LOCAL 10: What Hastings Should Know Today — Monday, July 6th, 2026
Enjoy ice cream treats at Crème De La Crème in Historic Downtown Hastings, Minnesota. Photo by Ashley Media
Mostly sunny, warm, and very Monday-in-July: Hastings is heading for a high near 87°F today, with light south wind and a quiet evening near 66°F. That makes it a good day to plan the week, check a few local updates, and keep one eye on what’s happening around town.
Today’s LOCAL 10 includes a City Council meeting, a busy week coming up at Levee Park, youth and family registration notes, local business updates, a community-pride moment, and a native-plant reminder for anyone who likes their summer with a little pollinator buzz.
Today in Hastings in 10 Seconds
Monday, July 6th is shaping up warm, mostly sunny, and useful for errands, patios, river walks, outdoor work, and getting the week organized. The big local themes today: civic business tonight, Levee Park events this week, youth classes to register for, and a few local updates worth saving before they slip past.
Top 3 Today
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
1. City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m.
Source: City of Hastings Government
The Hastings City Council is scheduled to meet tonight, Monday, July 6th, at 7 p.m. This is the kind of public meeting item that may not be flashy, but it matters for residents who follow local decisions, city business, public comment opportunities, and what is moving through City Hall.
Why it matters: Official civic updates are best checked at the source, especially for agendas, meeting access, virtual links, and any last-minute changes.
View the official source →
https://m.facebook.com/cityhastingsmn/posts/pfbid036rTMB5deE1rDEJNaq1zXgcebkUnVqea28RQ5M1M1CsGSqZD7tQFZ87CuAiiZ2Mnel
2. Levee Park has a busy week ahead
Source: City of Hastings Government
Levee Park looks like one of the places to watch this week, with Party in the Park, Music + Market, and Movie in the Park all on the local calendar for July 7th, July 9th, and July 10th. If your family likes free or easy summer outings close to downtown, this is a good week to make a loose plan and keep the weather in mind.
Why it matters: These events help residents plan around downtown activity, family fun, local vendors, music, and a classic Hastings summer-at-the-river feeling.
Check the source for latest details →
https://m.facebook.com/cityhastingsmn/posts/pfbid0ik7RBp5EaYGZ6F84BLLPNvbTJn2APckx9kDU8Q8ELdZ96AQURiZqkY1FynzDBPHul
3. Babysitting 101 and FAST Kids classes are open for July registration
Source: Hastings Community Education
Hastings Community Education is sharing July registration opportunities for Babysitting 101 and FAST Kids, with class dates listed for July 21st and July 22nd. These are practical summer options for families looking to build kid confidence, safety skills, and readiness before the school-year rhythm starts sneaking back into view.
Why it matters: Summer classes can fill or pass quickly, and these are the kinds of useful family resources residents often appreciate seeing before the deadline.
Register for Babysitting 101 →
https://arux.link/jsFNE7
Register for FAST Kids →
https://arux.link/jsFNOj
Seven Quick Hits
4. Caffeinated Rooster posts its July 6 week schedule
Source: Caffeinated Rooster
Caffeinated Rooster shared its schedule for the week of July 6th, including Hastings-area Levee Park appearances tied to this week’s events. Good one to save if coffee is part of your summer-event strategy.
Check the source for latest details →
https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=100087313921004&story_fbid=pfbid0gmDq3NTE6PhWVncmbAuf55WzA5AVcPZhxLUN8FvRf4vSMmWHQoG6B7WLGigN8KLrl
5. Hastings Beauty School announces August eyelash-extension licensing course
Source: Hastings Beauty School
Hastings Beauty School is promoting an eyelash-extension licensing course scheduled for August 19th–21st. For anyone exploring beauty-industry training or a new local skill path, this may be worth checking early.
Read the original update →
https://m.facebook.com/Hastingsbeautyschool/posts/pfbid02SkUgSBtzDVZ3hESJoZoeDdL5onJXsnoZE2MtBYvGLjsnMpoHzWmKXfUTvnmC8dm2l
6. St. Philip’s youth event needs RSVPs
Source: St. Philip’s Faith Formation
St. Philip’s Faith Formation shared that a youth event may need enough RSVPs to move forward. Details are a little thin from the public post, so families should check the source directly for date, age range, RSVP instructions, and the latest status.
Check the source for latest details →
https://m.facebook.com/SPLCFF/posts/pfbid036Mx8GBeTvMQj4fQpxbJ1bd13b762BGt2nawpmNBYgovWeGcTc6NcXz39hwHeHzZQl
7. SEAS plans Pray & Play Outdoors for families
Source: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish is planning Pray & Play Outdoors for families, with dates listed for July 15th and August 12th. This is a local faith-and-family calendar item for parents of little ones.
Read the original update →
https://m.facebook.com/seashastings/posts/pfbid02aXWsRCxCPK5ead2QCc7kWukd4mRvZQytX561yEaL7sXbrJH6uP91yTXRkeMWqRVVl
8. Burks Blooms says zinnias are coming next weekend
Source: Burks Blooms Flower Farm
Burks Blooms Flower Farm says zinnias are coming next weekend. Exact hours and details should be checked at the source, but flower-farm season is officially entering the bright, cheerful part of the summer.
Check the source for latest details →
https://m.facebook.com/BurkBloomsFlowerFarm/posts/pfbid0r6uRBqaUeZBe7hRMfDQGrmU58bCxeYT7YRoZnUY8CLb6axa8T7dzp7JoSnbys59Ll
9. Hastings Raiders band earns big cheers in Denver parade
Source: Hastings Bands Boosters & Alumni
Hastings Bands Boosters & Alumni shared a community-pride update from the Hastings Raiders band’s Denver parade appearance. It is not a “mark your calendar” item, but it is a good local cheer from students representing Hastings beyond town.
Read the original update →
https://m.facebook.com/HastingsBandsBoosters/posts/pfbid02JDktdosEDtXa9Q6YgtPfprZex8w26cLvvRD2ZU1E67CwxwytBUeeGL8hfz3cXN3Yl
10. HEP highlights native plants and pollinators
Source: Hastings Environmental Protectors - HEP
Hastings Environmental Protectors shared a seasonal native-plant and pollinator note. For local gardeners, yard-tinkerers, and anyone trying to make summer landscaping a little more wildlife-friendly, it is a good quiet read.
Read the original update →
https://m.facebook.com/hastenviropro/posts/pfbid0giP966q5xZFJrCxnWVusfMgNRVD2owKU3LZwjriBqqP3g7E4nobbwh86v4Tm8nTol
If You Only Click One
Click the City Council meeting update first. It is today’s most time-sensitive civic item, and official public-meeting details are best checked directly at the source for the most accurate agenda, access, and last-minute information.
View the official source →
https://m.facebook.com/cityhastingsmn/posts/pfbid036rTMB5deE1rDEJNaq1zXgcebkUnVqea28RQ5M1M1CsGSqZD7tQFZ87CuAiiZ2Mnel
Also today: Weather + On This Date
Today’s Hastings weather looks mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 87°F and a quieter Monday night near 66°F. The July 6th time capsule includes a Minnesota weather-history note from 1936, when Moorhead tied the state’s 114°F heat record, along with the first human rabies vaccination in 1885 and the first Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 1933.
Read today’s Weather + On This Date →
https://www.hastingsnow.com/weather/hastings-mn-weather-on-this-date-monday-july-6th
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