Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

3 weeks ago | kimt.com | Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- In the United States, one in three people face memory loss or dementia. In life, you never know what cards you'll be dealt. Linde Jacobs lost her mother in 2022, which makes being a mother to two young daughters tough. She's struggled with how to properly grieve and cope. She's struggling with making sure her daughters see strength and resilience. There's also the fear. Unlike most people, Jacobs knows what cards are in her own future.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

In the United States, one in three people face memory loss or dementia. In life, you never know what cards you'll be dealt. Linde Jacobs lost her mother in 2022, which makes being a mother to two young daughters tough. She's struggled with how to properly grieve and cope. She's struggling with making sure her daughters see strength and resilience. There's also the fear. Unlike most people, Jacobs knows what cards are in her own future. "I was speechless in that appointment," Jacobs recalled.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries. That led WCCO to take a closer look at where prices stood and track them for three months. The Doyles have three energetic boys. Fueling them has gotten expensive. "I would say over the last three years, our budget has tripled," said Molly Doyle.  It's that sentiment that spurred us to start checking prices across the metro.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

From boating to grilling, the warmer weather brings many of our favorite outdoor activities. But there can be a pesky side to spring. "We're taking a lot of safety precautions when it comes to targeting specific species of mosquitoes and our goal is to protect public health," said Alex Carlson, from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD). The agency showed off their weapons on the State Capitol grass Tuesday.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

How to save on groceries in Minnesota as prices rise Grocery prices are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets in Minnesota compared to almost anywhere else.  According to a new study from SmartAsset, the Twin Cities ranked third for the biggest year-over-year jump in the latest numbers available. Molly Doyle spends Sunday afternoons planning. "On Sundays, we usually make a soup we can take for the week," she said. Planning is a big deal for a family with big appetites.