The Hub Podcast

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. Francis Regional Medical Center.

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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 Leo XIV, the beginning of his Papacy, local impacts of a new Pope, and more.

Related Links:

Father Neil Bakker, Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church

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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 of The Hub News.

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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 facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ScottCoSheriffOffice

Sheriff Hennen’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sheriffhennen/

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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 Overpass Scott County project website

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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

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