The Hub Podcast

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Donovan Tegg the owner of Frankie’s WUNDER-BAR in downtown Jordan. They cover the story of opening Frankie’s, outdoor expansion and future vision for the bar, investing in the City of Jordan, proprietary single malt whiskey, good vibes, and more! Related Links: Frankie’s WUNDER-BAR website: https://www.frankieswunderbar.com/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fran...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Jordan Commercial Club President Travis Evenson. They cover the background of the Jordan Commercial Clubs, how to become a member, the upcoming Jordan Dazzle Parade, Mill Pond Masters Ice Golf and more! Related Links: Jordan Commercial Club Website: https://jordancommercialclub.org/ 12th Annual Jordan Dazzle Parade 14th Annual Mill Pond Masters (Ice Golf) Distinguished...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Shakopee Fire Chief Joe Simon. They cover Joe’s background, how the Shakopee Fire Department serves the community, how the department has evolved as Shakopee has grown, often overlooked fire safety measures residents should know and more! Related Links: Shakopee Fire Department Website Shakopee Fire Department Facebook Page Shakopee Secures $2.6M Federal Grant to Hire...

Host Ryan Dahnert talks with Derek Nelson of IB Brokers of Minnesota about the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, changes in the Medicare, home and auto insurance markets, and more! Related Links: Medicare.gov - https://www.medicare.gov/ IB Brokers of Minnesota - https://ibjordan.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Jordan Public Schools superintendent Ranae Case Evenson at beginning of the ‘25-’26 school year. They cover the completed elementary construction project, Sunset Dr. construction project, new scoreboards, student enrollment trends, homecoming and more! Related Links: Jordan Public Schools website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

Host Bill Schleper interviews Shakopee Activities Directors Matt Hanson and Andy Brown. They discuss summer activities, fall sports previews, how parents can best support their children in activities and more! Related links: Shakopee Activities Department: https://www.shakopeesabers.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...

Host Mike Franklin interviews Jordan Activities Director John Buteyn. They discuss John’s background, the start of fall activities, new stadium and gymnasium scoreboard installations, staff changes, football district changes, sports making class changes and more! Related Links: John Buteyn named Activities Director for Jordan Public Schools. Jordan Activities Website: https://www.jordanactivities....

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Michael Werneke and Chris Russert from Scott County CDA . We discuss what the Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA) is, the Fast-Track Challenge for businesses, and the City of Shakopee Residential Rehab Loan Program . Related Links: Scott County CDA website Scott County Fast-Track Challenge website Shakopee Residential Rehab Loan Program website The Hub News...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Jordan Public Schools Community Education Director, Cullen Bahn . They cover Cullen’s background, Community Ed programming, community center (CERC) amenities, programs for senior adults, 40th Annual Run of the Mill, Scott County Senior Expo, how to access the CERC during summer construction, and more! Related Links: Jordan Community Education & Recreation Website This...

This interview is a joint podcast with Carver County Local News. Co-hosts Ryan Dahnert and Mike Huang interview Bob Roepke. Bob has been involved with government and civic organizations in the SW metro for over 40 years. Bob is a lifelong resident of Chaska and alumnus of Gustavus Adolphus College. He retired from a distinguished 35-year career at 3M, where he led Human Resources and Organizationa...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Jordan Public Schools superintendent Ranae Case Evenson at the end of the ‘24-’25 school year. They cover the elementary construction project, summer road construction on Sunset Dr., student enrollment trends, and more! Related Links: Jordan Public Schools website City of Jordan Sunset Dr. Construction project website This episode of The Hub Podcast is sponsored by St....

After the death of Pope Francis last month, this past Thursday (May 8) American Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope. Host Mike Franklin interviews Father Neil Bakker , Pastor at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. They discuss Father Neil’s background, the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church, the election of Cardinal Prevost as Pope, the meaning behind his choice of the name...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Dr. Monte Johnson, Vice President of Medical Affairs at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. They discuss Monte’s background, expansion projects at St. Francis, promising medical advances and more! Related Links: St. Francis Regional Medical Center website . St. Francis Regional Medical Center facebook page . A special thanks to St. Francis for being a founding sponsor...

