<![CDATA[The Shakopee Podcast]]>Former Mayor and current State Representative for Shakopee's House District 54A, host Brad Tabke serves the City of Shakopee and Jackson Township. Subscribe to this podcast as he sits down with community leaders, presents policy initiatives, and provides updates on work at the State Capitol.

]]>http://repbradtabke.riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:46 GMTFri, 10 Jul 2026 17:16:09 GMT60MN State Representative Brad Tabke<p>Former Mayor and current State Representative for Shakopee's House District 54A, host Brad Tabke serves the City of Shakopee and Jackson Township. Subscribe to this podcast as he sits down with community leaders, presents policy initiatives, and provides updates on work at the State Capitol.</p>episodicMN State Representative Brad Tabketabkebrad@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Never Shake MN Foundation]]>Never Shake is an incredible foundation supporting victims and educating on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Crystal and Brendan McNally created the foundation after their son was a victim of shaken baby syndrome by his daycare provider here in Shakopee.

Learn more about Shaken Baby Syndrome, how to prevent it, and how you can help with Crystal and Brendan McNally of Never Shake MN>

]]>2dd98d49-ae08-47da-8a42-d308a90a29b9Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:20:52 GMT<p>Never Shake is an incredible foundation supporting victims and educating on Shaken Baby Syndrome.</p><p></p><p>Crystal and Brendan McNally created the foundation after their son was a victim of shaken baby syndrome by his daycare provider here in Shakopee.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about Shaken Baby Syndrome, how to prevent it, and how you can help with Crystal and Brendan McNally of Never Shake MN&gt;</p>no00:22:09Never Shake MN Foundationfull<![CDATA[Voting integrity with Rep Emma Greenman]]>I've had some voters share a video recently from debunked shitstirrer, James O'Keefe, on the integrity of our elections system here in Minnesota. Specifically the vouching system.

I asked voting expert and defender of Democracy Rep Emma Greenman to talk about voter registration, vouching, and threats to Minnesota's highly-rated system.

Key Takeaways:

  • O'Keefe's stunt inadvertantly proves our system works. He was unable to register or vouch for anyone.
  • Their actions at the polling place were illegal.
  • Election workers are incredible and these types of videos hurt he integrity of our system by villainizing election workers.
  • Thank you so much to everyone who works to make our elections happen in Minnesota!
]]>1411d2a5-8d6f-471b-899d-d8b1422c91b5Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:25:52 GMT<p>I've had some voters share a video recently from debunked shitstirrer, James O'Keefe, on the integrity of our elections system here in Minnesota. Specifically the vouching system.</p><p></p><p>I asked voting expert and defender of Democracy Rep Emma Greenman to talk about voter registration, vouching, and threats to Minnesota's highly-rated system.</p><p></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>O'Keefe's stunt inadvertantly proves our system works. He was unable to register or vouch for anyone.</li><li>Their actions at the polling place were illegal.</li><li>Election workers are incredible and these types of videos hurt he integrity of our system by villainizing election workers.</li><li>Thank you so much to everyone who works to make our elections happen in Minnesota!</li></ul>yes00:21:59Voting integrity with Rep Emma Greenmanfull<![CDATA[Rep Norris Tackling Fraud in Minnesota]]>Representative Matt Norris joins me to discuss how Democrats and the Minnesota Legislature are tackling fraud here in Minnesota.

Takeaways:

  • Fraud is awful and should never happen in our State. It takes away from Seniors, kids, and others in need where the money was supposed to go.
  • Understanding the Office of Inspector General and the 100s of bills passed to combat fraud
  • Other work by Rep Norris (where I'm a co-author) on the Manufactured Home Bill of Rights.
]]>50cf9d3e-cb4c-4cd4-949a-d8b5b1df13cdFri, 14 Aug 2026 16:38:50 GMT<p>Representative Matt Norris joins me to discuss how Democrats and the Minnesota Legislature are tackling fraud here in Minnesota.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Fraud is awful and should never happen in our State. It takes away from Seniors, kids, and others in need where the money was supposed to go.</li><li>Understanding the Office of Inspector General and the 100s of bills passed to combat fraud</li><li>Other work by Rep Norris (where I'm a co-author) on the Manufactured Home Bill of Rights.</li></ul>no00:22:56Rep Norris Tackling Fraud in Minnesotafull<![CDATA[Stopping the Appleton Detention Facility with SD12's Kari Dorry]]>Kari Dorry is running for MN Senate in SD12 where the Appleton Prison is located. Homeland Security has bought it and contracted with CoreCivic to run an ICE detention center here in our State.

