The LOCAL 10
Welcome to The LOCAL 10 — HastingsNow’s daily hub for Hastings, MN. Each day you’ll find a scan‑friendly local briefing and a “Weather + On This Date” snapshot, built to help you plan quickly and follow up on the official details. Start with the newest post below, and come back anytime to catch up.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Animals Edition ▲ August 13, 2025)
Older cats find forever homes, puppies begin heartworm treatment, fund‑raisers surge and a beagle naming contest delights Hastings neighbors. Discover the top ten animal stories making tails wag across town.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Professional Powerhouse Edition ▲ August 11, 2025)
Today’s Professional Powerhouse edition covers everything from renters insurance tips and crash‑detection technology to zoned HVAC comfort, engine care and back‑to‑school shipping. We also share #Mari’s snack hunt, a big city excursion, a heartfelt birthday wish, upcoming Levee Park festivities and a Micah 3:8 reflection—find out what’s buzzing in Hastings.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Neighbors Edition ▲ August 9, 2025)
Hastings is buzzing with activity—from a traffic‑safety ride‑along and deer‑season updates to a $71 million recycling expansion, a guide to decoding pop psychology, support groups for adoptees, National Night Out, woodpecker wonders and local shopping deals.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Churches Edition ▲ August 3, 2025)
Hastings churches are buzzing this week with heartfelt reflections, mission trips and community events. From a soul‑searching “Choose Your Hard” reflection and prayers for a beloved parishioner to youth bonfires, brunches and blood drives, there’s something for everyone in our Local 10 roundup. Catch the highlights and plan your week!
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Food & Drinks Edition ▲ July 30, 2025)
HastingsNow.com’s Local 10 round‑up covers July 30 food & drink buzz: from Afton Apple Orchard’s u‑pick blackberries and Me & Julio’s specials to Spiral Brewery events and Bogey’s bingo night. Stay informed and support local!
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Community Edition ▲ 27 July 2025)
This week’s LOCAL 10 covers everything from a river rescue after a boat explosion to quirky teddy bear fences, pay‑it‑forward kindness, school decisions and free wood giveaways. It also highlights a nature‑based early education open house and explains why late‑night burgers are harder to find these days. Dive into the full story for the news, tips and smiles.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Health & Wellness Edition ▲ July 25, 2025)
Hastings’ wellness scene is buzzing—from chiropractic tune‑ups and PEMF yoga to seniors’ recreation, kids’ eyewear and IV therapy at Rivertown Days. Catch up on the top ten stories shaping our health conversations today.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (Food & Drink Edition ▲ July 23 2025)
Hastings is buzzing with vibrant food‑and‑drink news: pick your own bouquets and raspberries, savor taco specials, burgers and free pie, test your trivia skills and sip signature cocktails. Learn how bulk shopping and free‑range turkeys support sustainability while celebrating our community.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (FRONT PAGE Edition ▲ July 21, 2025)
Rivertown Days cookies, Hockey Day matchups, Levee Park comedy nights and more—our LOCAL 10 lineup spotlights the happiest happenings in Hastings this week.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (DOWNTOWN Edition ▲ July 21, 2025)
Downtown Hastings is alive with activity! This Local 10 round‑up covers recovery groups, a mobile coffeehouse headed to a pioneer show, hydration pop‑ups, Rivertown Days car shows, duck races, theatre previews, disc golf tournaments and creative workshops.
What Hastings Is Talking About Today (COMMUNITY ▲ July 19, 2025)
Hastings is humming with summer stories: from Rivertown Days events and massive yard sales to a new ice‑cream shop and heartfelt pet alerts. Learn what your neighbors are talking about today and how you can get involved in the conversation.