LOCAL 10: What Hastings Should Know Today — Sunday, June 28th, 2026
HFC wrapped up their Spring soccer schedule with a Saturday Jamboree held at Vet's Park in Hastings, Minnesota, bringing players and families together for a final day of fun and friendly competition.
Sunday in Hastings is looking warm, breezy, and a little unsettled early, with a chance of morning showers or thunderstorms before the day settles in. That makes today a good one for checking the forecast, saving a few useful links, and planning ahead for river safety, Rivertown Days, Fourth of July, summer lessons, local classes, and community resources.
Today’s LOCAL 10 brings together the local updates Hastings residents may be glad they did not miss — from a new life jacket loaner station near the Mississippi to a major festival schedule, youth activities, public resources, local jobs, and an upcoming Highway 61 meeting.
Today in Hastings in 10 Seconds
It is a warm, breezy Sunday with a “check the sky before you go” kind of morning. Once the early shower and storm chance moves through, today is shaping up as a practical planning day: river safety, Rivertown Days, July 4 plans, swim lessons, kids’ classes, local support resources, and a few useful save-the-link updates for the week ahead.
Top 3 Today
1. New riverfront life jacket loaner station adds a safety boost near the Mississippi
Source: City of Hastings Government
The City of Hastings shared a new riverfront safety update: a life jacket loaner station has been added near the Mississippi River through a City and community partnership. For a river town like Hastings, this is exactly the kind of practical summer update worth knowing — especially for families, visitors, and anyone spending time near the water.
Why it matters: River access is part of Hastings life, and small safety tools can make a real difference during busy summer months.
Read the original City update →
https://m.facebook.com/cityhastingsmn/posts/pfbid02tgxFuVeYZNJ5HAgLWhcf84y376Y1prtKEqttWhR2UeieuPc3PB7hDhk5PERSAbbRl
2. Rivertown Days releases the full schedule for Hastings’ biggest summer weekend
Source: Rivertown Days
Rivertown Days has released the full schedule for Hastings’ biggest summer weekend, running July 16–19, 2026. The official schedule page includes planning details for music, carnival fun, volleyball, food, inflatables, and more. If your family likes to plan ahead — or if you are the person everyone texts asking, “What time does that start?” — this is the link to save.
Why it matters: Rivertown Days is one of Hastings’ biggest annual community weekends, and the schedule helps residents plan before the rush.
View the official schedule →
https://www.rivertowndaysmn.com/schedule-of-events/
Read the original update →
https://m.facebook.com/RivertownDays/posts/pfbid0S96Hq6nTytkhck2mXjDR6V8CfWyjsRRqMCJUyLHYQTeGomfjH4vECZ4GMWjia1L7l
3. Bid for July 4 fireworks VIP seating to support military families
Source: United Heroes League
United Heroes League shared a Fourth of July fundraiser tied to VIP fireworks seating at Hastings Golf Club. The post says bidding ends Wednesday, July 2 at 6 p.m., with proceeds supporting military families through United Heroes League. Since bidding appears to happen through the Facebook post, readers should check the source for current bid details and instructions.
Why it matters: It is a timely Fourth of July opportunity with a local setting and a clear nonprofit purpose.
Check the source for bidding details →
https://m.facebook.com/UnitedHeroesLeague/posts/pfbid0De9wLZDPd4BLeHoNtkN8AE4w6sbCvxWppcsm65nisFsCs8KgGFTywwogqWrdcNbil
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
Seven Quick Hits
4. HAST opens registration for Summer I Love to Swim lessons
Source: Hastings Area Swim Team - HAST
HAST has opened registration for Summer I Love to Swim lessons. Families should check the HAST website for current session details, availability, and registration instructions.
