The Shakopee Podcast

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.

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July 23, 2026 25 mins

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.

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  • Matt Little's motivation for running for Congress is driven by a desire to...
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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 Enf...
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September 22, 2021 49 mins

Shakopee community members, teachers, and students join me to talk about the School District's Operating Levy vote.

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Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson and Valleyfair GM Raul Rehnborg join me to talk about the upcoming summer in Shakopee!
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March 23, 2021 41 mins
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March 8, 2021 33 mins
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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

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August 10, 2020 16 mins

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...

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July 27, 2020 19 mins

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. 

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July 20, 2020 60 mins

Listen as I go over everything that happened over the 2020 session and how it impacts Shakopee. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Congresswoman Angie Craig stopped by during our most recent Virtual Town Hall to discuss the CARES Act and other updates from the federal government. 

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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. 

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March 2, 2020 17 mins

Audio of Rep. Tabke presenting his infrastructure projects to the House Capital Investment Committee. 

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