Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield

1 week 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 week 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.

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

Whether in the ground or in a vase on your table, they are one of the most coveted types of flowers. Tulip season is just beginning in Minnesota, a sign of incoming warmth. But why are tulips some of the first spring flowers to bloom? "Tulips are the first major color event in the spring, and people just love them, and they get so excited," said Duane Otto, a Horticulturist, at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

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

U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is getting huge praise for how easy their stadium is for everyone to navigate, including people who use wheelchairs. Paralyzed Veterans of America awarded the stadium with the 2025 Barrier-Free America Award, one of its highest and most prestigious honors. It also marks the first time in its history that an NFL stadium has received the recognition. AS WCCO has reported, they have an adult changing table for people who don't use toilets.

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

Something unusual is happening after school at Minnesota's Apple Valley High School. Students are doing something you're not typically supposed to do: fighting in school. And nonetheless, they're doing it with their teacher, Adam Fleitman, who runs the school's boxing club. "I'll talk to them like, you know, 'How's your day?' And they're like, 'It's great, fine.' But when they start hitting, you can feel you got a little, little extra behind it," Fleitman said.