Hastings, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°45′12″N 92°52′48″W / 44.75333°N 92.88000°W / 44.75333; -92.88000
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Hastings
FIPS code
27-27530
GNIS feature ID2394320[2]
Websitehastingsmn.gov

Hastings (

St. Croix Rivers. The population was 22,154 at the 2020 census.[3] It is named for the first elected governor of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley.[7]

The advantages of Hastings's location that led to its original growth are that it is well-drained, provides a good riverboat port, and is close to a hydropower resource at the falls of the Vermillion River. Other sites closer to the river confluence are either too swampy (Dakota County) or too hilly (Washington County and Pierce County, Wisconsin).

U.S. Highway 61 and Minnesota State Highways 55 and 316 are three of Hastings's main routes.

History

In the winter of 1820, a military detachment from Fort Snelling settled the area around Hastings to guard a blocked shipment of supplies. Lieutenant William G. Oliver camped in an area that came to be known as Oliver's Grove; in 1833 a trading post was opened there.[8] After the Treaty of Mendota of 1851 opened the area for white settlement, Oliver's Grove was surveyed and incorporated as a city in 1857, a year before Minnesota's admission to the Union. The same year, Hastings was named the county seat of Dakota County. The name "Hastings" was drawn out of a hat from suggestions placed in it by several of the original founders.[9]

In the mid-19th century, Hastings,

land speculation. Ignatius L. Donnelly promoted the area as a potential "New Chicago." The Panic of 1857
put an end to this dream. The speculation and panic caused the cities' growth to be less than expected given their location at the confluence of two significant rivers; today, their combined population is approximately 25,000, and all that remains of Nininger is a few building ruins.

Hastings has Minnesota's second-oldest surviving county

City Hall
.

Downtown Hastings

In 1895 a spiral bridge was built over the Mississippi River, designed to slow down horse-drawn traffic as it entered downtown. The novel design became a tourist attraction, but the bridge was demolished in 1951 because it could not handle modern vehicles. The 1951 bridge was itself demolished and its replacement opened in 2013.

In 1930, the

canal lock systems on the Mississippi that stretch from Minneapolis to St. Louis
. Lock and Dam No. 2 is the site of the nation's first commercial, federally licensed hydrokinetic power facility, a partnership between the City of Hastings and Hydro Green Energy, LLC of Westmont, Illinois.

Fasbender Clinic, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a city landmark.

Railroads

The Hastings Rail Bridge

Hastings's name was affixed to two major Minnesota railroads, the Hastings & Dakota Railway and the Stillwater & Hastings Railway.

The falls of the Vermillion River
Mississippi River in Hastings

In 1867 civic leaders William LeDuc, John Meloy, Stephen Gardner, E. D. Allen, and P. Van Auken—with financial backing from investors John B Alley, Oliver Ames, William Ames and Peter Butler—incorporated the Hastings & Dakota Railway with the goal to "cross the Rocky Mountains and meet the Pacific Ocean". In the 1870s the H&D was completed from Hastings to the

Pacific on its own, but the H&D Division became the mainline of the Milwaukee's Coast Extension to Seattle
, which the Milwaukee completed in 1909.

In 1880 a new branch line, the Stillwater & Hastings, was built between the two cities. It funneled logging and agriculture products from Stillwater to Hastings, allowing Hastings to become an important railroad switching hub. In 1882 the Milwaukee Road gained control of the S&H and operated it as a profitable branch line. The Milwaukee abandoned the S&H line in 1979, after 99 years of service.

The north H&D district remains intact from Minneapolis to Ortonville—except for the Lake Street Depression—and is operated by the

Vermillion Falls is all that remains of the south H&D district. The old H&D trestle over the Vermillion River at Hastings—which was replaced four different times—is now part of a bicycle path. The H&D bridge over the Minnesota River at Chaska remained until 1995, when the Army Corps of Engineers
removed it as the Chaska levees were rebuilt.

Canadian Pacific Railway now operates the former Milwaukee mainline through town as well as the Ardent Mills spur.

Geography

According to the

flood plain
for the Mississippi and Vermillion Rivers, is known as "Cow Town".

Hastings is on the Mississippi side of the confluence with the St. Croix River, so that the St. Croix is "across" the Mississippi River. Prescott, Wisconsin is on the Wisconsin side of the confluence.

