Welcome, good folks, to another heartwarming stroll through the bustling streets of our beloved Hastings, a town brimming with charm and character, where each corner reveals a story, a scent, a delightful find. We call this enchanting journey "The Local 10", curated by HastingsNow.com. Today, we highlight the myriad of small wonders that adorn our humble, bustling town.

We commence our journey at Spiral Food Co-op, a sanctuary for summer flavor, where a cornucopia of Jhonny Pops offers a refreshing respite from the summer heat. Each taste, a colorful burst of joy, a dance of the taste buds.

Venturing on, we stumble upon COEUR Real Estate Group, where Cory Kochendorfer invites us to imagine a slice of heaven - a spacious, sun-kissed rambler nestled on verdant pastures, just a stone's throw from Hastings and the highway.

Our path then leads us to the Hastings Beauty School, a beacon of potential and promise. A new batch of artists poised to start in September, their futures as vibrant and diverse as the palette of skills they will acquire.

Then, we spot Silver Moon of the Vermillion River Alpacas, full of vim and vigor, zooming across the open fields, an endearing spectacle of uninhibited joy.

Further along, Katy Lindberg Insurance Agency stands as a guardian of homes, offering peace of mind and the comfort of knowing that life’s unpredictabilities are cared for.

Nearby Juniors RF tantalizes our senses with their special of the week, a lavish symphony of spinach artichoke pasta, served with roasted chicken, tomato cream sauce, and capellini. Truly, a sonnet to the senses.

The sweet melody of SugarBeat Macarons teases our taste buds next. Their sale, a wonderland of mouthwatering macarons, a symphony of s’mores, key lime, raspberry lemon, and more.

We next arrive at Millner Family Chiropractic, an oasis of wellness and self-care, a gentle reminder that health is wealth.

Nearing our journey's end, we come upon Sisu Farm, preparing for a bake sale in River Falls. The air is thick with anticipation, fragrant with the scent of cinnamon rolls and artisan bread, sweetened by the prospect of delicious cupcakes.

Finally, we reach LeDuc Historic Estate, standing tall and timeless, inviting us to their Civil War Weekend, where the past comes alive in the form of technology demonstrations, drill for kids, cooking demonstrations, and so much more.

We've traversed our lovely town and neighbors, stopping at each of these pillars of the community, tasting, touching, and feeling the rhythm of Hastings. Through them, we are reminded of the unique tapestry of our town, each thread a story, a shared memory, a piece of our collective heart.

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