 Financial troubles for the company that owns Herburgers could mean the closure of their department stores in the state. Bantan, the company that owns Herburgers, is going through bankruptcy proceedings and according to Reuters' new service, the only bidders at their bankruptcy auction were liquidators. Bantan has 14 Herburger stores in Minnesota, including locations in Bemidji and Baxter. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.