Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, April 29th
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It’s a crisp spring Wednesday in Hastings — the kind of morning where downtown coffee tastes better, the river looks sharp, and your jacket still gets one more shift before May arrives. Expect increasing clouds, a cool northwest breeze, and a chilly reminder tonight that Minnesota gardens should not get too confident yet.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: High near 55°F; low around 34°F tonight.
Precipitation:No rain chance provided for today or tonight.
Wind: Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph today; northwest 5 to 10 mph tonight.
Feels like note: Early this morning, nearby South St. Paul reported 40°F with a 35°F wind chill.
Alerts / hazards: A Hazardous Weather Outlook is listed, and the forecast calls for areas of frost after 3 a.m. tonight.
Today starts partly cloudy and chilly, then turns into a cool late-April day with clouds increasing through the afternoon. The northwest breeze will keep things feeling fresh, especially near the Hastings Bridge, Levee Park, and open spots along the Mississippi. Tonight clears out, temperatures dip into the mid-30s, and frost may develop after 3 a.m.
What to wear / what to plan
Keep the light jacket or fleece handy.
Good day for errands, walks, and downtown stops — just expect a cool breeze.
Bring tender plants inside or cover them tonight.
If you park near the river, do not let the sunshine trick you into dressing like it’s June.
Weather Joke of the Day
The northwest wind is giving Hastings a free hairstyle check today — especially if you cross the bridge without a hat.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1861 — The First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment mustered for duty at Fort Snelling. MNopedia notes that Minnesota’s first Civil War regiment filled quickly, with 1,009 men from St. Paul and nearby towns mustering on April 29, 1861.
1792 — Matthew Vassar was born. The Library of Congress notes that Vassar later donated much of his brewing fortune and land in Poughkeepsie, New York, to establish a women’s college at a time when many top institutions excluded women. Vassar Female College was founded in 1861 and opened in 1865.
1899 — Duke Ellington was born in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress describes Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington as one of America’s great composers, bandleaders, and recording artists — a jazz giant whose work stretched across clubs, theaters, film, sacred concerts, and more.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN.” Forecast page accessed Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:40 a.m. CT. Forecast valid beginning 5 a.m. CDT Apr. 29, 2026; current conditions last updated 5:35 a.m. CDT.
MNopedia / Minnesota Historical Society — “First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.” Accessed Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:40 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History - April 29.” Accessed Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:40 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so check official National Weather Service alerts before making travel, outdoor work, or planting decisions.
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