November 2008: Hecker begins litigation, sells some car dealerships.
Dec. 8, 2008: Hecker-owned Advantage Rent-A-Car files for bankruptcy.
Early 2009: Ford, Chrysler sue Hecker.
April 28: Chrysler wins $476.9 million judgment.
June 4: Personal bankruptcy filing.
June 17: Hecker's offices, homes raided.
September: Federal grand jury considers charges against Hecker.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Local
West Metro
Man shot by deputy in Montrose allegedly said during earlier clash he'd rather die than be arrested
Late last month during a prior standoff, he alluded that he would start shooting by referring to his Second Amendment rights, a court filing read.
Music
Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue
"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Minneapolis
Edina man admits to fatally shooting a man in Minneapolis during dispute over money
The plea agreement calls for Jashon Johnson to serve a 16-year sentence.
Business
After an ATF ruling, the bottom falls out for a St. Cloud firearms manufacturer
Maxim Defense Industries' business is anchored in pistol braces, which federal regulators say often turn handguns into tightly controlled short-barreled rifles
Local
Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Mayor Roger Reinert said he won't raise taxes next year and will take a tougher stance on panhandling.