This cannot happen and Kari is working to stop it.

She's a teacher and organizer and needs your help. Donate and volunteer at -> kari4mnsenate.com.

Join the protests in Appleton, MN at the Avenue of Flags on Thursdays at 5 pm.

]]>47e01c58-83a1-4b63-883b-d30e6379f1e3Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:15:49 GMT<p>Kari Dorry is running for MN Senate in SD12 where the Appleton Prison is located. Homeland Security has bought it and contracted with CoreCivic to run an ICE detention center here in our State.</p><p></p><p>This cannot happen and Kari is working to stop it.</p><p></p><p>She's a teacher and organizer and needs your help. Donate and volunteer at -&gt; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kari4mnsenate.com" target="_blank">kari4mnsenate.com</a>.</p><p></p><p>Join the protests in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/K912oHZKattejmdx8" target="_blank">Appleton, MN</a> at the Avenue of Flags on Thursdays at 5 pm.</p>no00:14:52Stopping the Appleton Detention Facility with SD12's Kari Dorryfull<![CDATA[Matt Little - MN CD2 Primary]]>The conversation covers Matt Little's journey from mayoral experience to running for Congress, highlighting his motivation, achievements, and challenges. It delves into healthcare, foreign policy, and the importance of holding politicians accountable. The discussion concludes with a focus on the upcoming primary election and future collaboration.

