GAS PRICES TAKE BIG JUMP

Average gas prices in Minnesota have risen 17.2 cents per gallon in the past week averaging $3.10 a gallon today according to GasBuddy’s survey of over 2800 stations in Minnesota.  Prices in Minnesota are 5.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 10 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.  The national average price of diesel has increased 16.1  cents in the past week and stands at $3.65 per gallon.  GasBuddy says prices in New Ulm range from $3.09 to $3.19 a gallon today (Monday).