Exciting News for Downtown Hastings: HastingsNow.com and the DBA Unite!
HastingsNow.com is now a member of the Hastings Downtown Business Association, the official organizers of local favorites like the CarShow and Holiday Hoopla! Learn how this partnership will benefit the Hastings community.
Making Waves & Memories: Hastings Middle School Swim & Dive Team Splashes to Success
Hastings Middle School’s Swim & Dive team capped off the season with personal bests, big smiles, and a pool full of hometown pride. Dive into our recap of the April 16th meet – and don’t miss the photo gallery packed with amazing moments! Click to view the splash-tastic photos and read more.
Envisioning the Perfect Economy: From America’s Founding to Hastings’ Future
Hastings, Minnesota takes a local look at what a “perfect economy” could be. From America’s founding ideals to today’s realities, we connect the dots between national trade policies, Minnesota’s tax strategy, and local initiatives shaping life in Hastings. Along the way, voices of local business owners and community leaders lend a human perspective – making big economic ideas engaging, accessible, and relevant for our community. (HastingsNow.com – building community through informed local storytelling)
Pente: The Classic Game of Five Stones – Now Bringing Hastings Together Online
Pente, the classic strategy board game of five-in-a-row, has arrived in Hastings – and it’s bringing our community together in a whole new way! 🎲 Born in an Oklahoma pizza parlor and now reborn online, Pente blends ancient game roots with modern fun. Discover the game’s fascinating origin story, its rise to 1980s fame (even President Reagan had a set!), and the brain-tickling strategy and philosophy behind each move. Whether you’re a puzzle lover, a competitive spirit, or just looking for a new family game night favorite, Pente has something for you. HastingsNow.com is proud to launch Pente online – challenge your friends and neighbors, sharpen your wits, and see who can connect five first. Ready to play? It’s your move, Hastings! 🔵⚪🔵⚪🔵
Hastings Meets AI: Neighbors in a High-Tech Future
Hastings is embracing the age of AI with open arms and common-sense caution. From classrooms where teachers use ChatGPT as a creative teaching tool to local farms and businesses leveraging smart tech, our community is learning to work with AI, not against it. Discover how educators, healthcare workers, farmers, and shop owners in Hastings, MN are using artificial intelligence to enhance (not replace) what they do best – all while keeping our famous small-town heart and humanity at the center. This in-depth guide shares local voices, practical examples, and hopeful tips for thriving alongside our new high-tech helpers.
How HastingsNow.com Is Helping Hastings, Minnesota, Thrive Amid the Challenge of Stagflation
Explore how HastingsNow.com’s unique approach to community engagement and local support provides powerful solutions for Hastings, MN, to navigate and overcome stagflation.
Ice, Pools, and Zambonis: Hastings' Epic Guide to the Coolest Seasonal and Internship Jobs in Town!
Looking for epic job opportunities right here in Hastings? From mastering the Zamboni at the Civic Arena to making a splash at the Aquatic Center, find your perfect local gig and become a Hastings legend!
Investing in Hastings: How Community Investment Funds Shape Our City's Future
Learn how Community Investment Funds (CIFs) enable Hastings residents to invest in local improvements—from streetscape beautification to park enhancements—and shape the future of our vibrant city.
Epic Summer Returns: Hastings Music + Market 2025 – Vendor Applications Now Open!
Hastings Music + Market returns this summer, blending live music, local artisans, and family activities at downtown Hastings' Levee Park. Vendor applications are now open—join the fun!
Get Active with Hastings, MN Athletics: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore Hastings, MN's vibrant athletic scene! Join epic leagues in Bags, Pickleball, Sand Volleyball, and Slow Pitch Softball. Build friendships, stay active, and embrace local sports heritage!
Co-Intelligence in Hastings: What Ethan Mollick Can Teach Us About AI (And Why It’s Not Just Sci-Fi Stuff)
Discover how Ethan Mollick’s groundbreaking insights on AI and entrepreneurship can help local businesses in Hastings, Minnesota thrive. Learn practical AI strategies that level the playing field for small businesses, streamline operations, and drive innovation.
Where Are All the Single Old Men Hiding?
Join us at HastingsNow.com as we embark on a laugh-out-loud quest to uncover the secret spots of Hastings' elusive bachelors! From KFC hangouts and ice fishing shanties to early morning gas stations and more, our community's witty responses reveal that these single old men are hiding in plain sight. Dive in, enjoy the local humor, and join the conversation in true H-town style.
Hastings, Meet Ruth Kastner: The Woman Who Might Just Prove the Future is Talking to Us
Is the future already influencing your decisions? Quantum physicist Ruth Kastner’s Transactional Interpretation (TI) suggests that reality is a two-way street, where the past and future communicate through quantum transactions. Discover how her groundbreaking theory could transform Hastings, Minnesota, from local business strategies to everyday life. Could HastingsNow.com’s LOCAL 10 be a quantum matchmaking service for success? Read on and find out.
Will AI Keep Humans Alive? The Six Reasons and Ten Horrific Outcomes That’ll Make You Want to Hug a Robot Today
Will artificial intelligence be our savior or our nightmare? As AI takes over, will it keep humans around—or hit the delete button on our species? In this must-read blog, we break down six reasons AI might actually let us live (including why we make great entertainment) and ten horrifying ways AI could enslave or eliminate us (hint: ever heard of "human batteries"?). If you've ever wondered about the future of humanity in a world run by robots, this is the blog post for you. Read now on HastingsNow.com before the robots decide for you!
H-Town Hits Cottage Grove: A Fancy Barn, 36 Beers on Tap, and a Vintage Shop That Slaps!
HastingsNow.com is heading to Cottage Grove, Minnesota, to explore three incredible local businesses—The Madison, a luxurious event venue; Junction 70 Bar & Grill, a top dining and entertainment spot; and Boondocks Vintage Boutique, a treasure trove of unique finds. Get an inside look at these community gems and send us your questions for our upcoming interviews!
Hastings City Council: From Public Art to Public Safety, a Busy Start to February!
The Hastings City Council had a busy start to February, tackling a range of important topics from public art to public safety at their meeting on Monday, February 3rd. The meeting included updates on the Arts & Culture Commission's 2025 work plan, a discussion on the Gores Pool #3 Wildlife Management Area, and progress on funding for the city's water treatment plants.
Keep Hustlin’, Hastings: Your Ultimate 2025 Survival & Reinvention Guide
Struggling with uncertainty in 2025? "Keep Hustlin’, Hastings: Your Ultimate 2025 Survival & Reinvention Guide" is your friendly roadmap to turning setbacks into comebacks. Discover practical self-care tips, inspiring stories of reinvention, and smart strategies for personal branding and AI empowerment—all tailored for our resilient Hastings community. Whether you're facing job loss or just seeking a fresh start, this guide is your invitation to rediscover hope, creativity, and the strength of local connection.
Life in 1900: Hastings History and the Iconic Schwartz House
Discover life in 1900 Hastings, Minnesota, through the lens of the Schwartz family and their well-kept home at 510 E. Sixth Street. Nick Schwartz, a talented painter, and his wife Angeline raised five children in a house that reflects the resilience and charm of the era. Learn how this historic home and its story connect us to the rich heritage of Hastings.
Man for Sale (or Free): The Hastings Breakup That Shook Facebook
When a frustrated Hastings local posted about her unwilling-to-leave ex, Facebook went full Thunderdome. From legal advice to true crime references, the comments section turned into a must-read saga. Is this the craziest breakup post in Hastings history? You decide.