Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, in Hastings, Minnesota starts with a chance of early showers and thunderstorms before conditions improve and skies gradually clear, with a high near 85°F. Tuesday night falls to around 65°F, with another small storm chance arriving very late. Today’s time capsule visits a 1930 Dakota County post-office groundbreaking, the 1934 arrival of the first civilian prisoners at Alcatraz and astronomer Asaph Hall’s 1877 discovery of Deimos. It’s a quick, sourced guide for Hastings readers planning the commute, errands, outdoor time and evening activities.
Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 21st
Start your Thursday with a quick, helpful Hastings update. This edition of Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date covers today’s local forecast, what to wear, and three memorable May 21 stories — including an early Hastings growth milestone from 1858, the founding of the American Red Cross in 1881, and Amelia Earhart’s history-making 1932 Atlantic landing. The local history item is grounded in a Dakota County historical transcription, while the Red Cross and Earhart items are supported by primary or institutional sources. Weather details are based on the National Weather Service forecast for Hastings.