Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, April 28th
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It’s a crisp spring Tuesday in Hastings: the kind of morning where the Mississippi looks calm, downtown feels freshly rinsed from yesterday’s weather, and a jacket still earns its keep. Expect a mostly sunny day — bright, cool, and a little breezy around the Hastings Bridge.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 54°F; low tonight around 36°F
Precipitation: No precipitation mentioned for Tuesday; the next small shower chance is 10% after 5 p.m. Wednesday
Wind: West-northwest wind around 15 mph today; early wind chill was 36°F at 5:15 a.m.
Alerts / hazards: NWS lists a Hazardous Weather Outlook; frost is possible after 5 a.m. Wednesday
Morning starts fair and chilly, with northwest wind making it feel colder than the thermometer. By afternoon, Hastings should see mostly sunny skies, but the west-northwest breeze will keep it from feeling truly warm. Tonight turns partly cloudy, and anyone with tender plants or ambitious patio flowers should keep an eye on the late-night frost risk.
What to wear / what to plan
A jacket or hoodie for the morning and evening
Sunglasses for the brighter afternoon
A little patience with the breeze if you’re walking near the river
Cover tender plants or move pots inside before bed
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s west-northwest breeze is the Hastings Bridge politely reminding everyone that April still keeps a jacket in the trunk.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1849 —The Minnesota Pioneer published its first weekly edition in Saint Paul. The Minnesota Historical Society credits it as the first paper printed in the new Minnesota Territory — a fitting April 28 note for anyone who cares about local news, civic life, and community storytelling. Source: Minnesota Historical Society.
1947 — The Kon-Tiki expedition set sail from Callao, Peru, on a balsawood raft carrying six men and a parrot. After 101 days at sea, the raft reached a coral reef near Raroia in Polynesia — one of the 20th century’s most memorable exploration stories. Source: The Kon-Tiki Museum.
1899 — Early film cameraman G. W. “Billy” Bitzer filmed Stealing a Dinner on a New York rooftop, featuring Professor Leonidas and his troupe of dogs and cats. Yes, even the early movies understood that animals make excellent content. Source: Library of Congress.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN” — Link: National Weather Service point forecast — Current conditions last updated 28 Apr 5:15 a.m. CDT; accessed April 28, 2026, 5:24 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society — “Minnesota Pioneer” — Link: MNHS newspaper history page — Accessed April 28, 2026, 5:24 a.m. CT.
The Kon-Tiki Museum — “Kon-Tiki Expedition” — Link: Kon-Tiki Museum expedition page — Accessed April 28, 2026, 5:24 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - April 28” — Link: LOC Today in History page — Accessed April 28, 2026, 5:24 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check official NWS alerts before travel, outdoor work, or early-season planting decisions.
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