Takeaways

  • Matt Little's motivation for running for Congress is driven by a desire to fight for his daughter's future.
  • Healthcare and foreign policy are key issues in the CD2 election for Congress.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Endorsement
  • 01:17 Early Years and Friendship
  • 02:38 Political Motivation and Background
  • 03:02 Experience and Motivation for Running
  • 05:11 Mayoral Experience and City Promotion
  • 06:09 Challenges in the Senate
  • 07:12 Legislative Achievements and Challenges
  • 10:18 Running for Congress and Motivation
  • 16:02 Healthcare and Foreign Policy
  • 19:10 Holding Politicians Accountable
  • 24:05 Primary Election and Voter Appeal
  • 27:38 Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration
]]>1739733b-e390-4528-bb88-dd38ab7c2371Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:46:17 GMT<p>The conversation covers Matt Little's journey from mayoral experience to running for Congress, highlighting his motivation, achievements, and challenges. It delves into healthcare, foreign policy, and the importance of holding politicians accountable. The discussion concludes with a focus on the upcoming primary election and future collaboration.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Matt Little's motivation for running for Congress is driven by a desire to fight for his daughter's future.</li><li>Healthcare and foreign policy are key issues in the CD2 election for Congress.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Endorsement</li><li>01:17 Early Years and Friendship</li><li>02:38 Political Motivation and Background</li><li>03:02 Experience and Motivation for Running</li><li>05:11 Mayoral Experience and City Promotion</li><li>06:09 Challenges in the Senate</li><li>07:12 Legislative Achievements and Challenges</li><li>10:18 Running for Congress and Motivation</li><li>16:02 Healthcare and Foreign Policy</li><li>19:10 Holding Politicians Accountable</li><li>24:05 Primary Election and Voter Appeal</li><li>27:38 Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration</li></ul>no00:25:36Matt Little - MN CD2 Primaryfull<![CDATA[Shakopee Observer Acquitted in an ICE / Trooper Traffic Stop]]>Welcome back to The Shakopee Podcast. In this first convo back, I talk with Kevin Wetherille, a lawyer and Shakopee resident who was acquitted in a trial this month for 'failure to use a signal' after a State Trooper appeared to collaborate with ICE on the traffic stop.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Incident
  • 01:14 Observing ICE Activity
  • 03:37 Traffic Stop and Video Evidence
  • 08:06 Trooper's Actions and Trial
  • 14:02 ICE and Law Enforcement Coordination
  • 20:08 State Patrol
  • 21:34 Challenges with Trust in Law Enforcement and Federal Agencies
  • 37:32 Unprecedented Habeas Corpus Petitions in Federal Court
]]>6f930767-2c3a-4ed2-b8a0-2d22f54a7f23Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:15:00 GMT<p>Welcome back to The Shakopee Podcast. In this first convo back, I talk with Kevin Wetherille, a lawyer and Shakopee resident who was acquitted in a trial this month for 'failure to use a signal' after a State Trooper appeared to collaborate with ICE on the traffic stop.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Incident</li><li>01:14 Observing ICE Activity</li><li>03:37 Traffic Stop and Video Evidence</li><li>08:06 Trooper's Actions and Trial</li><li>14:02 ICE and Law Enforcement Coordination</li><li>20:08 State Patrol</li><li>21:34 Challenges with Trust in Law Enforcement and Federal Agencies</li><li>37:32 Unprecedented Habeas Corpus Petitions in Federal Court</li></ul>no00:43:17Shakopee Observer Acquitted in an ICE / Trooper Traffic Stopfull<![CDATA[Shakopee Live Town Hall with Canterbury Park and Valleyfair]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/shakopee-live-town-hall-with-canterbury-park-and-valleyfair634569bf-22ab-4368-90ef-300ba8427890Mon, 24 May 2021 02:51:48 GMT Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson and Valleyfair GM Raul Rehnborg join me to talk about the upcoming summer in Shakopee! no00:41:46Shakopee Live Town Hall with Canterbury Park and Valleyfairfull<![CDATA[Legislative Session Preview with House Speaker Melissa Hortman]]>Rep. Tabke sits down with House Speaker Melissa Hortman to preview the 2020 legislative session. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/legislative-session-preview-with-house-speaker-melissa-hortman093112b6-f49e-419e-af1a-5d9ae9be992aMon, 10 Feb 2020 15:59:05 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke sits down with House Speaker Melissa Hortman to preview the 2020 legislative session. </p>no00:09:01Legislative Session Preview with House Speaker Melissa Hortmanfull<![CDATA[Lobbying at the Capitol]]>Amy Koch, former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader and current lobbyist, discusses lobbying, its various forms, and the popular misconceptions of its role in our government. