Hastings

City Update

April 29, 2026

New Home Construction on the Horizon

New Home Construction Heats Up in Hastings

New home construction is heating up in Hastings this spring and summer with the following housing developments getting started:

Creative Home Construction Investments LLC plans to develop 36 homes as part of the Heritage Ridge 4th Addition, to be located west of General Sieben Drive and Northridge Drive. The plans also include pedestrian crosswalk improvements at the intersection of General Sieben Drive and Northridge Drive as well as General Sieben Drive and Fallbrooke.
Construction of the first four of 35 single-family homes has begun at the South Oaks 4th Addition, located southwest of 31st and Century Drive.
Walden at Hastings, located near Highway 316 and Tuttle Drive, was recently sold to a new property owner. Conceptual plans indicate development of 186 single-family, villa and townhome sites.
Tradition Development is planning 375 home sites to be located between Featherstone Road and County Road 42, at the Pleasant Family Farm site.

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Election Primer

Election Season Underway

The 2026 election season is expected to be active, with several key offices on the ballot. At the local level, voters will elect a Mayor, two at-large City Council members and three School Board members. Individuals interested in running for Mayor or City Council must file an affidavit of candidacy during the filing period from May 19 through June 2. An information session for prospective candidates will be held on May 27 at 6 p.m.

At the county level, voters will elect County Commissioners, the County Attorney and County Sheriff. The ballot will also include races for U.S. Representative, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Attorney General, State Senator, State Representative and various judicial positions.

The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The city is also seeking election judges to help ensure fair, accurate and secure elections.

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Women Invited to Explore Firefighter Jobs

Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota

Saturday, May 2

9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

East Metro Public Safety Training Facility

1881 Century Ave. N., Maplewood

The City of Hastings Fire Department will participate in the first Women Explore Fire Day in Minnesota event this weekend. Women interested in exploring work as a firefighter can now register for a hands-on opportunity to learn about volunteer, paid-on-call and full-time firefighting careers.

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Get Ready for Rec + Art + Police

Join us in City Parks

Visit Hastings parks this summer for free activities, lunch for kids and giveaways. Join Parks and Recreation staff, community art leaders and Hastings Police officers for recreation, art, games and more on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the Month during the summer.

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Upcoming Events

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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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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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.

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City Hall Tours

Sunday, May 17

12, 1 and 2 p.m.

Hastings City Hall

101 4th St. E.

The Hastings Area Historical Society will host free tours of the historic Hastings City Hall building on Sunday, May 17. Learn about the history of this beautiful building and see the latest renovations. Tour times are 12, 1 and 2 p.m. Please come to the 4th Street entrance.

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Mattress/Box Spring Drop-Off & Document Shred Event

Saturday, May 30

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cal Ruedy Public Works Facility

1225 Progress Dr

Clear out the clutter this spring!

Mattress & Box Spring Drop-Off: $30 per piece, payable to Certified Recycling (cash or check only).

FREE Document Shredding! Shredding is done on-site by a NAID-certified company.

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Community Bike Rodeo

Saturday, May 30

2-6 p.m.

Walmart

1752 N. Frontage Road

Please join us for our free Community Bike Rodeo hosted by Hastings Community Education, Hastings Police Department, Children's Minnesota and Walmart in the Hastings Walmart parking lot. Not only will there be a fun obstacle course to practice riding skills, there will also be the opportunity to do a fit check to ensure protective equipment fits correctly before riding season begins!

The event is free, but registration is appreciated.

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CALENDAR

Meetings

Monday, May 4

5:30 p.m. - City Council Workshop

7 p.m. City Council Meeting

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City Of Hastings

Hastings City Hall

101 4th Street East

Hastings, MN 55033

651-480-2350