Liz Collin
WCCO - CBS Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Life Below The Turbines: How Wind Energy Is Affecting Rural Minnesota
What started with just a few wind turbines 20 years ago, now turns out nearly 20% of Minnesota’s electricity. But the towering blades haven't come without questions and controversy in rural Minnesota. WCCO has a progress report on wind energy's real cost. → Read More
‘How Do You Pay Them Back For That?’: Twin Cities Hockey Player Credits Stranger For Saving His Life
A Twin Cities hockey player is thanking a stranger in the stands for saving his life. → Read More
Jake Patterson Charged, Bail Set At $5M In Kidnapping-Murder Case
In 12 pages, there are awful answers to the questions that for 88 days haunted a team of investigators and the small Wisconsin town of Barron. → Read More
Pursuing Peace Of Mind: Changing The Conversation Around Social Media
WCCO is digging deeper into the role social media plays in our day-to-day happiness, and a local doctor has been studying the effects it has on our culture. → Read More
FBI Investigating Fmr. ‘U’ Sports Ticket Sales Head « WCCO
The head of sports ticket sales at the University of Minnesota has been fired, accused of stealing from the school. → Read More
How Much Vitamin D Should We Be Getting?
Vitamin D is one of the body's main building blocks -- and Minnesotans are not getting enough of it. → Read More
Breaking The Rx Code: 2 Websites Aim To Find You Lowest Cost For Meds
Some are finding relief and saving money online with prescriptions. Two websites claim to have cracked the prescription pricing code that has for so long been surrounded by mystery. → Read More
Practicing Intimacy: Lessons In Love Coming To Minnesota « WCCO
An acclaimed author and public speaker on tantra is bringing her teachings to Minnesota for the first time. However, her message of love and ecstasy can be a tough sell in this part of the country. → Read More
State Revokes Credit Repair Business Owner’s License Again « WCCO
The state revoked a Twin Cities businessman's license Wednesday for what they call "untrustworthiness" and "incompetence." → Read More
'They Can Change The World, Too': Teen Donates $1.5K To Family's Nonprofit
After Jack was born with Down syndrome, his mom set out to celebrate babies just like him. Now, WCCO shares how her message touched one teenager with his own special connection to what he considers a misunderstood condition. → Read More
Despite Sister’s Pleas, No Charges In Brother’s Overdose Death « WCCO
A Twin Cities woman says she's fighting to send a man to prison for giving her brother a deadly dose of drugs. → Read More
‘Baby Cafe’ Supports Moms Struggling With Breastfeeding « WCCO
For many moms, it can be the hardest part of having a baby: breastfeeding. But, some moms living outside of the metro are finding help at what's called a "baby cafe." → Read More
Good Question: How Often Should We Check Tire Pressure?
With the wind chill well below zero on Saturday night, it was not the noise Eric Thill wanted to hear. → Read More
Good Question: How Often Should We Check Tire Pressure?
With the wind chill well below zero on Saturday night, it was not the noise Eric Thill wanted to hear. → Read More
Good Question: How Much Coffee Do We Drink?
Thursday is National Coffee Day, which made us wonder: how much of it do we really drink? → Read More
Minneapolis Could Take Abandoned Home From TV Star Nicole Curtis
Minneapolis may take back an abandoned house after city leaders say a reality TV star failed to fix it up. → Read More
Conjoined Sisters Celebrate 10 Years Apart
Minnesota doctors called them miracle babies, twins joined at their chest at birth. This month, the Carlsen twins are celebrating 10 years of living their own lives. → Read More
Deadly Force: A Look At How Officers Think On The Job
Videos of police shootings are high-pressure moments dissected by both prosecutors and the public. Now, a role-playing exercise aims to help community members better understand the difficult decisions police officers can face on a call. → Read More
Early Retirees Say You, Too, Can Quit Working Early
For some, retiring early sounds like a fantasy, especially when recent studies suggest many people don't think they'll ever be able stop working. However, some Minnesotans who left the workplace long before the age of 65 told us it's possible if you stick to a plan. → Read More
Manitowoc, Wis. Fighting Back Against ‘Making a Murderer’ Backlash
Just a month ago, few knew of a Wisconsin city called Manitowoc. Now, a Netflix series has put it on the map. The wildly popular "Making a Murderer" documentary follows the twists and turns of two criminal cases against Steven Avery. → Read More