Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, February 8
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That Mississippi River view hits different on a gray winter morning—like Hastings is wrapped in a cozy, cloud-colored blanket… with just enough chill to remind you it’s still February.
Today’s weather in Hastings, MN: Mostly cloudy; 34°F / 26°F; SE wind 5–10 mph.
What happened on Feb. 8 (Minnesota): Minnesota’s first female suffrage bill (House File 91) was introduced in the state House (1869).
What happened on Feb. 8 (U.S./world + culture): Boy Scouts of America incorporated (1910); Jules Verne born (1828).
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 34°F / 26°F
Wind: Southeast 5–10 mph (light breeze); early wind chill: 18°F (observed)
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
Early today is starting out overcast and cold (26°F at the latest observation). Through the afternoon, temperatures inch up to around 34°F, but the sky stays mostly cloudy. This evening stays quiet and gray, with temps sliding back down toward the mid-20s overnight and a light south-southeast breeze.
What to wear / what to plan
Layer up: think winter coat + hat + gloves (that wind chill can bite early)
If you’re out around downtown or the river, a scarf is a solid upgrade from “brave” to “comfortable”
Planning ahead: Monday looks milder (high near 41°F), if you’ve got outdoor errands to shuffle
Weather Joke of the Day
Levee Park called—apparently 34°F counts as ‘almost spring’ if you say it confidently.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1869 — Minnesota’s first woman suffrage bill is introduced. A woman suffrage bill was introduced in the Minnesota House on February 8, 1869—an early step in a long, determined push for voting rights in the state.
1910 — The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated. February 8, 1910 is recognized as the day William D. Boyce incorporated the Boy Scouts of America, launching a youth movement that spread nationwide.
1828 — Jules Verne is born. The French author Jules Verne (born February 8, 1828) helped lay the groundwork for modern science fiction—fueling imaginations with adventurous “what if?” storytelling long before space travel was real.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Hastings MN Point Forecast (MapClick)” — Accessed Feb 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM CT.
MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “Minnesota Female Suffrage Bill, 1870” — Accessed Feb 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM CT.
Scouting America (Scouting.org) — “Language of Scouting” — Accessed Feb 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM CT.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — “Jules Verne | Biography & Facts” — Accessed Feb 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM CT.
Weather can change quickly—official National Weather Service alerts and updates supersede anything summarized here.
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