19-Jan-2026

Gas Prices

After seven straight weeks of declines, the national average price of gasoline has moved higher as oil prices have climbed back near $60 a barrel. Gas Buddy says, with a surplus of winter gasoline built up after large inventory increases in recent weeks, we're still likely to see localized discounts as that fuel is cleared from the system before the seasonal rise in the weeks ahead. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76 per gallon.  Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.62.  The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.46.

19-Jan-2026

Man Accidently Shoots Himself

A northern Minnesota man was injured when he accidentally shot himself while sleeping with his gun, officials say. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, a 67-year-old Makinen man called 911 just after midnight Saturday to report he had accidentally shot himself in the leg with a pistol. The man, who lives alone, said he was awakened by a noise and grabbed his gun. He then went back to sleep while still holding the gun and shot himself in the leg, according to the sheriff's office. The man suffered a non-life-threatening injury, and he was treated at the hospital.

19-Jan-2026

One Vehicle Crash

Two St. Cloud residents were seriously hurt in a crash near St. Michael on Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 6:00 a.m. on Interstate 94. Authorities say an SUV being driven by 20-year-old Abdirick Ali of St. Cloud was going west on I-94 when he lost control of the vehicle and rolled into the ditch. Ali was taken to the St. Cloud Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A passenger in his vehicle, 25-year-old Abdiyere Dualle of St. Cloud, was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. The state patrol was assisted by the Wright County Sheriff's Office, Albertville Fire, Allina Ambulance, and CentraCare Ambulance.