Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 29th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, May 29th

Get the Friday, May 29th forecast for Hastings, Minnesota, plus a quick “On This Date” time capsule featuring 3M’s Scotch Tape patent, the first confirmed Mount Everest summit, and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. It’s a warm, partly sunny Hastings day with a neighborly local feel and a few fun history surprises.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 28th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, May 28th

Get the Thursday, May 28 weather forecast for Hastings, Minnesota, plus a fun “On This Date” time capsule featuring a Minnesota invention, a key moment in American history, and the birth of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe. It’s your quick, local-friendly update for planning the day and learning something interesting along the way.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 27th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 27th

Enjoy a warm, sunny Wednesday in Hastings, Minnesota with a high near 88°F, calm morning conditions, and a light east-northeast breeze by afternoon. Today’s HastingsNow weather post also includes a fun “On This Date” time capsule featuring a regional Minnesota history note, the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the birth of environmental writer Rachel Carson.

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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: Monday, May 18th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 18th

Start your Monday with a quick Hastings, Minnesota weather check and a local-friendly “On This Date” time capsule. Today’s forecast calls for a mostly cloudy day with patchy morning fog, a high near 68°F, and a chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, while today’s history highlights include Mary McLeod Bethune, a major 1918 free-speech case in nearby Goodhue County, and a pop-culture nod to Tina Fey.

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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: Wednesday, May 13th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, May 13th

Wednesday, May 13 brings Hastings, Minnesota a crisp, sunny spring day with a high near 72°F, light north-northwest wind, and a clear, cool evening near 45°F. It is a great day for a downtown walk, a Levee Park lap, patio lunch, errands on Main Street, or a little extra time outside along the Mississippi River.

Today’s “On This Date” time capsule looks back at three memorable May 13 moments: news of Minnesota statehood reaching St. Paul in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt opening a major national conservation conference in 1908, and the first Formula 1 World Championship race beginning at Silverstone in 1950. Together, the day connects Minnesota pride, public lands, and a little high-speed sports history — all wrapped into a sunny Hastings forecast.

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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: Monday, May 11th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, May 11th

A frosty start gives way to a sunny Monday in Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 66°F and showers likely overnight. Today’s “On This Date” time capsule brings a Minnesota-sized headline: on May 11, 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state. We also look back at the 1910 establishment of Glacier National Park and the 1997 chess match when IBM’s Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov. Here’s your practical Hastings weather outlook, a quick local joke, and three history notes worth sharing with a neighbor.

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Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 10th

Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, May 10th

Sunday, May 10 in Hastings, Minnesota brings a mostly sunny, cool spring day with a high near 60 and a northwest breeze around 10 to 15 mph, followed by widespread frost mainly after 4 a.m. Monday. Today’s HastingsNow weather and “On This Date” roundup is especially useful for Mother’s Day plans, river walks, downtown errands, and anyone with tender flowers or early garden starts to cover before bedtime. The mini time capsule looks back at James Shields, a remarkable Minnesota-connected U.S. senator; the 1869 Golden Spike ceremony that completed the first transcontinental railroad; and the 1899 birth of Fred Astaire, one of America’s great musical performers.

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