Sunday, July 26, 2026, will be dangerously hot in Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 94°F and an Extreme Heat Warning continuing through 9 p.m. A small morning rain chance should give way to mostly sunny skies before showers and thunderstorms become more likely Sunday night. Today’s time capsule remembers the birth of Minnesota Governor William Rush Merriam, the launch of NASA’s Explorer 4 satellite and the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The post helps Hastings readers plan outdoor activities, manage the heat and prepare for changing evening weather.