LOCAL 10: What Hastings Should Know Today — Monday, July 13th, 2026
Rivertown Days 2025 — Celebrating community in downtown Hastings, MN. Image by Ashley Media.
Monday is bringing plenty of sunshine, serious July heat and a busy week ahead in Hastings. Today’s LOCAL 10 includes the start of the Medallion Hunt, a family event at Levee Park, local coffee stops, auditions, a downtown survey, Rivertown Days planning and an important parking change.
Keep water nearby, pace yourself outdoors and save the links you may need later this week.
Today in Hastings in 10 Seconds
Hastings is heading for a sunny high near 93°F, with an Extreme Heat Warning continuing through Thursday evening. Around town, a local hunt begins, Wednesday plans are taking shape, competition auditions are underway and Rivertown Days is close enough that checking the schedule now may save you some last-minute scrambling later.
Top 3 Today
1. Hastings Medallion Hunt Begins Monday, July 13
Source: Edina Realty Hastings
The Hastings Medallion Hunt begins Monday, July 13, according to an update from Edina Realty Hastings. The available post announces the starting date but does not include enough readable information for HastingsNow to confirm the rules, prize, clue schedule or search boundaries. Residents interested in joining the hunt should follow the original source for official clues and any same-day instructions.
Why it matters: It is the start of a popular, highly shareable local tradition—but the original organizer should remain the source for hunt rules and updates.
Check the source for the latest details →
2. Storytime in the Park Comes to Levee Park Wednesday
Source: City of Hastings Government
Families with children age 7 and younger can head to Levee Park from 10–10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, for big-book stories, activities, a snack and a take-home craft. The free event is planned for 20 Ramsey Street along the riverfront. Because of the prolonged heat and the possibility of changing outdoor conditions, families should check the City’s update by 8 a.m. Wednesday before leaving home.
Why it matters: It is a free, easy-to-join morning activity for younger Hastings families, with weather updates available directly from the City.
Check the City’s source for the latest details →
3. Caffeinated Rooster Shares This Week’s Hastings Stops
Source: Caffeinated Rooster
Caffeinated Rooster has posted its schedule for the week, including three Hastings stops. The mobile coffee business plans to visit Little Beginnings Learning Center from 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by the Rivertown Days Arts & Craft Fair at Jaycee Park from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday stops are in Wisconsin, and outdoor plans may change with the weather.
Why it matters: The schedule makes it easier to find a local favorite during a busy and unusually hot festival week.
View the complete weekly schedule →
Seven Quick Hits
4. Monday Yoga Nidra Begins at 4 P.M.
Source: Spiral Yoga
Spiral Yoga is offering a guided Yoga Nidra session at 4 p.m. Monday, July 13. No previous experience is required, and walk-ins are listed at $15 by cash or Venmo.
5. Anytime Fitness Advertises a Limited-Time $1 Joining Offer
Source: Anytime Fitness Hastings
Anytime Fitness Hastings says residents can join for $1 for a limited time. Because the post does not state an expiration date or full membership terms, ask about eligibility, regular dues, contract length and additional fees before enrolling.
Anytime Fitness is in Westview Mall in Hastings, MN. Image: HastingsNow.com
6. Competition Auditions Begin at Jan’s School of Dance
Source: Jan’s School of Dance
Season 46 competition auditions run July 13–16 at Jan’s School of Dance. Interested families can visit the official website for registration, audition information and current program details.
Learn more and register for auditions →
7. HFC United’s U15 Girls Sky Team Wins Final 4 Championship
Source: HFC United Hastings Soccer
HFC United is celebrating its U15 Girls Sky team after a last-minute winning goal secured a Twin Cities Soccer Leagues Final 4 championship. Congratulations to the players, coaches and families on a memorable finish.
HFC United Soccer player. Image by Ashley Media.
8. Rivertown Days Activities Begin This Week
Source: Rivertown Days
Rivertown Days activities run Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19, with live music, food, carnival attractions, volleyball, family activities and events around Hastings. Review the official schedule before deciding where—and when—to begin.
Ferris wheel ride at Rivertown Days 2025 in downtown Hastings, MN. Image by Ashley Media.
9. City Seeks Ideas for the Future of Depot Park Site
Source: City of Hastings Government
The City is gathering early community feedback about the downtown property containing Depot Park and approximately 100 parking spaces. The survey asks about current use, community priorities and possible redevelopment interest; no final redevelopment decision is implied.
Complete the official City survey →
10. SEAS Parking and Entrance Changes Begin Monday
Source: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish
Parking-lot work runs July 13–26. During the first phase, visitors should park in the East Lot and enter through the East Main Entrance. Adoration hours and access also change, so review the parish’s complete schedule before visiting.
View the detailed parking and access notice →
If You Only Click One
Open the official Rivertown Days schedule. Hastings’ biggest summer weekend includes events at different times and locations from Thursday through Sunday, and the official schedule is the clearest way to plan around tickets, family activities, food, entertainment and the heat.
Plan your Rivertown Days weekend →
Also Today: Weather + On This Date
Monday will be sunny and hot, with a high near 93°F and an Extreme Heat Warning continuing through Thursday evening. Today’s history time capsule includes the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential nomination and the opening of the first FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Read Monday’s Hastings Weather + On This Date →
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