Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 26th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 26th

Warm weather arrives in Hastings, Minnesota, this Tuesday, May 26, with a high near 89°F, partly sunny skies, and a slight afternoon chance of showers and thunderstorms. In today’s HastingsNow weather and history update, we pair the local forecast with a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota history note, Abraham Lincoln and the Montana Territory, and the birth of Sally Ride.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 25th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 25th

Warm Memorial Day weather arrives in Hastings, Minnesota, with sunshine, a high near 87, and a classic get-outside kind of vibe. This HastingsNow daily update pairs today’s local forecast with a short “On This Date” time capsule featuring Minnesota history, the Constitutional Convention, and the 1977 opening of Star Wars.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 24th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 24th

Enjoy a sunny Sunday in Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 81 before showers and thunderstorms move in after midnight. This HastingsNow weather-and-history update also highlights three May 24 “On This Date” moments, including Henry Hastings Sibley becoming Minnesota’s first state governor, the first telegraph message, and Major League Baseball’s first night game.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 22nd

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 22nd

Get the latest Hastings, Minnesota weather for Friday, May 22, plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring a meaningful Minnesota history note, a notable American historical moment, and a fascinating space milestone. This HastingsNow.com update gives local readers an easy, friendly snapshot of today’s forecast and a few memorable facts worth sharing.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 21st

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 21st

Start your Thursday with a quick, helpful Hastings update. This edition of Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date covers today’s local forecast, what to wear, and three memorable May 21 stories — including an early Hastings growth milestone from 1858, the founding of the American Red Cross in 1881, and Amelia Earhart’s history-making 1932 Atlantic landing. The local history item is grounded in a Dakota County historical transcription, while the Red Cross and Earhart items are supported by primary or institutional sources. Weather details are based on the National Weather Service forecast for Hastings.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 20th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 20th

Wondering what the weather is in Hastings, Minnesota for Wednesday, May 20? Expect a sunny, crisp spring day with a high near 64°F, a low around 41°F, and light north wind — plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 flight, the 1862 Homestead Act, and the 1873 birth of blue jeans.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 19th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 19th

Stay up to date with Hastings, MN weather for Tuesday, May 19th, including today’s cool, cloudy forecast, breezy northwest winds, and possible afternoon sprinkles. This HastingsNow local weather and history post also features an “On This Date” time capsule with a Minnesota milestone, a major Mississippi River Civil War moment, and a Minnesota Timberwolves legend’s birthday.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 17th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 17th

Cloudy, breezy weather moves through Hastings, Minnesota on Sunday, May 17, with a high near 70°F, a chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms, and a much wetter storm window Sunday night. Today’s HastingsNow time capsule looks back at James Shields and early Minnesota statehood, the Brown v. Board of Education decision, and the first Kentucky Derby.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 16th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 16th

A warm, sunny Saturday is on tap for Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 82 and light winds — a great setup for downtown strolling, patio time, and weekend plans. In today’s HastingsNow weather and history update, we also look back at three May 16 moments: the 1934 Minneapolis Teamsters strike, President Andrew Johnson’s 1868 impeachment vote, and the first Academy Awards in 1929.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 15th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 15th

It’s a sunny, summer-like Friday in Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 87°F, light west-southwest wind, and only a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms this evening. In today’s HastingsNow Weather + On This Date, we pair the practical local forecast with three memorable May 15 history notes — including a wild Minnesota zoo story, the launch of scheduled U.S. airmail, and the birth of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 14th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 14th

Get the Hastings, Minnesota weather forecast for Thursday, May 14, plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule. Today brings warm temperatures near 78°F, breezy south winds, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5 p.m., along with three notable May 14 stories tied to Minnesota remembrance, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the launch of Skylab.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 12th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 12th

Looking for the Hastings, Minnesota weather for Tuesday, May 12th? Hastings starts the day with a slight chance of early showers, then turns mostly sunny and breezy with a high near 74°F and west-northwest gusts up to 35 mph. This daily HastingsNow update also includes a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota newspaper milestone from 1933, the end of the Berlin Blockade in 1949, and the 1967 release of Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 9th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 9th

Planning your Saturday in Hastings, Minnesota? Here’s your quick local update for Saturday, May 9th: a slight chance of early morning showers, cloudy skies giving way to gradual clearing, a high near 63°F, and breezy northwest winds that may gust up to 25 mph. It’s the kind of day that starts gray but improves nicely for downtown errands, a walk near the river, or time outside later in the day.

