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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

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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.

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

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. 

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

Rep. Tabke sits down with House Speaker Melissa Hortman to preview the 2020 legislative session. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Ahead of our community conversation on cannabis, Rep. Tabke sits down with Majority Leader Ryan Winkler to discuss legalizing adult-use cannabis in Minnesota. 

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. 

Rep. Tabke discusses electric cars and the future of the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) with Rep. Steve Elkins of Bloomington. 

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.