Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Hastings, Minnesota, starts Saturday, October 17, 2026, with widespread frost and a Freeze Warning through 9 a.m. CDT, followed by sunshine and a high near 58°F. South-southwest winds may gust to 30 mph, and Saturday night brings clear skies and a low around 40°F. Today’s time capsule revisits the Twins’ 1987 World Series opener, the 1777 surrender at Saratoga and space pioneer Mae Jemison’s 1956 birth. Find practical clothing and planning tips, a local weather joke and direct source links to help plan a comfortable Hastings weekend.