This is a list of recent business-related bankruptcies filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The number after the filing date is the case number. A Chapter 7 petition is for liquidation of the business; Chapter 11 (or Chapter 12 for farmers or Chapter 13 for small businesses) gives protection from creditors while the business is reorganized.

ST. PAUL

Paul Matthew Cink, as surety for Cink Excavating Inc., Cleveland, Minn.; filed Oct. 12, 12-35803; Chap. 7; assets, $25,626; liabilities, $1,035,332.

Nikki Ann Garrett, formerly doing business as G & H Trucking, St. Cloud, Minn.; filed Oct. 16, 12-35829; Chap. 7; assets, $90,225; liabilities, $186,713.