Coborn’s Hastings store director Sarah McClellan gets ready for the store’s holiday kickoff. Today, Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., families can meet Santa, make their own “snowman soup,” sample holiday treats and bring a nonperishable food donation for Hastings Family Service. Photo by the HastingsNow team.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10 a.m. Central · By the HastingsNow team
Catch up on two Raiders state tournament stories, find where to drop off your pumpkins and save the November dates for Project Share and Gobble Gait.
Weather + On This Date
Hastings starts Saturday near 30°F and warms to a mostly sunny high near 53°F, making the afternoon a good window for yard cleanup or a river walk. Saturday night turns partly cloudy with a low around 40°F. Browse Weather + On This Date
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The first Saturday in November brings two reasons to cheer for the Raiders. The football team has a section-final win to celebrate, and Hastings Middle School gave one of its own a hallway send-off before the state cross-country meet.
If you’re working through a weekend to-do list, pumpkin drop-off is open November 7–8. Farther down, you’ll find two Project Share dates worth saving, one for families who need holiday help and one for neighbors who want to give it.
Top 3 today
1. Hastings Community TV reports Raiders football is headed to state
Hastings Community TV reports that the Raiders beat Saint Thomas Academy 29–13 in the November 6 section final at Todd Field to advance to the state tournament.
Saint Thomas Academy’s football schedule lists the matchup at McNamara Stadium/Todd Field.
2. Drop off pumpkins November 7–8 at the Dakota County Highway Shop
Bring pumpkins and gourds to the marked bins at the Dakota County Highway Shop, 900 County Road 47, on Saturday, November 7, or Sunday, November 8.
Before loading up, remove candles and wax. Leave painted or glittered pumpkins out of the bins. City of Hastings collection details
3. Hastings Middle School cheers on Elliana before the state cross-country meet
Hastings Public Schools shared that eighth grader Elliana qualified for the state cross-country championships. On November 6, classmates lined the hallway to cheer her on during a surprise send-off. Watch the school district’s send-off Reel
The state meet is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at Majestic Oaks Golf Club. State meet date and venue
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More to know
4. Whistling Well Farm’s Red Barn is open for weekend shopping
Whistling Well Farm lists Red Barn store hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, including November 7–8. The farm’s latest update highlights apples, squash, cider and preserves. Red Barn store hours · Farm’s Red Barn Reel
5. Project Share donor sign-up opens November 11, with family intake through November 25
Neighbors who want to provide holiday gifts through Hastings Family Service can use the Project Share Adopt-a-Family sign-up starting Wednesday, November 11.
Parents or legal guardians living in ISD 200 who are experiencing hardship can call 651-437-7134 to schedule an intake appointment by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 25. The program serves eligible families with children high-school age or younger. Family eligibility and intake details
6. Unofficial results show Minnesota’s school-fund amendment ahead
With all precincts reporting, the Minnesota Secretary of State’s November 6 update put estimated yes support at 72.51%. The unofficial results were last updated at 8:38 p.m. that evening. The measure would increase Permanent School Fund distributions to school districts beginning July 1, 2027. Statewide unofficial results · Hastings Public Schools’ amendment explainer
7. Hey Dolly Boutique previews new layers in downtown Hastings
Hey Dolly Boutique shared a look at new clothing arrivals, including pieces for layering. Browse the boutique’s new-arrivals Reel before stopping by its downtown shop at 103 Sibley Street.
8. Watch Hastings’ Central Water Treatment Plant take shape
A city time-lapse shows construction progress at the Central Water Treatment Plant. The City of Hastings lists January 2027 as the planned start-up and spring 2027 as the target for final completion. City project updates and construction time-lapse
9. Learn to make lefse on November 19
Hastings Community Education’s lefse class meets Thursday, November 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hastings High School. It’s for ages 16 and older and costs $40, plus a $9 food fee payable to the instructor. Check availability and register
10. Register for the Thanksgiving morning Gobble Gait
The Gobble Gait run and walk returns to downtown Hastings on Thursday, November 26, to benefit Hastings Family Service. The 8K starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 2K. Standard registration runs through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, November 24. Gobble Gait registration · Thanksgiving morning schedule
If you only click one
Start with Hastings Family Service’s Project Share guide. It gives families a place to check eligibility and see how to schedule an appointment before the November 25 deadline.
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