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.