Host Mike Franklin interviews Jordan Police Chief Bret Empey. They discuss Chief Empey’s background, his career in law enforcement and what’s changed over the course of his career, the relationship between law enforcement and the media, school resource officers (SROs), and more. Related Links: Jordan Police Website Jordan Police Facebook Page The Hub News is a reader-supported publication. To rece...

Host Bill Schleper interviews Shakopee Wrestling head coach Alex Van Krevelen (AVK) and senior wrestler Tyler Turzinski. Additional information on topics covered: Shakopee Varsity Wrestling website Shakopee Wrestling Faceook Page The Guillotine: “state placewinner Turzinski to Northern Illinois University” The Hub News is a non-profit publication. To receive new posts and support our work, conside...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Representative Brad Tabke. Tabke represents MN House District 54A. They discuss Rep. Tabke’s background, what made him decide to run for public office, the ‘25 legislative session, and more! Related links: Rep. Tabke’s House Directory Page Tabke for Minnesota Tabke for MN facebook page The Hub News is a non-profit publication. To receive new posts and support our work,...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Representative Ben Bakeberg. Bakeberg represents MN House District 54B. They discuss Rep. Bakeberg’s background, what made him decide to run for public office, the ‘25 legislative session, and more! Related links: Rep. Bakeberg’s House Directory Page Rep. Bakeberg’s website The Hub News is a non-profit publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider be...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen. They discuss Sheriff Hennen’s background, the responsibilities of the Sheriff’s office, emerging public safety challenges, technology impact on law enforcement, the Sheriff’s Community Academy program, and more! Related links: Scott County Sheriff’s website: https://www.scottcountymn.gov/2151/County-Sheriff Scott County Sheriff’s faceb...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Jordan City Administrator Tom Nikunen. They discuss the new mayor and council, new city website, residential development, ‘25 construction projects, EDA projects, park projects and more. Related links: City of Jordan website Hwy 169 & Hwy 282/CR9 Intergchange MnDOT project website Hwy 169 & CH 59 Overpass Scott County project website Hwy 169 & Bluff Dr./Jordan Ave Over...

Host Mike Franklin interviews first year Jordan Hubmen Varsity Boys Basketball coach Yuriy Malashenko . They discuss the boys basketball program and the current season. Jordan High School Hudl live stream Jordan Basketball Association (youth basketball) Reid Ouse - Catalyst Training The Hub News is a non-profit publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or pai...

Host Mike Franklin interviews Jordan Jaguars Varsity Girls Basketball coach Kyle Johnson. They discuss the girls basketball program and the current season. The Hub News is a non-profit publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

Host Ryan Dahnert interviews Shakopee City Council Member Jesse Lara. They discuss Jesse’s background, his experience on city council, his vision for Shakopee and more! Jesse Lara Shakopee City Council facebook page The Hub News is a non-profit publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Host Bill Schleper interviews Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate. They cover Jeff’s background, what’s changed over his tenure in Shakopee, the size and organization of the department, the impact of technology on policing, when and how to contact the police department and more! Additional information on topics covered: Shakopee Police website Shakopee Police facebook page Shakopee Police -"Missing el...

Host Bill Schleper interviews Shakopee Activities Directors Matt Hanson and Andy Brown. They cover Matt and Andy’s backgrounds, division of responsibilities, the number of extracurricular activities offered in Shakopee, highlights of the fall season, a preview of the winter season, and more! Additional information on topics covered: Shakopee Activities Department: https://www.shakopeesabers.com/ B...

Meghan Mahoney is the ‘24-’25 Miss Jordan. We discuss Meghan’s background, the Miss Jordan Ambassador program, her experience in the run up to coronation at Heimatfest, and the experience for her and the rest of the court since coronation. You can find out more about The Miss Joran Ambassador program on social media: Instagram: @jordanambassador Facebook: Miss Jordan Ambassador Program Thanks for...