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/lobbying-at-the-capitol53c3adeea28a45078dd2ccb8f0cc5cf3Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Amy Koch, former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader and current lobbyist, discusses lobbying, its various forms, and the popular misconceptions of its role in our government. </p>no00:26:33Lobbying at the Capitolfull<![CDATA[Clean Water Action]]> Deanna White, the Director for Minnesota's Clean Water Action, joins Rep. Tabke to discuss the organization's goal to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/clean-water-actiond93acd29c83e4a69bcad84e0a5163fd9Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMT<p><span> Deanna White, the Director for Minnesota's Clean Water Action, joins Rep. Tabke to discuss the organization's goal to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table.</span></p>no00:18:59Clean Water Actionfull<![CDATA[Shakopee Live Town Hall - Schools Referendum]]>Shakopee community members, teachers, and students join me to talk about the School District's Operating Levy vote.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/shakopee-live-town-hall-schools-referendum9ea70f19-e070-4002-966a-30a8373234b3Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:29:09 GMT<p>Shakopee community members, teachers, and students join me to talk about the School District's Operating Levy vote.</p>no00:49:19Shakopee Live Town Hall - Schools Referendumfull<![CDATA[Shakopee Live with the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/shakopee-live-with-the-shakopee-chamber-of-commerce8f798451-f576-46f9-ad76-b98b770f6b76Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:38:20 GMT-no00:38:18Shakopee Live with the Shakopee Chamber of Commercefull<![CDATA[The Academies Of Shakopee]]>Rep. Brad Tabke discusses Shakopee's Academies with Elizabeth Duehr, an Academy Coach at Shakopee High School.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/the-academies-of-shakopeecfa6639846cb4d4c9fcf6884fabbe7a1Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Brad Tabke discusses Shakopee's Academies with Elizabeth Duehr, an Academy Coach at Shakopee High School.</p>no00:25:48The Academies Of Shakopeefull<![CDATA[End Child Abuse and Neglect]]>I am joined by Heather Wilson a Foster America fellow who is helping to end child abuse and neglect in Scott County. We discuss what supports are needed to keep families safe and together. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/end-child-abuse-and-neglecte4fea542-cebd-4cab-be29-7b35735815f7Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:00 GMT<p>I am joined by Heather Wilson a Foster America fellow who is helping to end child abuse and neglect in Scott County. We discuss what supports are needed to keep families safe and together. </p>no00:19:10End Child Abuse and Neglectfull<![CDATA[Discussion on Shakopee Prison with Safia Khan]]>Today I am joined by Safia Khan who is the Government Relations Director for the Shakopee prison. We go into a number of matters around how the prison affects our community and the criminal justice system as a whole. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/discussion-on-shakopee-prison-with-safia-khan001c8204-6925-4e80-acec-ee291d419a6eMon, 06 Jul 2020 18:13:40 GMT<p>Today I am joined by Safia Khan who is the Government Relations Director for the Shakopee prison. We go into a number of matters around how the prison affects our community and the criminal justice system as a whole. </p>no00:19:22Discussion on Shakopee Prison with Safia Khanfull<![CDATA[Scott County Veterans Services]]>In honor of Veterans Day, Rep. Tabke and Derek Falwell cover the resources available through Scott County Veterans Services, and how residents can access them. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/scott-county-veterans-services770a6872ebf643d9be0ddfaf37363fe2Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT<p>In honor of Veterans Day, Rep. Tabke and Derek Falwell cover the resources available through Scott County Veterans Services, and how residents can access them. </p>no00:22:31Scott County Veterans Servicesfull<![CDATA[Holiday Kickoff]]>In a special episode of The Shakopee Podcast, Rep. Tabke sits down with multiple members of the community to discuss upcoming events throughout Shakopee this Holiday Season, including Holiday Fest and local businesses to patronize.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/holiday-kickoff19cd83d5-3226-4026-819d-62bde6675774Mon, 25 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT<p>In a special episode of The Shakopee Podcast, Rep. Tabke sits down with multiple members of the community to discuss upcoming events throughout Shakopee this Holiday Season, including Holiday Fest and local businesses to patronize.</p>no00:29:27Holiday Kickofffull<![CDATA[Live Town Hall from 3/22/21]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/live-town-hall-from-322219ab1a754-ee29-4653-95c5-15fde0be38e8Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:02:45 GMT-no00:41:11Live Town Hall from 3/22/21full<![CDATA[Valley Fair and Autism Services]]>Today we have a two part podcast where we discuss what it means that Valley Fair is a certified as a Certified Autism Center.

