Price Check At The Pump: Feb. 23, 2012
It's time for WCCO's Daily Price Check on the price of a gallon of gas around the metro and the state.
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It's time for WCCO's Daily Price Check on the price of a gallon of gas around the metro and the state.
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak traded words with Bill O'Reilly about the gas prices issue on O'Reilly's Fox News show Tuesday night.
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.
This spring, when the temperature rises, experts say, so will the gas prices.
Most Americans monitor gas prices, but new research shows your lunch and coffee budget may be what's really draining your pocket book.
CenterPoint Energy spokeswoman Rebecca Virden says January's home heating prices will be the lowest they've seen in ten years.
Pump prices are on the rise.
Lower gas prices will be a pleasant surprise to the millions of Americans hitting the road Wednesday to reach their Thanksgiving destination.
Good news for drivers -- gas prices have shifted into reverse.
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 aren't gas prices that low now?
Leaves aren't the only thing dropping this fall, you may have noticed prices at the pump falling too.
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.
In Tuesday's Reality Check, Pat Kessler looked at the promise of cheap gas from Minnesota presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, if she is elected. After the story aired, Kessler got an earful. Or you could say a mailbag-full.
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann's pledge to bring back $2 gas has the feel of a "chicken in every pot" political promise.
It's not a dramatic drop in price, but for many it makes a physiological difference. In Apple Valley, the price for a regular gallon of gas is around $3.38 and at Paul's Gas Station it's $3.37.
As gasoline prices climb and the summer driving season approaches, a new report says Minnesotans could save big with more fuel efficient cars.
A survey in nine Midwestern and Plains states suggests that higher fuel prices are slowing the regional economy.
With gasoline prices pushing $4 a gallon in the Twin Cities, there's enough blame to go around. So, can the president really do anything to lower gas prices?
When it comes to Wisconsin and Minnesota there are plenty of border battles. Vikings vs. Packers, of course, but also things like who has the higher gas prices.
Hang onto your wallets -- gasoline prices are inching ever so close to $4 a gallon. AAA of Minnesota reports that as of April 24, the average price for unleaded fuel in the Twin Cities is hovering around $3.94 a gallon. That's just a nickel shy of the all-time record average set back in 2008.
AAA nationwide is seeing an increase in drivers running out of gas- the apparent result of high gas prices.
It seems it took $4 per gallon of gas to get more people to start looking for other ways to get around.
As the price of gas rises, so does the demand for a fuel efficient vehicle.
With gas prices in the Twin Cities reaching nearly $3.90 per gallon, drivers are turning more and more to public transportation.
The average price for a gallon of gas on Tuesday in the Twin Cities is $3.87, that's more than $0.30 higher than a month ago. The rising price of gas has some commuters looking for alternative ways to get to work.
Concerned rideshare drivers and faith leaders asked the Metropolitan Airports Commission to do more in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at those airports.
For many student parents at Minneapolis College, the holiday season arrives during one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year.
Six seniors and one freshman runner from Wayzata proved they are the best in the nation. Out of 22 teams across the country, the seven Minnesota high schoolers took home first place on the biggest stage of cross country.
When Sid Fletcher isn't at the North Pole, you might find him at his second home in Eden Prairie preparing to become Santa Claus.
At the Salvation Army North Division headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota, volunteers have been busy collecting and sorting toys and clothes for families in need.
Concerned rideshare drivers and faith leaders asked the Metropolitan Airports Commission to do more in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at those airports.
For many student parents at Minneapolis College, the holiday season arrives during one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year.
Six seniors and one freshman runner from Wayzata proved they are the best in the nation. Out of 22 teams across the country, the seven Minnesota high schoolers took home first place on the biggest stage of cross country.
At the Salvation Army North Division headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota, volunteers have been busy collecting and sorting toys and clothes for families in need.
A 25-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of killing one person and stabbing another at a homeless encampment earlier this month.
A boy on the Stewartville High School wrestling team is still in critical but stable condition after he was shot in the school parking lot Friday morning by a former member of the team, authorities say.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
A 13-year-old student in Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on Thursday after he was found at a middle school with around 1,500 pills that police suspect are laced with fentanyl.
A special city council meeting held Wednesday in the central Minnesota cabin-country town of Nisswa had one item on the agenda: discussing the conduct of Mayor Jennifer Carnahan.
Authorities say a man shot a student outside a southern Minnesota high school Friday morning before dying by suicide.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94 near Black River Falls, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Concerned rideshare drivers and faith leaders asked the Metropolitan Airports Commission to do more in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at those airports.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
A tense situation is developing in South Minneapolis, where dozens of residents confronted ICE agents operating in the vicinity of Lake and Pillsbury.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
A 25-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of killing one person and stabbing another at a homeless encampment earlier this month.
A tense situation is developing in South Minneapolis, where dozens of residents confronted ICE agents operating in the vicinity of Lake and Pillsbury.
A boy on the Stewartville High School wrestling team is still in critical but stable condition after he was shot in the school parking lot Friday morning by a former member of the team, authorities say.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Lou Ann Restad, Nancy Knoell, Karen Droegemueller and Elizabeth or "Betsy" Murnan are all retired teachers, ranging in age from 76 to 95. They may not be teaching, but they are still working, writing letters for Make it Better.
Unprecedented minimum wages for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes had been set to go into effect Jan. 1, but that has been indefinitely delayed.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Six seniors and one freshman runner from Wayzata proved they are the best in the nation. Out of 22 teams across the country, the seven Minnesota high schoolers took home first place on the biggest stage of cross country.
Much has been made of other highly ranked Minnesota recruits in this year's class, but with the season over and movement stopped, Howie Johnson, a four-star defensive lineman, sits number one in most of the rankings.
The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.
Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead Minnesota past the Sacramento Kings 117-103 in the Timberwolves' second straight game without star Anthony Edwards.
Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 for their fourth straight win.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
We will be above freezing for the first time in almost three weeks, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Monday starts a noticeable warm up with highs climbing into the mid 20s under brighter skies, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Temperatures warm up Monday and continue rising Tuesday and briefly reach the upper 30s to near 40, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
In the Twin Cities, highs will climb into the mid-20s under brighter skies on Monday.
It’ll finally be above freezing for the first time in almost three weeks on Tuesday.
The financial burden can be tough during the holiday season, which is why Minneapolis College partnered with Toys for Tots to help student parents.
After winning the state championship, the team went on to regionals and then the national tournament.
The immigration crackdown was front and center at a meeting of the Metropolitan Airports Commission on Monday.
After a long journey, Santa Sid needs a makeover to get back into "Ho Ho Ho mode." With a little help from his Mrs. Claus, his wife Mollie Fletcher, the transformation begins.