Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, February 11
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A bright, calm winter day in Hastings is basically an invitation to take the long way past the river—just one more loop by Levee Park, just because. Today’s forecast looks like it’s leaning into that vibe.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance (Hastings, MN):
High / Low: 37°F / 26°F (tonight)
Precip chance + timing window: No precipitation mentioned for today; clouds increase tonight (chance % + timing window: (not provided)).
Wind: Calm wind (feels-like/wind chill: (not provided)).
Alerts/hazards: No hazardous weather expected at this time (per NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook).
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening):
This morning stays sunny and quiet, and with the wind basically taking the day off, it should feel a bit more comfortable than a breezy February morning.
By afternoon, we top out around 37°F—nice “walk-to-get-coffee” weather if you’re dressed for it.
This evening and overnight, clouds gradually roll in, and we slide down to around 26°F.
Quick “what to wear / what to plan”
Layers win: think warm base + coat you can unzip on a sunny walk.
Bring sunglasses if you’re out by the Mississippi—winter sun can be sneaky-bright.
Plan outdoor errands earlier if you prefer clear skies before the clouds thicken tonight.
Weather Joke of the Day
Sunny and calm in Hastings: perfect weather for a downtown stroll that ‘accidentally’ ends at a bakery.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1891 — Minnesota’s iron-range engine gets a boost. On February 11, the Merritt family incorporated the Duluth, Missabe & Northern Railway Company, part of the big effort to connect Mesabi iron ore country to shipping routes and markets. (Source: MNopedia / Minnesota Historical Society.)
1916 — A headline-making arrest tied to free speech and birth control. Activist and lecturer Emma Goldman was arrested on February 11 in New York City, charged under the Comstock Act in connection with distributing information about contraception—an issue that sparked major public debate in the U.S. (Source: Library of Congress, “Today in History.”)
2016 — Science gets a whole new “set of ears.” On February 11, LIGO announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves, confirming a key prediction of Einstein’s theory and opening a new way to study dramatic events in the universe. (Source: LIGO Lab / Caltech news release.)
How we know
National Weather Service — Point Forecast: Hastings, MN (44.74°N, 92.86°W)
Accessed 5:01 AM CT (America/Chicago), Feb 11, 2026National Weather Service (Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN) — Hazardous Weather Outlook
Accessed 5:01 AM CT (America/Chicago), Feb 11, 2026Minnesota Historical Society (MNopedia) — “The Merritt Family and the Mesabi Iron Range”
Accessed 5:01 AM CT (America/Chicago), Feb 11, 2026Library of Congress — Today in History – February 11 (Emma Goldman)
Accessed 5:01 AM CT (America/Chicago), Feb 11, 2026LIGO Lab (Caltech) — News Release: “Gravitational Waves Detected 100 Years After Einstein's Prediction” (Feb 11, 2016)
Accessed 5:01 AM CT (America/Chicago), Feb 11, 2026
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