We start off with Myron Pincomb with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. He goes into what it takes to become a Certified Autism Center and what this means for a theme park.

Then we speak with Jessica Naderman with Valley Fair. She goes into what specific services and attractions will be available to make Valley Fair comfortable for folks across the entire spectrum.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/valley-fair-and-autism-services8b4e52a2-e4e6-4e57-846f-88a8e10ca604Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:00:00 GMT<p>Today we have a two part podcast where we discuss what it means that Valley Fair is a certified as a Certified Autism Center.</p> <p>We start off with Myron Pincomb with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. He goes into what it takes to become a Certified Autism Center and what this means for a theme park.</p> <p>Then we speak with Jessica Naderman with Valley Fair. She goes into what specific services and attractions will be available to make Valley Fair comfortable for folks across the entire spectrum.</p>no00:16:40Valley Fair and Autism Servicesfull<![CDATA[COVID-19 with Dr. Monte Johnson of St. Francis]]>In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, Rep. Brad Tabke sits down with Dr. Monte Johnson, Vice President of Medical Affairs at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. They discuss the virus, flattening the curve, and the medical resources available for Shakopee and the surrounding communities. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/covid-19-with-dr-monte-johnson-of-st-francis40d83bcd-788b-4577-ad05-5a8c5db7e0f8Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:51:00 GMT<p>In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, Rep. Brad Tabke sits down with Dr. Monte Johnson, Vice President of Medical Affairs at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. They discuss the virus, flattening the curve, and the medical resources available for Shakopee and the surrounding communities. </p>no00:15:58COVID-19 with Dr. Monte Johnson of St. Francisfull<![CDATA[An Interview with Amanda McKnight]]>Rep. Tabke sits down with Amanda McKnight, departing Shakopee Valley News Journalist, to discuss covering Shakopee and the evolution of the community through the years.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/an-interview-with-amanda-mcknight5fd58f138dda49328f206210af36a542Mon, 06 May 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke sits down with Amanda McKnight, departing Shakopee Valley News Journalist, to discuss covering Shakopee and the evolution of the community through the years.</p>no00:14:43An Interview with Amanda McKnightfull<![CDATA[The State Of Housing]]>Rep. Tabke and other members discuss the state of housing in Minnesota.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/the-state-of-housing4c6440cc0e2c47c2b5977da5040cc675Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke and other members discuss the state of housing in Minnesota.</p>no00:00:10The State Of Housingfull<![CDATA[Driver's Licenses for All]]>Rep. Brad Tabke and members of the House discuss the Driver's Licenses for All bill which would go on to pass off the House floor.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/drivers-licenses-for-allcc2695325a9a446f820f58ac23204f4dMon, 22 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Brad Tabke and members of the House discuss the Driver's Licenses for All bill which would go on to pass off the House floor.</p>no00:12:31Driver's Licenses for Allfull<![CDATA[Restore the Vote with Rep. Dehn]]>Rep. Raymond Dehn represents Minneapolis in the Minnesota House in addition to chairing the House Elections Subcommittee. Rep. Dehn discusses elections and the "Restore the Vote" movement with Rep. Tabke. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/restore-the-vote-with-rep-dehn35f312308a0940e5a3462d1aee41ab05Mon, 23 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Raymond Dehn represents Minneapolis in the Minnesota House in addition to chairing the House Elections Subcommittee. Rep. Dehn discusses elections and the "Restore the Vote" movement with Rep. Tabke. </p>no00:19:23Restore the Vote with Rep. Dehnfull<![CDATA[Canterbury Park with Andrew Offerman]]>Andrew Offerman, the Senior Director of Racing Operations at Canterbury Park, speaks with Rep. Tabke about this Shakopee institution, the future for the area, and the legislative work done with the Minnesota Racing Commission. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/canterbury-park-with-andrew-offerman713190f8f5cb49968fa36649168f33d1Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Andrew Offerman, the Senior Director of Racing Operations at Canterbury Park, speaks with Rep. Tabke about this Shakopee institution, the future for the area, and the legislative work done with the Minnesota Racing Commission. </p>no00:18:27Canterbury Park with Andrew Offermanfull<![CDATA[The DFL House Transportation Budget]]>Rep. Tabke and members of the House Transportation Committee present the proposed budget of the DFL House for Minnesota's transportation infrastructure.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/the-dfl-house-transportation-budgetde74bd21b0154599ade937cac5087b45Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke and members of the House Transportation Committee present the proposed budget of the DFL House for Minnesota's transportation infrastructure.</p>no00:17:30The DFL House Transportation Budgetfull<![CDATA[End of Session Recap]]>Listen as I go over everything that happened over the 2020 session and how it impacts Shakopee. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/end-of-session-recap8a8ab8c4-77d8-4cb7-b12c-65250171fcedMon, 20 Jul 2020 17:00:00 GMT<p>Listen as I go over everything that happened over the 2020 session and how it impacts Shakopee. </p>no01:00:52End of Session Recapfull<![CDATA[Sit and Sip with Mathias Weinzerl]]>Rep. Tabke sits down with Mathias Weinzerl for an inside look into the transition to Sit and Sip, formerly Munkabeans, to a coffee and wine bar, and the ins and outs of starting a business in Shakopee. