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/frankieswunderbar/

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 Service Award (DSA) Banquet

Jordan Commercial Club Facebok Page

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 12 New Full-Time Firefighters

Shakopee Fire Department Promotes Fire Prevention Week with Focus on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

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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/

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

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/

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.org/

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

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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 episode of The Hub Podcast is sponsored by St. Francis Regional Medical Center.

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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 Organizational Development for the IT Division.

Bob’s service to the community includes a 20-year tenure on Chaska’s council, including 18 years as Mayor. His current roles include Chair of the Chaska Community Fund and member of the Southwest Transit Commission.

This is a long conversation, but if you invest the time, this conversation provides leadership lessons and a unique first person oral history of the surrounding area.

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