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Bill Catlin

Bill Catlin

Senior Business Reporter/Editor
Minnesota Public Radio
bcatlin@mpr.org

Evening news editor Bill Catlin marks his 25th anniversary with Minnesota Public Radio this year. Catlin is responsible for directing and editing MPR's business and economics coverage. He also edits many of MPR's political stories. Catlin joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1981 as a part-timer in the operations department and made the transition to news in 1984. Over the years he has specialized in reporting on business, health care and education. He has shared several national awards, including two Gerald Loeb Awards for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award.

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Minn. utility quits Big Stone II; other utilities plan to continue project

The utility leading an effort to build a $1.6 billion coal-fired power plant in South Dakota that would serve five states has pulled out of the project. (09/11/2009)

Sales of Minnesota-made Ford Ranger up over last year

Ford Motor Company says August sales of the Minnesota-made Ranger pickup truck jumped 57 percent compared to last year. (09/01/2009)

Minn. Federal Reserve names acting president

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has named the bank's chief operating officer as acting president effective Tuesday. (09/01/2009)

Minnesota's job market bounces back in July

Minnesota's job market bounced back in dramatic fashion in July. (08/20/2009)

Metro area home sales improve in June

The Twin Cities real estate market saw a 20 percent increase in home sales last month compared to June of last year. (07/10/2009)

Auto dealer Denny Hecker files for personal bankruptcy

Embattled auto dealer Denny Hecker has filed for personal bankruptcy. The filing comes in the wake of a nearly $480 million judgement that his long-time lead financer, Chrysler Financial, won against him. (06/04/2009)

Boatmaker Genmar files for bankruptcy protection

Amid a downturn in the boat-building industry, Minneapolis-based Genmar Holdings has filed for bankruptcy protection. The privately-held company is headed by Twin Cities businessman Irwin Jacobs. (06/01/2009)

Number of job postings rises

Minnesota saw a jump in hiring demand in May, according to a leading business research organization. (06/01/2009)

Target shareholders reject Ackman's board slate

In a major victory for Target Corporation, shareholders have rejected a slate of board candidates put up by activist hedge fund manager Bill Ackman. (05/28/2009)

Adviser recommends replacement of Target board members

A shareholder advisory service is recommending that Target shareholders vote in favor of a plan to replace some board members. (05/15/2009)

Minnesota companies' outlook varied as the industries

Several prominent companies with headquarters or major operations in Minnesota are reporting lower quarterly earnings today. The view of the economy from the companies' corner offices was as varied as their industries. (04/21/2009)

Boston Scientific reports new defibrillator problems

Boston Scientific is reporting new problems with two defibrillator products. The company has major operations in Minnesota, making the devices that shock an abnormally beating heart back into rhythm. (03/27/2009)

Petters attorneys want to quit over nonpayment

The defense attorneys of businessman Tom Petters are seeking permission to quit the case. The attorneys accuse the government of meddling in Petters' defense by objecting to payments from Petters' assets. (03/16/2009)

Home prices plunge, sales tick up

Home prices in the Twin Cities continued plunging last month. Cheaper homes helped the 13-county region notch a slight uptick in closed sales. (03/11/2009)

Madoff client list includes hundreds of Minnesotans

A newly issued list of Bernard Madoff's clients includes nearly 400 entries with Minnesota addresses. (02/05/2009)