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/sit-and-sip-with-mathias-weinzerlcf7092bc-8abb-4923-9700-a2df6576b9ecMon, 27 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke sits down with Mathias Weinzerl for an inside look into the transition to Sit and Sip, formerly Munkabeans, to a coffee and wine bar, and the ins and outs of starting a business in Shakopee. </p>no00:11:20Sit and Sip with Mathias Weinzerlfull<![CDATA[Hemp Farming in Minnesota]]>Recent legislation has allowed hemp production to boom in Minnesota's agricultural industry. John Strohfus, President of Minnesota Hemp Farms, discusses the crop and its future in our state. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/hemp-farming-in-minnesota0eaeb283392947f88b0d0e575a5ddeffMon, 14 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT<p>Recent legislation has allowed hemp production to boom in Minnesota's agricultural industry. John Strohfus, President of Minnesota Hemp Farms, discusses the crop and its future in our state. </p>no00:26:39Hemp Farming in Minnesotafull<![CDATA[Leashed Dog Tracking Bill]]>Rep. Tabke discusses his legislation to allow hunters to use leashed dogs when tracking big game.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/leashed-dog-tracking-billa4a164e5f47b406880fc0119e93cfd9eTue, 19 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke discusses his legislation to allow hunters to use leashed dogs when tracking big game.</p>no00:14:09Leashed Dog Tracking Billfull<![CDATA[Shakopee Infrastructure Projects]]>Audio of Rep. Tabke presenting his infrastructure projects to the House Capital Investment Committee. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/shakopee-infrastructure-projects26286b19-5470-4f25-87ff-25b3ac05ea20Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:30:00 GMT<p>Audio of Rep. Tabke presenting his infrastructure projects to the House Capital Investment Committee. </p>no00:17:44Shakopee Infrastructure Projectsfull<![CDATA[Scott County Mental Health Center]]>Mental health was the focal point of numerous pieces of legislation this year. Rep. Tabke interviews Dr. Terryl Raddatz, the director of the Scott County Mental Health Center, to discuss the mental health resources available to Shakopee.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/scott-county-mental-health-centere16c6199b1d847f1bbdfa1b03426051dMon, 19 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Mental health was the focal point of numerous pieces of legislation this year. Rep. Tabke interviews Dr. Terryl Raddatz, the director of the Scott County Mental Health Center, to discuss the mental health resources available to Shakopee.</p>no00:20:01Scott County Mental Health Centerfull<![CDATA[Vote-By-Mail With MN Secretary of State Steve Simon]]>We are joined by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon as we discuss the importance of vote-by-mail in the times of COVID-19 and the upcoming election.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/vote-by-mail-with-mn-secretary-of-state-steve-simon09634ffe-4989-417b-80cb-6da27d7105c1Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:01:16 GMT<p>We are joined by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon as we discuss the importance of vote-by-mail in the times of COVID-19 and the upcoming election.</p>no00:20:21Vote-By-Mail With MN Secretary of State Steve Simonfull<![CDATA[Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)]]>With Deer Hunting Season upon us, Rep. Tabke sits down with Barb Keller, the big game supervisor for the Minnesota DNR, to talk about CWD and how it'll be impacting hunters this season. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/chronic-wasting-disease-cwd746c0523ea3e4a8aab9498bc74a848a8Mon, 04 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT<p>With Deer Hunting Season upon us, Rep. Tabke sits down with Barb Keller, the big game supervisor for the Minnesota DNR, to talk about CWD and how it'll be impacting hunters this season. </p>no00:29:05Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)full<![CDATA[BONUS: Audio of Transit Ambassadors Press Conference]]>Rep. Brad Tabke, Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, House Transportation Chair Frank Hornstein, and St. Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali announced comprehensive transit rider experience legislation that would create a Transit Ambassador Program to increase safety, connect riders with services, and apply administrative, rather than criminal, penalties for fare evasion. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/bonus-audio-of-transit-ambassadors-press-conferencecc9c707e-ccbf-499b-8b4a-2c09c1945952Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT<p><span>Rep. Brad Tabke, <span>Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, House Transportation Chair Frank Hornstein, and St. Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali announced comprehensive transit rider experience</span></span> <a href="https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF3085&amp;version=latest&amp;session=91&amp;session_number=0&amp;session_year=2019" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><span>legislation</span></a> <span>that would create a Transit Ambassador Program to increase safety, connect riders with services, and apply administrative, rather than criminal, penalties for fare evasion. </span></p>no00:15:00BONUS: Audio of Transit Ambassadors Press Conferencefull<![CDATA[Gina Boots, a Shakopee resident, shares her COVID story]]>Gina Boots was clinically diagnosed with COVID-19 (not in the official count because testing wasn't available then) and shares her story of how she and her family dealt with the COVID-19 virus.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/gina-boots-a-shakopee-resident-shares-her-covid-storyce9ea767-2681-4173-b75b-9677262af96aWed, 20 May 2020 20:45:42 GMT<p>Gina Boots was clinically diagnosed with COVID-19 (not in the official count because testing wasn't available then) and shares her story of how she and her family dealt with the COVID-19 virus.</p>no00:23:39Gina Boots, a Shakopee resident, shares her COVID storyfull<![CDATA[Live Town Hall from 4/5/21 - Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women46e83651-37ad-4282-93af-67939fb37accSun, 11 Apr 2021 03:05:17 GMT-no00:30:40Live Town Hall from 4/5/21 - Missing and Murdered Indigenous Womenfull<![CDATA[An Interview with Ruby Winings]]>Rep. Tabke sits down with Ruby Winings, Circulation Manager for Southwest News Media, and Relay for Life advocate.

