Sunny Valentine’s Day in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County): the National Weather Service forecast calls for a high near 51°F with a light southeast wind around 5 mph turning west‑southwest this afternoon. Tonight looks partly cloudy with a low around 29°F. Plus, a quick Feb. 14 “On This Date” time capsule with one Minnesota connection, one U.S./world moment, and one science/innovation fun fact.