Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, April 30th
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A crisp April morning is greeting Hastings with frost on the grass, sunshine on the way, and a very “keep the hoodie handy” kind of spring mood. Around downtown, Levee Park, and the riverfront, today should feel bright — just not warm enough to get too confident.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 53°F; low around 34°F
Precipitation: No daytime rain chance provided; frost is the main weather note
Wind: North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph
Hazards/alerts: Widespread frost mainly before 8 a.m.; areas of frost again after 3 a.m. tonight. Official alert status: (not provided)
Today starts chilly, with widespread frost mainly before 8 a.m. After that, Hastings gets a mostly sunny Thursday with a high near 53 — pleasant in the sun, cool in the shade, and still very much late April in Minnesota. Tonight turns partly cloudy with areas of frost after 3 a.m., so gardeners may want to keep one eye on tender plants and another on the coffee maker.
What to wear / what to plan
Start with a jacket or warm layer, especially before school or work.
Sunglasses may actually earn their keep this afternoon.
Cover or protect sensitive plants tonight.
Good day for a walk near the river — just not flip-flop weather yet.
Weather Joke of the Day
The Hastings Bridge gets to wear its spring jacket today, too — sunny enough for a stroll, chilly enough to keep both hands on your coffee.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1816 — Congress limits fur-trading licenses to U.S. citizens only. The Minnesota Historical Society notes that soon after, John J. Astor’s American Fur Company pushed out British rivals including the Hudson’s Bay and North West Companies — a reminder that trade, rivers, and regional power were deeply connected long before Hastings became Hastings.
1789 — George Washington delivers his first inaugural address. Washington spoke to Congress at Federal Hall in New York City, setting a precedent that every elected president has followed since: going beyond the oath with an inaugural address.
1993 — CERN puts the World Wide Web software in the public domain. CERN says that decision helped the web flourish — a pretty big day for everything from school research to local news sites like this one.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Forecast.weather.gov MapClick for Hastings, MN” — forecast details provided from the NWS page for Hastings, updated 4:49 a.m. CT; accessed April 30, 2026, 4:53 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — “This Day in Minnesota History” — accessed April 30, 2026, 4:53 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - April 30” — accessed April 30, 2026, 4:53 a.m. CT.
CERN — “The birth of the Web” — accessed April 30, 2026, 4:53 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official alerts and the latest National Weather Service forecast before making weather-sensitive plans.
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