This HastingsNow.com daily update also includes a fun “On This Date” time capsule featuring three notable May 9 moments: Minnesota’s early pro soccer excitement with the Minnesota Kicks in 1976, the official national recognition of Mother’s Day in 1914, and Benjamin Franklin’s famous “Join or Die” image from 1754. If you want a practical Hastings weather snapshot plus a quick, interesting history break, this post gives you both in one easy read.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 8th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 8th

Looking for the Hastings, MN weather for Friday, May 8th? Today brings a mostly sunny spring day with a high near 70°F, light winds turning west, and a small chance of showers arriving late tonight. It’s the kind of day made for a downtown stroll, a Levee Park stop, or a quick look at the river before sunset.

This HastingsNow.com daily update also includes an “On This Date” mini time capsule, featuring a Minnesota river-history moment, a major U.S. historical event, and a fun culture fact tied to May 8. If you want a fast, friendly snapshot of today’s Hastings forecast plus a little history, this post is built to give you both in one easy read.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 6th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 6th

Wondering what the weather is like in Hastings, Minnesota on Wednesday, May 6? Hastings starts the day with widespread frost and a Frost Advisory through 8:00 a.m., then turns mostly sunny with a high near 52°F and a west-northwest wind of 5 to 15 mph. It’s a cool, bright spring day with another chance of frost late tonight. On this date, Minnesota history includes Charles Joy’s first automobile ascent of St. Paul’s Selby Hill in 1901, while national and tech history mark the creation of the Works Progress Administration in 1935 and EDSAC’s first calculation in 1949.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, May 5th

Frost started the day in Hastings, but the rest of Tuesday stays cool and calm with increasing clouds, a high near 54°F, and a west-northwest breeze. It’s a jacket day downtown — the kind of early-May forecast that feels crisp, practical, and very Minnesota.

Today’s time capsule gives readers a strong mix of local and wider history: Crow Wing County-born Charles Albert Bender enters the story in 1884, the Battle of Puebla gives May 5 its deeper meaning in 1862, and John B. Stetson’s 1830 birth ties the day to one of America’s most recognizable frontier icons. It’s a classic HastingsNow combination: useful weather, a little history, and something interesting to share over coffee.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 4th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 4th

Looking for the Hastings, MN weather for Monday, May 4th? Expect a breezy, partly sunny spring day with a high near 65°F, dry conditions, and southwest winds shifting west-northwest with gusts up to 25 mph, followed by a cool night near 35°F.

Today’s HastingsNow time capsule also looks back at three memorable May 4 moments: the 1803 Louisiana Purchase signing, the first Bird Day in 1894, and NASA’s 1989 launch of Magellan toward Venus. It’s a fitting mix for Hastings — river history, spring nature, and a little space-age wonder above a classic small-town Monday.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 3rd

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 3rd

Enjoy a beautiful Sunday in Hastings, Minnesota, with sunny skies and a high near 70. In today’s HastingsNow weather and history update, we cover what to expect from morning through evening, plus a May 3 “On This Date” time capsule featuring a memorable Minnesota Twins no-hitter, World Press Freedom Day, and a Midwest arts note tied to playwright William Inge.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 2nd

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, May 2nd

Hastings, Minnesota wakes up to a frosty start on Saturday, May 2nd, before warming to a cool spring afternoon with increasing clouds and a slight shower chance late tonight. In today’s local time capsule, we look back at the construction of Fort Ridgely, the first sale of Good Housekeeping, and a memorable Harmon Killebrew home run during the Minnesota Twins’ first season.

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