Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 10th
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It’s a cool, bright Sunday in Hastings, Minnesota — good for a Mother’s Day walk near Levee Park, a slow lap through downtown, or a quick “do we need to cover the flowers?” check before bed.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 60°F today; low around 32°F tonight.
Precip chance + timing: No daytime rain chance was provided for Sunday.
Wind: Light west-northwest wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning; north wind 5 to 10 mph tonight, becoming light and variable.
Hazards / alerts:Widespread frost mainly after 4 a.m. tonight; official alert status: (not provided).
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a mostly sunny Sunday with a cool spring feel and a noticeable northwest breeze by late morning or afternoon. The day should be perfectly usable for errands, brunch, visiting family, or a walk by the river — just not quite “shorts with confidence” weather. Tonight is the bigger planning note: clear skies and a low near freezing bring widespread frost mainly after 4 a.m., so tender plants, porch flowers, and early garden starts may need a cover.
What to wear / what to plan
Light jacket or sweatshirt early and near the river.
Sunglasses for the mostly sunny stretch.
A plant cover, sheet, or garage spot for tender flowers tonight.
Good day for outdoor plans, but keep it cool-weather casual.
Weather Joke of the Day
The Mississippi at Levee Park gets sunshine today, but with frost sneaking in after 4 a.m., even the flower baskets may ask for a tiny blanket.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1810 — The Minnesota Historical Election Archive lists May 10, 1810, as the birth date of James Shields, who later resided in Faribault and served as a Minnesota U.S. senator from 1858 to 1859. The same archive notes that his birth year is listed differently in some sources, but his political footnote is remarkable: the U.S. Senate says Shields is the only person to represent three different states in the Senate.
1869 — Officials and workers for the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways gathered at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, to drive the Golden Spike, marking completion of the first transcontinental railroad. The Library of Congress notes the new connection cut a journey of four months or more to about one week — a transportation leap that changed how towns, farms, families, and businesses connected across the country.
1899 —Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Britannica describes him as an American dancer and singer best known for musical comedy films with Ginger Rogers — a little Sunday arts-and-culture sparkle for the time capsule.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN / Detailed Forecast” — accessed Sunday, May 10, 2026, 5:42 a.m. CT; forecast details were also provided from the NWS forecast update timestamped 5:38 a.m. CT.
timeanddate.com — “Mother’s Day 2026 in the US” — accessed Sunday, May 10, 2026, 5:42 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Election Archive — “James Shields Candidate” — accessed Sunday, May 10, 2026, 5:42 a.m. CT.
U.S. Senate — “James Shields: A Featured Biography” — accessed Sunday, May 10, 2026, 5:42 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - May 10” — accessed Sunday, May 10, 2026, 5:42 a.m. CT.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — “Fred Astaire” — accessed Sunday, May 10, 2026, 5:42 a.m. CT.
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