Register or learn more →
https://www.hastswimteam.com
Read the original update →
https://m.facebook.com/HASTswimteam/posts/pfbid0LD5XgzT66geYvVFnCY3TEiUMx3DHkqCQchLXAQuhBhKwNBNj9nge19WcHNmoMq3Sl
5. Rise Up Recovery points residents toward support resources
Source: Rise Up Recovery MN
Rise Up Recovery MN shared a public-service reminder pointing residents toward housing resources, recovery groups, and treatment-related support. HastingsNow is keeping this item simple: if you or someone you know is looking for a first step, check the source and reach out directly.
Check the source for resources →
https://m.facebook.com/riseupmn/posts/pfbid0e2yM1MSnVPS4xwdvQ54V3LbVd9iYGF9wfGZZLBvM1RpQNe8VY5996yrQejdC4Ht5l
6. Wyatt’s is hiring short-term strawberry pre-pickers
Source: Wyatt’s Strawberries**
Wyatt’s Strawberries shared an immediate seasonal hiring need for short-term pre-pickers to help with strawberry orders for roughly two weeks. Because farm needs can change quickly, applicants should check the original post and follow the source’s contact instructions.
Read the hiring update →
https://m.facebook.com/wyattsstrawberries/posts/pfbid02ierzgodafpoyFNjEcWDbCbJNXE3DBnoSuNmKhC9PLsoCcjycbyt5SR76nDUggZp8l
7. Community Ed shares Young Rembrandts drawing workshops
Source: Hastings Community Education
Hastings Community Education shared Young Rembrandts drawing workshops for kids, with separate registration links for Baby Animals and Ocean Life sessions. Since the original source is Instagram, the registration links are the clearest next step.
Register for Baby Animals →
https://arux.link/js8UNh
Register for Ocean Life →
https://arux.link/js8UH2
View the original post →
https://www.instagram.com/p/DaGawlEHFKO
8. Jan’s School of Dance hosts Dance Team Style Master Class
Source: Jan’s School of Dance
Jan’s School of Dance shared a Dance Team Style Master Class for grades 5–12, open to non-students. The visible source details include registration information, but the date should be confirmed through the registration page or source post before making plans.
Check registration details →
https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=546606
Read the original update →
https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=100057352664088&story_fbid=pfbid0cvDB1AtRyDBuinT2ofjZcCbB2vWuftVqmeXmffuuPp7jZtJRxR8o6NZgDvDvoRiJl
9. Hometown Dairy adds a 50% off near-date dairy shelf
Visit Hometown Dairy in Hastings, Minnesota. Photo by Ashley Media.
Source: Hometown Dairy
Hometown Dairy shared a practical shopping update: a 50% off shelf for near-date dairy items. Inventory will change quickly, so this is a “check the shelf while you are there” kind of local deal.
Check the source for latest availability →
https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=61576680179073&story_fbid=pfbid04VcV7EMMSpfG6vxuoXG1yptmQ8J4YM3TRzGLjwZGy2WRzfhsGhxBuzG1GjHBH3VEl
10. MnDOT sets July 14 public meeting for Highway 61 improvements in Hastings
Source: MnDOT Metro / City repost
MnDOT Metro shared a public meeting notice for Highway 61 improvements in Hastings. The meeting is set for Tuesday, July 14, and the official MnDOT project page is the best place to follow details as the date approaches.
View the official MnDOT project page →
http://mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy61hastings
View the MnDOT post →
https://x.com/MnDOTMetro/status/2069899868613537807
If You Only Click One
Click the Rivertown Days official schedule. It is the most broadly useful planning link today because Hastings’ biggest summer weekend is coming up July 16–19, and the schedule helps families, volunteers, businesses, and visitors start organizing their plans now.
View the official schedule →
https://www.rivertowndaysmn.com/schedule-of-events/
Also today: Weather + On This Date
Today’s Weather + On This Date companion post has the full Sunday forecast, including the warm, breezy setup and the chance of morning showers and thunderstorms before the day settles in. The time-capsule side looks back at three June 28 moments, including a St. Croix Valley history note, the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, and a Minnesota-Hollywood connection.
Read today’s Weather + On This Date →
https://www.hastingsnow.com/weather/hastings-mn-weather-on-this-date-sunday-june-28
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