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Gas Prices Jump In Twin Cities
By Reg Chapman, WCCO-TV HOPKINS (WCCO) — Drivers around the metro most likely noticed it on the drive to work: the price of gas in the Twin Cities just jumped. And experts say drivers should fill up...
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Good Question: Could The President Lower Gas Prices?
By Jason DeRusha, WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With gasoline prices pushing $4 a gallon in the Twin Cities, there’s enough blame to go around. Donald Trump said that a president should be able to get...
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Man Burned After Starting Brush Fire With Gasoline
EAST BETHEL, Minn. (WCCO) – A man was airlifted to an area hospital late Wednesday morning after being badly burned in a fire, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s dispatch. The dispatch unit said...
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Reality Check: Bachmann’s $2 Gas Claims
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann’s pledge to bring back $2 gas has the feel of a “chicken in every pot” political promise. Experts say claims like this are running on empty. “Under...
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Bachmann Says She’d Consider Everglades Drilling
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann said Sunday that she would consider oil and natural gas drilling in the Everglades if it can be done without harming the...
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Why Are Local Gas Prices Higher Than Nat’l Average?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s not the kind of news motorists want to hear at the start of the Labor Day weekend: gas prices are high everywhere, but especially in the Twin Cities. The national average...
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Good Question: Why Aren’t Gas Prices Falling Quicker?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — At this time last year, crude oil was around $80 a barrel and gasoline prices were around $2.80 a gallon. On Tuesday, crude oil is close to $80 and gas is around $3.40. So, why...
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Despite Dip In Prices, 2011 Is Record Year For Gasoline
APPLE VALLEY (WCCO) — A new survey found the typical household will have spent more than $4,100 dollars on gas this year — that’s a record. But with gas prices hovering around $3.15 a gallon, we still...
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The Rise Of Gas Prices And Its Effects
COON RAPIDS (WCCO) — How about paying $4 a gallon for gas? Some experts say it will happen soon, and we won’t be paying more just at the gas station. We’re already seeing an uptick here in the Twin...
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Coon Rapids Pumps To Be Prepay Only
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (WCCO) – After the city saw nearly 500 gas station drive-offs in 2011, Coon Rapids is making all gas pumps in the city prepay only. The City Council voted Tuesday night to begin the...
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Police: Woman Jumps From Window After Gas Incident
BLAINE (WCCO) — Police say two women had to escape a house – with one jumping from a 2nd floor window – after a man threw gas on them in Blaine, Minn. On Feb. 20, 2012, police were assisting a motorist...
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Gas Prices Now A Big Factor In Presidential Election
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It might be one of the biggest issues in the upcoming presidential election. Last night, CBS News exit polls found 77 percent of those voting in seven Super Tuesday states say...
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Consumers Skip Driving Due To Rising Gas Prices
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With gas prices jumping nearly daily, consumers are making some dramatic choices — and not driving. Right now, Minnesota is averaging $3.72 for a gallon of regular gasoline —...
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Good Question: What’s The Best Day To Buy Gas?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – There are a few things you can be sure of during the spring time. The grass will turn green, your taxes will be due and, just like Canadian Geese, your gas prices will start...
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Survey: Higher Fuel Prices Slowing Rural Growth
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Higher fuel prices may be applying brakes to the economy in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states. A monthly survey index of rural bankers dropped to 57.1 in April from 59.8 in...
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Gas Prices On The Way Down
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Gas prices are finally falling. They just dropped for the third day in a row. Nationwide, the average for a gallon of regular grade is down to $3.86. In Minnesota, the statewide...
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Gas Prices Not Bad Compared To Last Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Remember analyst predictions that we could be paying $5 per gallon of gasoline this summer? Thankfully, that scenario hasn’t come to pass. Gas prices have been falling over the...
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Pine Bend Refinery Plans $400M Upgrade
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (WCCO) – The Pine Bend Refinery is planning a major upgrade with the promise of 500 construction jobs. The Rosemount refinery wants to spend $400 million on the upgrade to increase...
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Expert: Gas Prices Should Stay Low In Early 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s been a nice holiday present to have gas prices dip below $3 a gallon, but what will happen in the new year? The average price in the Twin Cities is currently around $3.02 a...
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The Reasons Behind Gas Spike In Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The average price of gas in the Twin Cities is around $3.45 per gallon, which is nearly 40 cents higher than it was a month ago. So, why did prices jump so high so quickly? Crude...
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