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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.
Start your Thursday with a quick, helpful Hastings update. This edition of Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date covers today’s local forecast, what to wear, and three memorable May 21 stories — including an early Hastings growth milestone from 1858, the founding of the American Red Cross in 1881, and Amelia Earhart’s history-making 1932 Atlantic landing. The local history item is grounded in a Dakota County historical transcription, while the Red Cross and Earhart items are supported by primary or institutional sources. Weather details are based on the National Weather Service forecast for Hastings.