Dee DePass
Reporter | Economy
Phone: 612-673-7725
E-mail: ddepass@startribune.com
DePass covers how Minnesotans and Minnesota companies are coping with the economic downturn. She also writes a weekly fitness column, Sweat Equity.
Recent content from Dee DePass
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Chrysler accuses Hecker of misappropriating $83 million
Chrysler Financial accuses him of fraud and forgery and says $83 million in debt shouldn't be forgiven.
Jul 9, 2009 -
Hecker lists $767 million in debt
The car dealer's debts, detailed in a bankruptcy filing, reveal widespread pain for creditors. List of liabilities.
Jul 3, 2009 -
State Farm accuses Denny Hecker of fraud
In yet another lawsuit against former auto mogul Denny Hecker, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. has accused his Advantage Rent-A-Car and Southwest-Tex Leasing subsidiary of inflating auto repair bills on hundreds of rental car claims.
Jul 2, 2009 -
State energy projects get funding recharge
Minnesota was awarded $21.7 million in energy grants this week as part of the Obama administration's stimulus package that focuses on energy efficiency and job creation.
Jun 26, 2009 -
Hecker asks to move bankruptcy venue
The troubled auto dealer wants the proceedings to be held in Minneapolis instead of Duluth to save on travel.
Jun 26, 2009 -
Hecker, firms are accused of fraud
A bankruptcy trustee's suit says at least $148 million was diverted via overbilling at his car leasing companies.
Jun 24, 2009 -
Bankruptcy trustee accuses Denny Hecker of fraud
The complaint filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court today said Hecker engaged in a convoluted money diversion scheme that pumped many payments worth $148 million into his other leasing businesses.
Jun 23, 2009 -
IRS seeks $2.6 million in back taxes from Heckers
The IRS put liens on "all property" Hecker and his wife own, claiming that they owe at least $2.6 million in income taxes for 2003 and 2005.
Jun 23, 2009 -
More workers fall back on part-time 'survival' jobs
The work might not be all that fulfilling, but it pays the bills - sometimes.
Jun 21, 2009 -
Hecker suit to blame GMAC for not paying taxes on cars
He also is expected to blame the financial firm for not paying licensing fees and for not paying off liens on cars that were traded in.
Jun 19, 2009
