Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Hastings, Minnesota, can expect a cool, cloudy and rainy Thursday, October 15, 2026, with a high near 54°F and a 90% daytime rain chance. Showers become more likely toward late morning and continue into the afternoon; Thursday night brings a low around 43°F and more showers. Today’s time capsule explores an early Minnesota–Dakotas blizzard in 1880, the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act and the 75th anniversary of the television debut of I Love Lucy. Find practical clothing and planning suggestions, a local weather joke and direct links to the official weather and history sources.