GAS PRICES RISE

Average gas prices in Minnesota have risen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.32 a gallon today according to GasBuddy’s survey of over 2800 Minnesota stations.   Prices in Minnesota are 5.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 17.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.  The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.9 cents in the past week and stands at $3.82 per gallon.  Most stations in New Ulm are reading $3.44 a gallon today.