastings Bierstube says it is hiring for all positions. The announcement gives local job seekers two ways to start: stop in to apply or message the business.
Interested applicants can use that direct contact to discuss the work they are seeking and the positions available.
2. Raiders Athletics shares Homecoming viewing options
In its Homecoming announcement, Hastings Raiders Athletics encourages fans to attend home sporting events and points viewers toward livestream options.
For school families and other Raiders fans making plans, the official athletics website provides schedule links. Those following from home can review the school’s livestream information and viewing options; watching requires a purchase.
3. Paws in the Park returns Thursday, September 24
Paws in the Park is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, from 5–6:30 p.m. at Rivertown Dog Park, 851 10th Street E. The public event includes dog-friendly booths, giveaways, a costume contest and Caffeinated Rooster, according to the City of Hastings.
The city advises leaving dogs at home if they do not do well around other dogs. Read the city’s original announcement for the organizer’s details.
Quick hits
4. Afton Alps announces October 9–11 Swaptoberfest shopping hours
Afton Alps has announced Swaptoberfest for October 9–11, 2026, with ski and snowboard equipment shopping at Afton Alps. Regular public shopping hours are:
Friday, October 9: 5:30–9 p.m.
Saturday, October 10: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, October 11: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Use those regular hours when planning a shopping visit. Early entry is a separate arrangement.
5. Jan’s School of Dance reports openings in select recreational classes
Jan’s School of Dance says a few places remain in selected recreational classes. Families interested in joining can contact the studio about a suitable class and enrollment.
Availability is specific to the class, so the studio is the place to start when finding a fit for a prospective dancer.
6. Hometown Dairy thanks customers for its first year
Kristi and Mike Blattner, owners of Hometown Dairy during their 1 year Anniversary Celebration. Image by HastingsNow.com
Hometown Dairy is thanking new and returning customers for supporting its first year in business. Its message also thanks everyone who participated in the business’s deals and events.
Read the first-year thank-you from the Hastings business in its original post.
7. Hastings Public Schools announces its 2026 Homecoming Court
Hastings Public Schools has announced the ten students on its 2026 Homecoming Court.
School families and community readers can find the honorees in the district’s original announcement.
8. 61 Marine advertises Sylvan pontoon clearance with winter storage
61 Marine & Sports advertises up to $10,000 off remaining 2026 Sylvan Mirage and A-Series pontoons, while supplies last, with free winter storage included.
Customers considering a qualifying pontoon can compare individual listings and advertised prices in the Hastings dealer’s boat and pontoon inventory. The advertised savings are “up to” $10,000; the post does not give a calendar deadline or detailed storage terms.
9. Downtown Tire & Auto advertises a qualifying Goodyear tire rebate
Greg Kasel, owner of Downtown Tire & Auto located on the corner of 4th Street and hwy 61. Image by HastingsNow.com
Downtown Tire & Auto advertises up to $100 back on four qualifying Goodyear tires purchased September 1–November 30, 2026. Buyers must submit a rebate claim, and the amount depends on meeting the offer’s terms.
Before buying, ask the Hastings business which tires qualify and how to submit the claim, including the submission deadline.
10. Pure Serenity seeks a massage therapist interested in renting space
Ericka Love, owner of Pure Serenity Wellness Center in downtown Hastings, MN. Image by Ashley Media.
Practitioners interested in a space-rental arrangement can respond directly to the business’s announcement to discuss the opportunity and rental terms.
If you only click one
Start with the City of Hastings Parks & Recreation events listing, which includes the dated Paws in the Park announcement. It is the official source for Thursday’s gathering and a useful starting point for residents planning local outings.
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