Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 25th
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Hastings is waking up to a warm Memorial Day with a very “get outside, but bring water” kind of feel. Whether you’re heading downtown, walking near Levee Park, crossing the bridge, or firing up the grill, today looks like one of those late-May days that reminds us summer is knocking politely.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 87°F / Low around 64°F
Precipitation:(not provided) for Memorial Day; no rain is mentioned in the Memorial Day or tonight forecast text.
Wind: South-southwest wind 5 to 10 mph today; south wind around 5 mph tonight
Alerts / hazards:(not provided)
Forecast update: National Weather Service forecast copied with a 5:41 a.m. update timestamp.
Today starts partly sunny, then gradually turns sunny, with a warm afternoon high near 87°F. The breeze should stay light enough for a comfortable walk, patio stop, or backyard gathering, but the temperature will feel more like early summer than spring. Tonight looks calm and pleasant, with mostly clear skies and a low around 64°F.
What to wear / what to plan
Light, breathable clothing is the move.
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and water if you’ll be out downtown or near the river.
Great day for grilling, patios, walks, and Memorial Day visiting.
Shade breaks will be your friend by afternoon.
Weather Joke of the Day
With 87 degrees and a south-southwest breeze, even the Hastings bridge might roll up its sleeves and say, “Alright, summer, I see you.”
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1985 — In St. Paul, Anne Morrow Lindbergh unveiled the sculpture “Charles Lindbergh—The Boy and The Man” on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds. MNopedia notes the work honored Lindbergh’s 1927 transatlantic flight and his Minnesota childhood roots.
1787 — The Constitutional Convention officially got going in Philadelphia after seven states reached a quorum. The National Archives explains that the meeting, first intended to revise the Articles of Confederation, eventually produced a new frame of government: the U.S. Constitution.
1977 — The original “Star Wars” opened in American theaters on May 25, turning Memorial Day weekend into a pop-culture launchpad for a galaxy far, far away. HISTORY notes the film went on to become a major cultural phenomenon.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Point Forecast: Hastings MN” — forecast URL and forecast text provided in today’s editor packet; updated 5:41 a.m. CT; accessed May 25, 2026, 5:43 a.m. CT.
MNopedia / Minnesota Historical Society — “Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial, St. Paul” — accessed May 25, 2026, 5:43 a.m. CT.
National Archives — “Constitution of the United States (1787)” — accessed May 25, 2026, 5:43 a.m. CT.
HISTORY — “‘Star Wars’ opens in theaters” — accessed May 25, 2026, 5:43 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official alerts and the latest National Weather Service forecast before heading out.
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