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/an-interview-with-ruby-winings919676ad60514bf5a48effc8fa8ac10bTue, 19 Mar 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke sits down with Ruby Winings, Circulation Manager for Southwest News Media, and Relay for Life advocate.</p>no00:18:41An Interview with Ruby Winingsfull<![CDATA[How COVID is Affecting Local Business in Shakopee]]>Today, we are joined by Jen Brewington the Economic Development Specialist for the city of Shakopee. We go into several issues that are facing our local businesses and what they need to continue to thrive in our community. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/how-covid-is-affecting-local-business-in-shakopeeaa51d670-017e-4359-8db3-0cdc070c3e39Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:00:00 GMT<p>Today, we are joined by Jen Brewington the Economic Development Specialist for the city of Shakopee. We go into several issues that are facing our local businesses and what they need to continue to thrive in our community. </p>no00:18:34How COVID is Affecting Local Business in Shakopeefull<![CDATA[Transportation Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliher]]>Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Commissioner for Minnesota's Department of Transportation, discusses the unique transportation needs for our state, how they're paid for, and our transportation options in Shakopee. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/transportation-with-commissioner-margaret-anderson-kelliherc6f2afc335ca45d9a17fcb081b91f1faMon, 18 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT<p>Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Commissioner for Minnesota's Department of Transportation, discusses the unique transportation needs for our state, how they're paid for, and our transportation options in Shakopee. </p>no00:22:14Transportation Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelliherfull<![CDATA[Electric Cars and MNLARS with Rep. Elkins]]>Rep. Tabke discusses electric cars and the future of the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) with Rep. Steve Elkins of Bloomington. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/electric-cars-and-mnlars-with-rep-elkins955ade3ba3a94549997d26848bf779c4Mon, 09 Dec 2019 07:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke discusses electric cars and the future of the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) with Rep. Steve Elkins of Bloomington. </p>no00:27:36Electric Cars and MNLARS with Rep. Elkinsfull<![CDATA[Transportation in 2020 with Chair Hornstein]]>House Transportation Chair Frank Hornstein talks with Transportation Vice Chair Brad Tabke about how the legislature is working to meet Minnesotans' transportation needs and improve roads and bridges. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/transportation-in-2020-with-chair-hornstein8a78c829-ef38-4928-975d-9cd98ce1ec65Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT<p>House Transportation Chair Frank Hornstein talks with Transportation Vice Chair Brad Tabke about how the legislature is working to meet Minnesotans' transportation needs and improve roads and bridges. </p>no00:22:41Transportation in 2020 with Chair Hornsteinfull<![CDATA[Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis]]>Ahead of our community conversation on cannabis, Rep. Tabke sits down with Majority Leader Ryan Winkler to discuss legalizing adult-use cannabis in Minnesota. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/legalizing-adult-use-cannabis6c5d4ec1-cf3e-478c-9a17-3fea6ec76cecMon, 06 Jan 2020 07:00:00 GMT<p>Ahead of our community conversation on cannabis, Rep. Tabke sits down with Majority Leader Ryan Winkler to discuss legalizing adult-use cannabis in Minnesota. </p>no00:12:38Legalizing Adult-use Cannabisfull<![CDATA[Live Town Hall from 5/3/21 - Live with John Muir, Commander at Shakopee VFW]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/live-town-hall-from-5321-live-with-john-muir-commander-at-shakopee-vfwbea7e414-53e8-4c02-94be-e0423f205e7eThu, 13 May 2021 02:05:39 GMT-no00:30:06Live Town Hall from 5/3/21 - Live with John Muir, Commander at Shakopee VFWfull<![CDATA[Congresswoman Angie Craig with a Federal Update on COVID-19]]>Congresswoman Angie Craig stopped by during our most recent Virtual Town Hall to discuss the CARES Act and other updates from the federal government. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/congresswoman-angie-craig-with-a-federal-update-on-covid-195acd4875-1468-4fc5-a20f-410331002eceMon, 06 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT<p>Congresswoman Angie Craig stopped by during our most recent Virtual Town Hall to discuss the CARES Act and other updates from the federal government. </p>no00:15:47Congresswoman Angie Craig with a Federal Update on COVID-19full<![CDATA[Live Town Hall from 3/8/21]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/live-town-hall-from-3821c29a566c-8492-4e8e-825c-8aa623e19aa6Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:00:00 GMT-no00:33:24Live Town Hall from 3/8/21full<![CDATA[The Shakopee Podcast: The Presidential Primary]]>Rep. Brad Tabke sits down with Secretary of State Steve Simon to discuss voter turnout, the integrity of Minnesota's elections and election system, and everything you need to know about the upcoming presidential primary. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/the-shakopee-podcast-the-presidential-primarya5272ed4-803d-4520-aa88-a3be88a0229fMon, 20 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Brad Tabke sits down with Secretary of State Steve Simon to discuss voter turnout, the integrity of Minnesota's elections and election system, and everything you need to know about the upcoming presidential primary. </p>no00:25:20The Shakopee Podcast: The Presidential Primaryfull<![CDATA[An Interview with Rep. Becker-Finn]]>Rep. Tabke sits down with Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, the DFL State Representative from Roseville and Assistant Majority Leader. Listen in as they cover topics ranging from environmentalism. hunting, and Chronic Wasting Disease. 

