Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Saturday, July 25, brings mostly sunny and dangerously hot weather to Hastings, Minnesota, with a high near 94°F, heat-index values as high as 102°F and an Extreme Heat Warning beginning at noon. Saturday night will remain warm near 73°F. Today’s time capsule revisits the 1984 closure of St. Paul’s original High Bridge, Louis Blériot’s first airplane crossing of the English Channel in 1909 and Bob Dylan’s electric Newport performance in 1965. The post helps Hastings readers plan outdoor activities, stay safer in the heat and enjoy three carefully sourced stories from regional, transportation and music history.