Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026, brings patchy fog before 9 a.m. to Hastings, Minnesota, followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 86°F. Saturday night cools to around 66°F, with a small chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Today’s time capsule explores Minneapolis switching on centralized hydroelectric power in 1882, the First Continental Congress gathering in 1774 and Voyager 1 launching in 1977. It’s a practical guide to planning river walks, errands and weekend outdoor time, with a few fascinating stops in Minnesota, American and space history.