The Halloween haul! A colorful collection of candy, chocolate, chips, popcorn and other treats gathered during a night of trick-or-treating in Hastings, Minnesota, on October 31, 2026. A sweet reminder of a favorite neighborhood tradition. Photo by HastingsNow
Hastings football advances, four Raider divers lead their invitational, and November brings school giving, community nominations, live music and local opportunities.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Hastings, Minnesota
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Good morning, Hastings!
November begins with two impressive Raider performances. The football team is headed to a section championship, and four Hastings divers finished at the top of their invitational competition.
Beyond the scoreboard, the week ahead brings opportunities to support a local school, recognize people making a difference, explore community programs and plan a night of music in downtown Hastings.
Here are ten local stories worth knowing as Sunday gets underway.
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1. Hastings football reaches section championship after 42–27 win
The Hastings Raiders are moving on! Hastings defeated Burnsville 42–27 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the Class 5A, Section 3 football semifinals, earning a place in the section championship.
The next opponent will be St. Thomas Academy, which defeated Two Rivers 28–0 in the other semifinal. Both results appear in the Associated Press high school football scoreboard.
It's another meaningful postseason moment for the Raiders and the students, coaches and families supporting the program. The approved information does not establish a championship kickoff time or venue, so those details should come from an official schedule before making plans.
Read more: Hastings and St. Thomas Academy semifinal results.
2. Hastings Raiders sweep top four at girls diving invitational
Four Hastings divers. Four top finishes.
At the Hastings Diving Invite on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Hastings Middle School Pool, Raider athletes finished first, second, third and fourth in the high school girls' 11-dive competition.
Leading the results was Chloe Aarness with 492.20 points, followed by Greta Larson with 341.90, Kira Fuechtmann with 331.00 and Ruby Fuechtmann with 302.40.
That's a remarkable collection of finishes for the Hastings program, with four local athletes occupying the top four positions in the same event.
Congratulations to Chloe, Greta, Kira and Ruby on their performances!
See the results: Hastings girls diving invitational results and original Facebook post.
3. Pine Harbor Christian Academy begins November 2–6 giving week
A new school week brings an opportunity to support Pine Harbor Christian Academy in Hastings.
The school has announced its annual Minute to Give It fundraiser, running Monday, November 2, through Friday, November 6, 2026. The initiative invites school families, alumni and community supporters to participate in supporting Pine Harbor.
The school's announcement also describes classroom activities and student-specific incentives. Those arrangements are intended for school participants and should not be confused with public events or promotions.
Anyone interested in supporting the school can start with Pine Harbor Christian Academy's official website or read its original giving-week announcement.
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4. Ann Reed and Joan Griffith coming to Hastings Arts Center November 13
Live music returns to downtown Hastings on Friday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m., when Ann Reed and Joan Griffith perform at Hastings Arts Center, 216 Fourth Street East.
General admission is listed at $27, with other ticket categories available through the organizer. Readers planning a night out can explore the Hastings Arts Center concert calendar and official Ann Reed and Joan Griffith tickets.
5. Hastings Chamber seeks nominations for community awards
Who deserves recognition for making a difference in the Hastings area?
The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is inviting nominations for outstanding businesses, educators and volunteers to be recognized at its 2027 Annual Awards Dinner.
The Chamber's original nomination announcement lists December 1, 2026, as the nomination deadline. It's an opportunity to put forward someone whose contributions deserve community recognition.
6. Hastings Community Education offers inclusive adult activities
Connection, recreation and community participation are at the heart of Fun, Friends & Fitness, a Hastings Community Education program for adults age 18 and older with disabilities.
The program offers opportunities for recreation and social activities, with information and a registration link available on the district's official inclusive programming page.
Specific activity dates, costs and available spaces should be established through the registration information before signing up.
7. Hastings Girls Hockey announces next fundraising date
Hastings Girls Hockey is thanking the community and Hastings Cub Foods for supporting its October 31 bagging fundraiser.
The organization says its next bagging fundraiser is planned for Saturday, December 12, 2026. A location and time for that next event have not been confirmed in the approved information.
Follow the team's original fundraising update for the announcement.
8. Hastings Bierstube advertises Sunday German entrée savings
Considering a German entrée this Sunday?
Hastings Bierstube, located at 109 11th Street West, is advertising $2 off German entrées on Saturdays and Sundays, including Sunday, November 1.
The restaurant's original weekend dining offer has the promotion. Specific offer exclusions and hours have not been established.
9. Geek Haven Coffee introduces Star Trek-inspired November drinks
Geek Haven Coffee in downtown Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.
November is bringing a science-fiction theme to the coffee menu at Geek Haven Coffee.
The Hastings-area business is highlighting Star Trek-inspired lattes in its seasonal drink announcement, giving coffee fans something new to explore as the month begins.
See Geek Haven Coffee's original November drink announcement for its featured offerings. Individual drink prices and current availability were not established in the approved information.
10. Hastings High School recognizes industrial technology teacher Nathan Neuman
Hastings Public Schools is shining a light on one of the educators helping students develop practical skills.
In a high school faculty feature, the district recognizes Nathan Neuman and his work teaching industrial technology, including automotive and metals education.
The Hastings Public Schools faculty spotlight offers a closer look at an educator working with local students.
If you only click one
Visit the Hastings Chamber's nomination information and consider someone in the community whose work deserves recognition. The Chamber's announcement lists December 1 as the deadline, giving residents time to recognize an outstanding business, educator or volunteer.
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