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🍦 Things to do in Hastings Oct 29- Nov 5

🍦 Things to do in Hastings Oct 29- Nov 5

Gobble Gait Milestone Event, Minnesota Beer Day, Live Music Lowdown, Raiders Sports

Brady Greenbush
October 29, 2024

Good morning, Hastings! This is Hastings Scoop, your go-to for local news as crisp and refreshing as a stroll along the river. We're here to bring you the stories that keep our town buzzing. Whether you're sipping coffee or winding down after a busy day.

In today’s Scoop:

Gobble Gait Race Milestone 🦃
Minnesota’s First Beer Day 🍻
Live Music Lowdown 🎼
Hometown Eat of the Week 🍔

Let’s get into it.

— Brady Greenbush

📣 LOCAL LOWDOWN

Gobble Gait on Facebook

Gobble Gait Milestone Event

On October 23rd, Gobble Gait announced they have raised over $2 million for Hastings Family Service since the race began in 1998!

This amazing feat was only possible due to our dedicated community members' support.

Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, or cheered, your help has impacted our neighbors' lives.

A special highlight of the evening was the unveiling of this year's race shirt design. It was crafted by the talented Ami and Amanda at Finn & Gray. Guests raved about the design. We thank the shirt vendor, Nine Eagles Promotions, for 27 years of support in fulfilling their vision.

Hastings Scoop will see you at the race.

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📸 David Youngren | 📍Vermillion Falls in Autumn

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THE DIGEST

🧑‍🌾 Hastings Farm Market Last Day of the Year
Today is the last day of the year for the farmers market. Make sure to make it today between 8 AM - 1 PM before the vendors close up shop for the year.

🎃 Hastings Halloween Movie Night.
Watch classics like Hocus Pocus and The Addams Family, and more on the big screen! Wear your best costume and bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pillows to stay cozy. Come watch at the Hastings Tavern at 6pm on Halloween!

🗳️ Last Week of Early Voting
This is the last week of early voting before the general election. If you want to get your vote in early and skip the line on November 5th, vote at City Hall.

🎀 2x Ribbon Cutting Events
Join the town in celebrating two new businesses. The opening of Keene Wealth Management is on October 30th from 3:15pm to 3:45pm at 909 Vermillion St, Hastings, MN. The opening of Daniel Roberts' Edward Jones office is on November 1st from 12:45pm to 1:15pm at 2018 2nd St E, Hastings, MN.

🍻 1st Minnesota Beer Day
Celebrate the 1st annual Minnesota Beer Day at Spiral Brewery, on Friday, November 1st. Get a commemorative MN Beer Day pint glass and enjoy BOGO pints, while supplies last.

🪩 Rivertown Eye Care 50 Year Anniversary Party
Join the Rivertown Eye Care team for their 50th anniversary party on Friday, November 1st, from 12 to 5 PM. They will celebrate 50 years in business. Win prizes, have a drink, and wish Dr. Joe a happy retirement. Join them at Rivertown Eye Care, and RSVP on their website.

🐦️ Bird Hike
Join us at the Carpenter Nature Center this Saturday, November 2nd, to learn to identify birds with local experts! Register for $5 per person or if you’re a ‘Friends of CNC,' SVCBC or student, you can get in for free!

🎄Tell The Story of Christmas Before Thanksgiving
Get ready for a fun night of holiday cheer! Branson Country Christmas is coming to The Island Event Center on Thursday, November 7. This show will honor our veterans and celebrate Christmas. It will feature holiday songs, amazing fiddle music, and jokes from Branson's top entertainers. Tickets are $60 and include a dinner with seasoned chicken breast, chardonnay cream sauce, Boursin mashed potatoes, and more!

🪚 8th Annual Holiday Maker’s Market
Come shop with over 32 crafters and artisans at River Oaks Golf Club on November 9th! Discover unique, handmade items—no direct sales or MLMs here. Have a tasty lunch at the grill. Sip a refreshing drink. Then, find unique gifts for your list!

🧁 Sisters & Stiches Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Visit the Hastings American Legion on Saturday, November 9th. Find unique gifts for the upcoming holiday season! Don’t miss the Auxiliary Bake Sale happening at the same time—grab some tasty treats while you shop!

🍂 Fall Harvest Wine Event
Missi’s Sip & Savor at the Confluence Hotel is hosting a Chef's Dinner on November 15th at 6pm. It will be paired with Orion Swift wines. See more

Live Music Lowdown

This Week

Raider Sports

🏐 Raiders Volleyball Finishes Season
Hastings hit the road to face South St. Paul on Oct. 15. It was their final regular-season match. The excitement was electric, especially as it was the Packers' senior night. South St. Paul, however, managed to find just enough open spots to make the difference in the match.

🎾 Brooklyn & Reece Keller Place 4th Overall
Brooklyn Keller and Reece Keller took 4th in doubles at the MSHSL AA State Girls Tennis Tournament! Congrats!

🏈 Raiders Varsity Football Ends Season 4-6
Raiders went against Saint Thomas Academy Saturday, October 26th and ended up losing finishing their season at 4-6. Great year seniors.

Upcoming Raiders Games

Girl’s Varsity Hockey
11/1 @ Duluth Northern Stars | 5 PM
11/2 @ Duluth Northern Stars | 1:45 PM
11/9 @ Rochester Mayo | 2 PM

Girl’s Varsity Swimming & Diving
11/6 @ Two Rivers High School | 6 PM
11/7 @ Two Rivers High School | 6 PM

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CIVIL NEWS

⚖️ City Council Meeting

What was on agenda for yesterday’s Planning Commission Meeting

Ordinance amendment for Cannabis
See full agenda

The meeting was at 7 PM in Hastings City Hall.

☀️ Weather Watch

As of Mon, Oct 28th 8 PM.

Tue 28th 81°/61° Partly cloudy ⛅ | 💧10%

Wed 29th 65°/40° Rain 🌧️ | 💧80%

Thu 30th 44°/27° Rain 🌧️ | 💧49%

🎃 Fri 31st 52°/38° Partly cloudy ⛅ | 💧10% 🎃

Sat 1st 58°/43° Mostly cloudy ⛅ | 💧20%

Sun 2nd 57°/46° Showers 🌧️ | 💧50%

Mon 3rd 58°/36° Showers 🌧️ | 💧50%

🍔 HOMETOWN EAT OF THE WEEK: Rooster

Nestled in the Westview Center, Rooster is a must-visit for chicken enthusiasts and foodies alike. This charming restaurant specializes in chicken. It has a menu for all cravings. Rooster has it all. You can get crispy fried chicken, grilled options, chicken sandwiches, fish, or wings.

With friendly workers & generous portions, we are glad that we have Rooster in Hastings and continue to celebrate them.

📍 1355 S Frontage Rd #310, Hastings, MN 55033

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