Climate

Climate data for Lock and Dam No. 2 (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 54
(12) 		62
(17) 		80
(27) 		91
(33) 		96
(36) 		100
(38) 		101
(38) 		97
(36) 		94
(34) 		92
(33) 		78
(26) 		68
(20) 		101
(38)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 24.1
(−4.4) 		29.0
(−1.7) 		41.1
(5.1) 		56.4
(13.6) 		68.6
(20.3) 		78.8
(26.0) 		83.0
(28.3) 		80.9
(27.2) 		73.4
(23.0) 		59.4
(15.2) 		43.0
(6.1) 		29.7
(−1.3) 		55.6
(13.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 14.9
(−9.5) 		18.8
(−7.3) 		31.4
(−0.3) 		46.1
(7.8) 		58.2
(14.6) 		68.7
(20.4) 		73.1
(22.8) 		71.1
(21.7) 		63.2
(17.3) 		49.7
(9.8) 		34.8
(1.6) 		21.7
(−5.7) 		46.0
(7.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 5.7
(−14.6) 		8.7
(−12.9) 		21.8
(−5.7) 		35.7
(2.1) 		47.8
(8.8) 		58.6
(14.8) 		63.3
(17.4) 		61.3
(16.3) 		53.1
(11.7) 		40.0
(4.4) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		13.7
(−10.2) 		36.4
(2.4)
Record low °F (°C) −34
(−37) 		−36
(−38) 		−20
(−29) 		8
(−13) 		26
(−3) 		38
(3) 		47
(8) 		42
(6) 		32
(0) 		18
(−8) 		−8
(−22) 		−25
(−32) 		−36
(−38)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.90
(23) 		0.91
(23) 		1.78
(45) 		3.10
(79) 		4.33
(110) 		4.94
(125) 		4.37
(111) 		4.23
(107) 		3.21
(82) 		2.61
(66) 		1.72
(44) 		1.23
(31) 		33.33
(847)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.3 7.4 8.6 11.9 13.1 13.1 10.8 10.1 9.7 10.4 8.0 9.1 120.5
Source: NOAA[11][12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18601,653—
18703,458109.2%
18803,80910.2%
18903,705−2.7%
19003,8112.9%
19103,9834.5%
19204,57114.8%
19305,08611.3%
19405,66211.3%
19506,56015.9%
19608,96536.7%
197012,19536.0%
198012,8275.2%
199015,44520.4%
200018,20417.9%
201022,17221.8%
202022,154−0.1%
2022 (est.)21,712[4]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 8,735 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 6,642 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,145, and the median income for a family was $61,093. Males had a median income of $41,267 versus $27,973 for females. The

poverty line
, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Sites of interest

Government

Presidential election results
2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[14] 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[15] 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[16] 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[17] 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[18] 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet[19] 1996 Precinct Results[20] 1992 Precinct Results[21] 1988 Precinct Results[22] 1984 Precinct Results[23] 1980 Precinct Results[24] 1976 Precinct Results[25] 1968 Precinct Results[26] 1964 Precinct Results[27] 1960 Precinct Results[28]
Year Republican Democratic
Third parties
2020 50.4% 6,701 46.8% 6,224 2.8% 375
2016 49.6% 5,946 40.6% 4,869 9.8% 1,177
2012 47.7% 5,773 49.7% 6,021 2.6% 322
2008 45.4% 5,535 52.1% 6,353 2.5% 313
2004 48.0% 5,490 50.7% 5,795 1.3% 147
2000 43.9% 3,930 49.5% 4,432 6.6% 597
1996 31.1% 2,297 55.9% 4,133 13.0% 967
1992 30.3% 2,426 44.6% 3,570 25.1% 2,001
1988 44.8% 3,059 55.2% 3,770 0.0% 0
1984 46.8% 3,008 53.2% 3,424 0.0% 0
1980 36.1% 2,319 54.5% 3,505 9.4% 603
1976 35.6% 2,096 62.0% 3,649 2.4% 141
1968 36.5% 1,486 60.0% 2,441 3.5% 141
1964 25.8% 1,074 74.0% 3.083 0.2% 8
1960 36.9% 1,338 62.9% 2,365 0.2% 7

Education

Hastings Public Schools operates public schools.

