Hastings, Minnesota, woke to coral clouds and a golden horizon on Monday, November 9, 2026. Photo by Ashley for HastingsNow.com.
Ten Hastings updates for the week ahead, including Project Share dates, a Second Street shopping stop and the deadline to register for the Gobble Gait 8K at the standard price.
Weather + On This Date
Monday starts cool in Hastings, then turns partly sunny with a high near 60°F before a mostly clear night around 35°F. The brighter afternoon looks like a good window for errands, fall chores or a walk by the river, with more in Monday’s Weather + On This Date.
It’s Monday, November 9, 2026, in Hastings. If you’re looking for holiday help or hoping to give, start with Project Share. Hastings Family Service has one date for donors to watch and another for families to keep in mind.
Wednesday is also pickup day for Meggie’s sourdough preorders. Farther out, there’s still time to order wrestling fan gear or get the Thanksgiving 8K on your calendar.
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Top 3 Today
1. Project Share donor selection opens November 11, with family scheduling through November 25
Hastings Family Service opens Adopt-a-Family selection on Wednesday, November 11. Individuals and groups who want to provide holiday gifts can review the Project Share donor details.
Families facing hardship who live within ISD 200 and have children of high school age or younger can call to schedule a holiday-assistance intake appointment through Wednesday, November 25. If that fits your household, check the intake dates and contact details.
2. Second Street Antique Mall reports new additions and daily hours
Second Street Antique Mall says its dealers have been adding to their collections. The Hastings shop’s announcement lists daily hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you’re planning a browsing stop, see the mall’s original shopping update.
3. Meggie’s sets Wednesday pickup for sourdough preorders
Meggie’s Sourdough Bakery’s corrected notice lists preorder pickup for Wednesday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at My Current Obsessions Company.
If you’re hoping to place an order, check Meggie’s preorder page for current ordering options before planning a pickup.
Quick Hits
4. Spiral Food Co-op highlights two owner discounts
Spiral Food Co-op says owners can get 5% off on one day of their choice each month and 10% off case and bulk orders. If you’re considering ownership or want to know how a discount applies, ask the Hastings store’s staff or read the co-op’s owner benefits update.
5. Gobble Gait’s 8K price goes up November 25
Gobble Gait starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, in Hastings and benefits Hastings Family Service. Standard 8K registration is $50 through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, and rises to $60 on November 25 and 26. See Gobble Gait registration details.
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6. Animal Ark seeks help replenishing its emergency medical fund
Animal Ark has set an $85,000 goal to replenish the Hastings shelter’s emergency medical fund. Donors can learn about the shelter’s work and give through its GiveMN campaign.
7. Kristen Calgaro Photography plans a bigger Hastings studio
Kristen Calgaro Photography plans to move into a larger Hastings studio in 2027. The photographer is also considering a gathering to celebrate the opening and thank clients. Read the studio announcement.
8. Crème de la Crème adds hot cocoa
Crème de la Crème has added hot cocoa to its seasonal offerings at its Hastings shop. See the shop’s hot cocoa announcement.
9. Hastings Wrestling fan-gear orders are due November 22
Hastings Wrestling Club lists Sunday, November 22, as the fan-gear order deadline. Wrestlers, families and supporters can browse adult and youth sizes in the online team store.
10. River Blades invites offers on skates and rolling bags
River Blades Skating School is taking best offers on donated Riedell figure skates and ZÜCA rolling bags, with proceeds supporting its Coaches’ Holiday Gift Fund. If you’re interested, use the school’s announcement to message River Blades.
If You Only Click One
Start with the Project Share intake information from Hastings Family Service. It gives eligible families the November 25 scheduling deadline and is a practical link to pass along to someone who could use holiday help.
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