Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Thursday, September 17, 2026, brings patchy fog before 9 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 76°F in Hastings, Minnesota. Thursday night cools to around 56°F, with a small shower chance near daybreak Friday. Today’s time capsule visits the NFL’s 1920 beginnings in a car showroom, the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and space shuttle Enterprise’s public debut in 1976—50 years ago today. It’s a practical, sourced guide for planning school, work, downtown errands and afternoon riverfront time, with three memorable September 17 stories along the way.