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HASTINGS, MINNESOTA
In downtown Hastings, SC Toys is more than a toy store. It is Barb Hollenbeck’s longtime belief that children learn best through play, curiosity, and hands-on discovery. From first dolls and bath toys to screen-free activity books and family-building sets, SC Toys has become a local destination for gifts that are thoughtful, educational, and fun.
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.