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.

Despite signs that the recession may be easing, the unemployment rate is projected to continue rising for another year.

Recession is no roadblock for this Minnetonka manufacturer of fire-suppression devices.

Six states and a province fill need left by Bush administration.