Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Saturday, September 12, brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 77°F to Hastings, Minnesota, with a northwest breeze around 10 mph. Saturday night should be mostly clear and cooler, with a low near 51°F. Today’s time capsule follows the Third Minnesota Infantry home in 1865, revisits Jack Kilby’s successful 1958 test of the first integrated circuit and remembers President Kennedy’s inspiring 1962 space address at Rice University. It’s a practical, sourced guide for planning weekend errands, river walks, outdoor activities and a cooler Saturday evening around Hastings.