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Crude Oil Prices
Average gasoline prices have declined in virtually every state over the last week as oil prices continued to fall, with crude oil prices approaching $90 per barrel. However, the future of prices remains uncertain. GasBuddy says that with the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, global oil supplies continue to tighten, and any further deterioration in the situation could send prices sharply highe Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have decreased by 15.9 cents per gallon over the last week, averaging $3.96. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 17.9 cents per gallon, averaging $4.09. The national average price of diesel has decreased 13.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.29 per gallon.
Fatal House Fire
One person was found dead after a fire in rural Grant County overnight from Saturday night to Sunday morning. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says a “large fire” was reported at 1:05 a.m. in Land Township, which is located about 15 miles southeast of Elbow Lake, or roughly 22 miles west of Alexandria. A Traverse County deputy was in the area and informed first responders of the location of the fire, noting that a home and nearby structures on the property were on fire. By the time firefighters arrived, every structure on the property was fully engulfed in flames. One person was found dead inside the home. The victim’s identity and cause of death are under review by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. The cause of the fire is also under investigation. No further information has been disclosed.
Sexual Assault Conviction
A Central Minnesota man has been convicted of sexually assaulting six juveniles over seven years. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office and Todd County Attorney's Office have convicted Mervin Kauffman on six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Kauffman pleaded guilty to all six counts at his hearing on Thursday. Attorney General Keith Ellison says Kauffman's crimes shock the conscience of all decent Minnesotans, and his heart breaks for the children he assaulted, and he prays for their recovery and well-being. The assaults took place in Clarissa between August 14, 2015, and September 5, 2022. Ellison says Kauffman was over 18 at the time he sexually assaulted six children at his family home in Todd County. Kauffman admitted to having a significant relationship with each of the victims at his plea hearing, and is being held in the Todd County Jail pending sentencing. The Attorney General's Office prosecuted Kauffman upon a referral from Todd County Attorney John Lindemann.
Truck Accident
One person was hurt when they crashed the truck they were driving on Saturday morning. The crash happened about 10:40 a.m. on Interstate 94 near Monticello. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Box Truck being driven by 64-year-old Sadie Allen of Parkers Prairie was going west on I-94 when she lost control, went off the road, and hit the crash cushion/impact attenuator on the end of the concrete barrier. Allen was taken to the Monticello hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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