Hastings

City Update

April 22, 2026

Fun in the Sun

Announcing the Levee Park Entertainment Schedule

The 2026 Levee Park riverfront entertainment schedule is now published and features another year of awesome performances, movies, and more for the whole family along the Mississippi Riverfront. New this year is a combined music and market series on Thursdays. We hope to see you there!

View the Schedule Flyer

PFAS Update

Help us Secure Funding; Contact Local Legislators

The city continues to pursue funding to build three water treatment plants to remove PFAS and nitrates from city drinking water. The city has put forth a bonding bill proposal again this legislative session to help fund the cost of building the Eastern Water Treatment Plant, and we encourage residents and business owners to contact their local legislators Sen. Judy Seeberger and Rep. Tom Dippel to voice support for state funding to ease the burden of planned water rate increases. To date, the city has secured $23.3 million in outside funding for the three water treatment plants, which are expected to cost $70.3 million to build. Even with the current funding, water rates are expected to continue to increase.

Contact Judy Seeberger by email or phone at 651-297-8060.

Contact Rep. Tom Dippel by email or phone at 651-296-3135.

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View 2026 Bonding Bill Request

New Housing Development

Sunset Hills to Feature 14 Villa-Style Homes

The City Council took actions to allow for a new single-family residential development that will include 14 villa-style homes to be generally located Northwest of 15th St. and O'Connel Drive. The Council amended the city ordinance to rezone the property from agricultural to R-3 Medium High Density - Planned Residential Development, approved the preliminary plat and the final plat for the first addition.

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City Council Action Items

April 20, 2026 City Council Meeting

Accepted a $500 donation from the Hastings Area Historical Society for the Pioneer Room to purchase bookshelves.
Received bids and awarded a contract of $3,588,670.26 to Northwest Asphalt Inc., for the 2026 Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements project.
Approved a lead service line replacement agreement. Residents impacted by the project will be contacted in the near future.

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Upcoming Events

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Friday, April 24

1 - 2 p.m.

Pleasant Park

2000 Pleasant Drive

This is your chance to help grow a greener, healthier future, one tree at a time. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or brand new to planting, everyone is welcome!

Learn More and Sign Up

Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival

Saturday, April 25

7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Carpenter Nature Center

12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings

Join us for a full day of bird-focused experiences, including:

Live bird banding demonstrations
Guided birding trips throughout the Hastings area
Youth Birding Competition
Raptor programs

Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, there’s something for everyone!

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Youth Birding Competition

Saturday, April 25

12 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Carpenter Nature Center

12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings

Calling all young bird enthusiasts!

Think you have what it takes to find the most bird species in a day? Team up with friends and/or family for a fun birding challenge.

Participation is FREE
All teams receive a prize
All skill levels welcome

Pre-registration is required!

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Hwy 61 Reconstruction Business Meeting

Tuesday, April 28

3 - 4 p.m.

Hastings Golf Club

2015 Westview Drive

The Hastings Chamber of Commerce has invited the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) project team to provide an update on the Hwy 61 road construction project as it moves into its final design stages and talk about projected construction timelines. All business owners are welcome to attend.

View the Chamber Event Link

View the Highway 61 MnDOT Project Webpage

Coffee with a Cop

Friday, May 8

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Froth & Cork

110 4th St. E.

In an effort to get to know our neighbors and hear from them about public safety in the community, the Hastings Police Department and local businesses host Coffee with a Cop events throughout Hastings at various times of the year.

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Cop on a Rooftop

Friday, May 15

6 - 11 a.m.

Dunkin'

1207 Vermillion St.

Help us make a difference! Stop by Dunkin' and donate to the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising event benefitting Special Olympics athletes in Minnesota.

Calendar

Public Safety Day

Tuesday, May 12

5 - 7 p.m.

150 3rd St. E.

(between City Hall and the Police Department)

Meet your local officers, explore squad cars and equipment and learn more about how our public safety teams serve Hastings during Public Safety Day.

Public Safety Day is held each year during Police Week, and we invite all residents to take a moment to thank an officer and to stop by the open-house-style event to connect with the dedicated individuals who help keep Hastings safe.

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