The Latest from the Hub News

Highlights from the Week of August 24, 2025

August 30, 2025

Below is a summary of top stories, podcasts, obituaries, and events from The Hub News.

Top Stories

Bakeberg and Olson Announce Bids for Minnesota Senate District 54

By Ryan Dahnert

Aaron Paul Announces 2026 Campaign for Minnesota House District 54A

By The Hub News Staff Reports

Strong Week for Saber Soccer: Wins Over New Prague and Chaska

By Jon Poppen

Shakopee Chamber Announces Two Fun-Filled Fall Events

By The Hub News Staff Reports

Remember When – Aug. 23, 2025

By Wes Reinke

Sabers Girls’ Swim and Dive Team Looking to Feed Off 2024 Success: 2025 Team Preview

By Bill Schleper

Recent Podcast Episodes

A new podcast episode is coming soon!

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

Host Bill Schleper interviews Shakopee Activities Directors Matt Hanson and Andy Brown.

The Hub Podcast # 37 - Jordan Activities Director John Buteyn

Host Mike Franklin interviews Jordan Activities Director John Buteyn.

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Upcoming Events

Below are a few upcoming events. Visit the Hub News Calendar of Events for more. Check it out here!

Jordan Economic Development Authority Meeting

Tue 2 Sep, 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM [CDT]:

Shakopee Planning Commission/BOAA Meeting

Thu 4 Sep, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM [CDT]: The Planning Commission/BOAA typically meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday following the first Tuesday of the month. Meetings are televised on Shakopee Government TV and live-streamed through the ci

Heimatfest Car Cruise

Fri 5 Sep, 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM [CDT]: 4:30 - 6:00PM Registration 6:45 - 8:00 PM Cruise Beer Garden - Live Music - Food Booths Beer Garden open until 11:30 PM https://jordanheimatfest.com/car-cruise

Run of the Mill 5K & Family Fun Run

Sat 6 Sep, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM [CDT]: 2025 Run of the Mill 5K Race September 6, 2025 5K Race starts at 8:00am Where: Race/walk begins at Jordan Middle School and ends at Lagoon Park. ** Newly Certified Course Entry Fee: 5K $20 Pre-registr

Heimatefest Fun, Food & Fireworks in the Park

Sat 6 Sep, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM [CDT]: Spend the day in Lagoon Park! We have a jammed packed day of things to do. Try your hand at the Beer Stein Holding contest, or visit with friends over a game of bingo. There are events for the whole f