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Martin Moylan

Martin Moylan

Reporter
Minnesota Public Radio
mmoylan@mpr.org

Martin Moylan has covered business in the Twin Cities for nearly 20 years. He joined Minnesota Public Radio in July 2006, after 16 years with the St. Paul Pioneer Press. At the Pioneer Press, his beats included financial services, technology, telecommunications and airlines. Before moving to Minnesota, he lived in China for two years, teaching English and freelancing for newspapers in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He graduated from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and has completed post-graduate programs at Boston University and the University of Maryland. He's a Boston native but hardly ever drops an "r."

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Closing arguments in Petters trial expected Friday

Closing arguments are expected Friday in the fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters. (11/19/2009)

Petters remains firm in having no knowledge of fraud

Businessman Tom Petters tried to put his former business associates on trial Wednesday during his second day on the stand. (11/18/2009)

Petters, on witness stand, denies knowing of fraud

A Minnesota businessman accused of orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme testified Tuesday that he did not knowingly participate in the fraud and may have "trusted some people far too much." (11/17/2009)

Petters defense calls witnesses

Defense today started telling its side in the fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters. Petters is accused of leading a fraud scheme that cost investors about $3.5 billion. (11/17/2009)

Prosecution in Petters to wrap up case soon

Federal prosecutors are expected to wrap up their case today in the fraud trial of businessman Tom Petters, and the defense will then take its turn. Petters is accused of leading a scheme that ripped off investors for $3.5 billion. (11/16/2009)

Two business leaders take stand in Petters trial

Jurors in the fraud trial of Tom Petters heard damaging testimony Friday from two prominent business leaders who did business with Petters. (11/13/2009)

Accountant says Petters lied, cheated on taxes

An accountant who worked for businessman Tom Petters says Petters cheated on his taxes, misled investors, and used company money to pay for homes and other personal expenses. (11/10/2009)

Petters associate acknowledges criminal past

A disbarred lawyer who was in the federal witness protection program is testifying for the prosecution in the Tom Petters fraud trial. (11/09/2009)

Witness says he forged 10,000 documents for Tom Petters

The treasurer of the company at the heart of an alleged $3.5 billion Ponzi scheme run by businessman Tom Petters says he forged some 10,000 documents while working for Petters. (11/05/2009)

Target Corp. cuts 85 jobs in marketing

Target is cutting some 85 jobs in its marketing department, which currently has about 1,100 employees. (10/29/2009)

One year later, Delta-NWA merger sees few kinks

It's been a year since Delta and Northwest removed the last obstacle to their merger, winning a crucial go-ahead from the U.S. Justice Department. The past year has brought a lot of changes for Northwest employees and travelers. (10/29/2009)

First leg of Petters trial gets underway

The trial of businessman Tom Petters, who stands accused of running a Ponzi scheme that cheated investors out of some $3.5 billion, gets underway today with the selection of jurors. (10/28/2009)

Petters trial delayed until next week

The start of the fraud trial of Wayzata businessman Tom Petters is being pushed back to next week. Jury selection had been scheduled to begin tomorrow. (10/21/2009)

Cargill using soybeans to lower oil use in foam

Cargill, the Minnetonka-based agricultural giant makes a soybean-based chemical used to produce furniture-grade foam, reducing the need for petroleum to make the foam we sit and sleep on. (10/13/2009)

Target sales beat expectations

Minneapolis-based Target reports its September sales were better than expected. But the retailer is concerned about the upcoming holiday shopping season. (10/08/2009)