Hastings, Minnesota Schools
School Name Grades Served Location Date Established Picture Mascot
Minnesota Central University Post Secondary 8th & Sibley Street 1857-1867 (purchased for the Hastings Public School in 1867 and torn down in 1899)
Everett School Primary and Intermediate 2nd & Franklin Street 1866-1927 Puppy Dogs
Irving School High School 8th & Sibley Street 1867-1899 (Formerly Minnesota Central University, fire destroyed the building around 1899)
Hastings Central School High School 8th & Sibley Street 1899-1961
Hastings Junior-Senior High School High School 10th & Vermillion Street 1961-1999 (Several additions were made and later became Hastings Middle School) Raiders (18th Century Knight on a Horse)
Tilden Elementary School Elementary School 3rd & River Street ?-closed in 2009 (Building currently used as a community center) Tigers
Cooper Elementary School Elementary School 17th & Vermillion Street 1959-closed in 2009 (Building currently used as a community preschool) Comets
Hiawatha Elementary School Elementary School 10th & Vermillion, then moved to 10th & Tyler ?-1961
John F. Kennedy Elementary School Elementary School 10th & Tyler Street 1962-current Cougars
Pinecrest Elementary School Elementary School 13th & Pine Street ?-current Panthers
Hastings Senior High School, new High School 11th & Pine Street 1972-current (currently used as Hastings Middle School) Raiders (raccoon)
Christa McAulliffe Elementary School Elementary School 12th & Pleasant Street 1988-current Eagles (Challengers)
Hastings Senior High School, new High School General Sieben Drive and Featherstone Road 2000-current Raiders (pirate)

Infrastructure

Transportation

Boats lined up at Lock and Dam No. 2, Hastings, Minnesota

Hastings's busiest route is U.S. Highway 61, which in Hastings is also known as Vermillion Street. Highway 61 is a four-lane thoroughfare that cuts north–south through eastern Hastings; it continues north out of Hastings over the Mississippi via the Hastings High Bridge to Cottage Grove and Saint Paul, and south to Red Wing. The bridge carries 32,000 vehicles per day and is Minnesota's busiest two-lane bridge. Construction started on a four-lane bridge in late 2010 and was completed in 2013.[29][30]

Hastings's other major route is Minnesota State Highway 55, the main east–west roadway. It is also a four-lane highway that enters the city from the west and cuts through the middle of town where it eventually comes to an end at Highway 61. 55 is a major commuter route for residents of Hastings, taking them northwest to Eagan and Minneapolis.

Highway 316 is a 10-mile highway that starts at Highway 61 in southern Hastings and heads southeast to Welch Township. It acts as a more direct shortcut between two points of Highway 61. 316 is just west of the Mississippi. Highways 316 and 61 are both part of the Great River Road. 316 is also known as Red Wing Boulevard and Polk Avenue at various points on its route.

Highway 291 (Minnesota Veterans Home
Highway) is a one-mile roadway in eastern Hastings. It is also known as East 18th Street and Le Duc Drive, and crosses the Vermillion River.

Other routes that lead into Hastings are Dakota County Roads

42
(northwest side of town), 46 (southwest), 47 (southwest) and 54 (east).

Hastings is not served by the

St. Paul or Red Wing
to board).

The Mississippi is a major thoroughfare for barges, which are helped upstream by Lock and Dam No. 2 in northwest Hastings. There are several access points to the Mississippi for private watercraft.

Notable people

References

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  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hastings, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  6. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  7. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 152.
  8. ^ Minnesota; a state guide. New York: Viking Press. 1938. p. 298. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
  9. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 165.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  11. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  12. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  13. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  14. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  15. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  16. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  17. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  18. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  19. ^ "Minnesota Secretary of State - 2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet".
  20. ^ https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  21. ^ https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1992-11-03-g-sec.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  22. ^ https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  23. ^ https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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  29. ^ MPR: Hastings bridge downgraded
  30. ^ Hastings Bridge Project Home Archived October 15, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  31. ^ Hastings High School graduate writes first novel
  32. ^ 1973 NHL Amateur Draft - Dean Talafous

18. Cochran Recovery Services Faces an Uncertain Future in Hastings. https://www.hastingsstargazette.com/news/4592133-cochran-recovery-services-faces-uncertain-future-hastings

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