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/an-interview-with-rep-becker-finn3612516da3804f039a2579764f116629Mon, 02 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT<p>Rep. Tabke sits down with Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, the DFL State Representative from Roseville and Assistant Majority Leader. Listen in as they cover topics ranging from environmentalism. hunting, and Chronic Wasting Disease. </p>no00:24:03An Interview with Rep. Becker-Finnfull<![CDATA[A Conversation with Outgoing Shakopee Chamber President Angie Whitcomb]]>Angie Whitcomb, Shakopee Chamber President, has taken a new position with the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.

In today's podcast, Angie and I talk about her time as the Chamber President and the good - and bad - of her ten years here in Shakopee.

I can't thank Angie enough for her work on behalf of Shakopee businesses and our community. Best of luck in your new role!

Brad

]]>https://shakopee.libsyn.com/a-conversation-with-outgoing-shakopee-chamber-president-angie-whitcombdaf71c4f-4eff-42df-8279-3f1683dd644aMon, 04 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT<p>Angie Whitcomb, Shakopee Chamber President, has taken a new position with the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.</p> <p>In today's podcast, Angie and I talk about her time as the Chamber President and the good - and bad - of her ten years here in Shakopee.</p> <p>I can't thank Angie enough for her work on behalf of Shakopee businesses and our community. Best of luck in your new role!</p> <p>Brad</p>no00:31:48A Conversation with Outgoing Shakopee Chamber President Angie Whitcombfull