LOCAL 10: What Hastings Should Know Today — Sunday, July 12th, 2026
A hot July summer day on the Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota, captured in full, bright sunshine and gentle river breeze. Photo by Ashley Media
Hastings is waking up to a sunny but seriously hot Sunday, with an Extreme Heat Warning beginning at 10 a.m. Today’s LOCAL 10 includes one same-day community gathering, an important Highway 61 meeting, youth registration reminders, local produce, a public-health resource and a little well-earned Hastings pride.
Keep the water bottle close, keep outdoor plans flexible and check original sources before heading out.
Today in Hastings in 10 Seconds
Expect sunshine, a high near 92°F and a heat index approaching 99°F on Sunday, July 12. It is shaping up to be a choose-your-adventure kind of Hastings day—part community gathering, part summer planning session and part excellent excuse to find shade, sweet corn and something cold to drink.
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1. Extreme Heat Warning begins as Hastings heads toward 92°F
Source: HastingsNow Weather + On This Date
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday, July 12, through 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. Sunday’s high is expected to reach about 92°F, with a heat index near 99°F and southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Plan strenuous outdoor activities carefully, bring water, check on neighbors who may need help staying cool and never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.
Why it matters: The heat affects nearly every plan today, especially outdoor work, recreation, errands and community events.
Read the complete Weather + On This Date report →
2. Food, music and sweet rides roll into Two Rivers today
Source: Two Rivers Auto & Diesel Repair
Two Rivers Auto & Diesel Repair says it is hosting a Sunday gathering from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food, music, vehicles and prizes. The original update does not include the event’s formal name, street address, admission details or information about shade and water, so check directly with the business before heading out. With today’s heat warning, pack water and plan for breaks from the sun.
Why it matters: It is one of today’s clearest same-day opportunities to gather locally and enjoy a summer Sunday in Hastings.
Check the source for the latest event details →
3. Highway 61 reconstruction meeting is Tuesday at Hastings High School
Source: City of Hastings Government
Residents can learn more about the planned Highway 61 reconstruction during a public meeting on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hastings High School. A presentation is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The City’s update says residents will be able to review plans and ask about roundabouts, detours, sidewalks, trails, utilities and possible construction impacts.
Why it matters: Highway 61 changes could affect daily travel, nearby properties, businesses, pedestrians and cyclists for years to come.
View the City’s original update →
Seven Quick Hits
4. Local sweet corn is back at Hometown Dairy
Source: Hometown Dairy
Hometown Dairy says its produce stand is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with sweet corn, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, zucchini, cucumbers, watermelon and more. Selection may change throughout the day.
Check the source for current availability →
5. July 15 deadline extended for a youth football jersey option
Source: Hastings Community Education
Hastings Community Education says families now have through Wednesday, July 15, to secure the jersey option connected to its youth football registration. Because the original information is brief, confirm program eligibility and registration details before enrolling.
Review the registration information →
6. Free naloxone kits are available through a Hastings access point
Source: Rise Up Recovery MN
Rise Up Recovery MN says free naloxone kits are available locally. Pickup hours, the exact access process and current availability are not included in the approved details, so contact the organization or check its original update before visiting.
Check the source for current access details →
7. Rivertown Days WIFFLE Ball teams can register for July 18
Source: City of Hastings Government
Teams of three to six can register for a Rivertown Days WIFFLE Ball tournament beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Pioneer Park. Space is described as limited, so check availability before assembling the lineup.
View the official athletics page →www.hastingsmn.gov/athletics
8. Emerald Greens’ Silver Course is fully open
Source: Emerald Greens Golf Course
Emerald Greens reports that its Silver Course is fully open and that appreciation pricing continues through Friday, July 31. The post does not list the exact rates, so confirm pricing and tee-time availability directly with the course.
Check the original course update →
9. Watch the Raiders Marching Band perform at River Falls Days
Source: Hastings Bands Boosters & Alumni
The Hastings Raiders Marching Band represented the community at River Falls Days on Friday night. A recorded livestream is available for anyone who missed the performance or wants another dose of Raider pride.
10. Star Tribune day-trip guide puts historic Hastings in the spotlight
Source: Star Tribune, shared locally by Hey Dolly Boutique
A new Star Tribune day-trip feature highlights Hastings’ historic downtown, local shopping, art, food, parks and riverfront attractions. The story may have metered or subscriber access, but it offers a welcome outside look at what makes Hastings worth exploring.
If You Only Click One
Make it today’s Weather + On This Date report. The Extreme Heat Warning affects nearly every other item on this list, and checking the forecast first can help you make safer choices about errands, outdoor events, recreation, work and time with children or pets.
Read today’s Hastings weather report →
Also today: Weather + On This Date
Sunday brings a high near 92°F, a heat index near 99°F and the beginning of a multiday Extreme Heat Warning. Today’s time capsule also remembers NASA’s July 12, 2022, release of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first complete set of images—a reminder that even on the hottest Hastings days, there is still an entire universe out there.
Explore today’s forecast and time capsule →
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