The Hub Podcast

The Hub News
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The Hub Podcast is a conversational style podcast focused on the southwest metro of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The podcast seeks to have informative and entertaining conversations with elected officials, civic leaders, business leaders and other interesting people. www.thehubnewsmn.com www.thehubnewsmn.com

  1. 12/16/2025

    Good Vibes @ Frankie's WUNDER-BAR w/ Donovan Tegg

    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/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    10 min

  2. 11/30/2025

    Jordan Dazzle Parade, Ice Golf, & More w/ Jordan Commercial Club President Travis Evenson

    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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    8 min

  3. 11/13/2025

    The Hub Podcast # 41 - Shakopee Fire Chief Joe Simon

    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 The Hub News is a 501( c)3 organization that relies on your support to continue providing news and information to the communities of Shakopee and Jordan. Please consider making a donation in any amount. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    15 min

  4. 10/08/2025

    The Hub Podcast # 40 - Insurance Trends & Medicare Insights w/ Derek Nelson

    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, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    12 min

  5. 09/12/2025

    The Hub Podcast # 39 -Jordan Superintendent Ranae Case Evenson

    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 subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    19 min

  6. 08/14/2025

    The Hub Podcast # 38 - Shakopee Activities & Athletics Fall Preview

    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 episodes, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    45 min

  7. 08/12/2025

    The Hub Podcast # 37 - Jordan Activities Director John Buteyn

    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/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    24 min

  8. 06/19/2025

    The Hub Podcast # 36 - Scott County CDA - Michael Werneke & Chris Russert

    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 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, visit www.thehubnewsmn.com

    15 min
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The Hub Podcast is a conversational style podcast focused on the southwest metro of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The podcast seeks to have informative and entertaining conversations with elected officials, civic leaders, business leaders and other interesting people. www.thehubnewsmn.com www.thehubnewsmn.com

Information

  • Creator
    The Hub News
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Hub News
  • Show Website
    The Hub Podcast