Liz Collin Reports
Meaningful Minnesota conversations with Liz Collin. New stories and guests every episode.Liz Collin is a Minnesota native raised in Worthington and a multi-Emmy-Award-winning investigative reporter and news anchor. She is the producer of The Fall of Minneapolis and Minnesota v We the People documentary films, and author of They’re Lying: The Media, the Left, and The Death of George Floyd. Her work has prompted important state laws. Yet perhaps most of all, Liz has been giving a voice to the truth—and helping others tell their stories—for more than 20 years.
Ep. 200: ‘It’s woke lunacy’: Retired corrections sergeant blasts DOC policy changes, prison closure
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Sgt. Shane Warnke Jr. (Ret.) joined Liz Collin on her podcast to discuss how even more men have been moved to Minnesota’s women's prison, how he says taxpayers are footing the bill for men's makeup, and what seems like the end of the K-9 program in the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
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Ep. 199: EXCLUSIVE: Facing prison, Minnesota ex-cop tells her side of the story
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Laci Silgjord spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about the peculiar series of events from her time serving the Cloquet police department and the Army National Guard—to now facing 20 years in prison.
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Ep. 198: George Floyd scholarships: Violating civil rights for the sake of equity?
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Scholar and former economics professor Mark Perry spoke with Liz Collin about how George Floyd memorial scholarships at Minnesota colleges may have started with good intentions—but have ended up violating students’ civil rights.
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Ep. 197: Tragic case of Gulf War veteran beaten to death in Minneapolis reveals failures of defunding police
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James Quigley, a Gulf War Navy veteran was beaten to death in downtown Minneapolis more than a year ago. His sister, Michelle Swanson spoke with Liz Collin about the real-life consequences of a defunded and demoralized police department—and what her grieving family has suffered since.
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Ep. 196: EXCLUSIVE — Former security officer reveals major problems at the State Capitol
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A former state employee, who wished to speak anonymously, shared his experiences as a security officer at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
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Ep. 195: A warning to Minnesotans and the U.S. about politics and censorship—from the U.K.
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Mark Burkes, a citizen and resident of the U.K., joined Liz Collin on her podcast—after watching Collin on Tucker Carlson’s show—and realizing more than a few troubling similarities between the U.K., the U.S., and Minnesota.
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Ep. 194: Minneapolis GOP chair sounds the alarm after Democrats endorse socialist Omar Fateh for mayor
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The race for the next mayor of Minneapolis is off to a controversial start. With the DFL endorsement of a democratic socialist facing scrutiny, the chair of the Minneapolis GOP Diane Napper spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about what’s at stake this November.
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Ep. 194: EXCLUSIVE: U of M grad blows the whistle on DEI in Minnesota pro sports
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A graduate of the sport management program at the University of Minnesota (U of M) speaks out about how he may be at odds with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in Minnesota’s professional sports.
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Ep. 193: EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota teacher speaks out against the 'big hurry' to teach 'gender identity' to 3rd graders
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A courageous teacher—who could not remain silent—spoke to Liz Collin, on her namesake Liz Collin Reports podcast.
“It’s not a lot of time for feedback. They seem to be in a big hurry to get this pushed through,” said “Sam”—a licensed teacher and longtime K-12 health educator in Minnesota.
Sam asked Collin not to use her real name or reveal her identity because she could potentially lose her job for publicly “pushing back” against the proposed standards.
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Ep. 192: ‘That should be troubling to all of us’—A Minn. sheriff seeks answers after political assassinations
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After horrific political violence has shaken Minnesota, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is asking questions and making a push for more security at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Sheriff Fletcher is also publicly questioning delays in notification after Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed in their home—followed by Senator Hoffman and his wife being shot and injured in their home.
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Ep. 191: EXCLUSIVE: Minneapolis resident speaks out about crime—and hope
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A longtime Minneapolis resident, and crime victim, is speaking out to reveal the shocking truth about her stolen car in the city.
Katie Hoffman discussed the response from the 911 operator and the Minneapolis police department with Liz Collin on her podcast.
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Ep. 190: 'Signs of the times': Minnesota professor shares insights from recent meeting with the pope
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Dr. Stephen Young, a former assistant dean at Harvard Law School—who recently met with Pope Leo XIV—joined Liz Collin on her podcast.
Dr. Young also talked about a timely and necessary shift in our individual perspectives. “We’re not the center of the universe,” he said.
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Ep. 189: FIRST INTERVIEW: Man who body-slammed rioter in viral video speaks out
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Dan Nordby—a bystander who body slammed a rioter after throwing a can at a police officer during anti-ICE riots in LA—spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about why he took action. He also spoke about his respect for law enforcement and how playing sports while growing up in Minnesota honed his tackling skills.
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Ep. 188: EXCLUSIVE: Security cameras show Vance Boelter’s movements at his mysterious Minneapolis residence
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A neighbor of murder suspect Vance Boelter provided Alpha News with exclusive video footage of some of Boelter's final moves before he was captured after the largest and longest manhunt in Minnesota history according to authorities.
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Ep. 187: 'Sanctuary policy is just stupid': Rep. Jim Jordan recaps congressional hearing with Gov. Walz
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US Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) joined Liz Collin on her podcast to discuss the congressional hearing on sanctuary state and city policies. Jordan grilled Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and NY Governor Kathy Hochul about their sanctuary state policies during the hearing.
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Ep. 186: Minnesota high school softball player 'cheated out of' state tournament speaks up about trans player
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Kendall Kotzmacher, a Minnesota high school softball player says she was "cheated out of" playing in the state championship by an opposing team with a transgender pitcher. She’s no longer staying silent and shared her story with Liz Collin on her podcast.
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Ep. 185: 'Completely blew it': Former union president calls out Minneapolis police leadership missteps
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Bob Kroll, a retired police lieutenant and former police union leader and president, spent 32 years with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). Kroll spoke with Liz Collin on her podcast about how police leaders still seem to be rushing to judgment before getting the facts.
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Ep. 184: EXCLUSIVE: Former inmate exposes disturbing reality behind Minnesota's trans prison policy: 'It's a sickness'
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A former inmate at Minnesota’s only female prison joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about what’s really happening with the controversial transgender policy allowing biological men to serve behind bars alongside women inside the Women’s Correctional Facility in Shakopee.
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Ep. 183: Minnesota county fights for election integrity, rejects e-poll books
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The chair of the Isanti County Commissioners, Alan Duff, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to explain electronic poll pads and why they matter for election integrity.
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Ep. 182: 'No easy way out': A former police officer’s tale of battling brain cancer, life—and his final wish
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After a nine-year battle with brain cancer, a former Minnesota police officer and military veteran, Brad Schenck, faces his final struggle. But it's not the final chapter. He's written a book—and has one final wish.
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Ep. 181: Author of new report explains why a consent decree would have been a ‘disaster’ for Minneapolis
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Dr. Travis Yates joins Liz Collin Reports on the heels of the DOJ announcing that it will no longer pursue a consent decree with Minneapolis.
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Ep. 180: EXCLUSIVE: 5 years later: Justice after George Floyd? A dismissed defamation lawsuit reveals truth
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Take a look behind Minneapolis Assistant Chief of Police Katie Blackwell's dismissed defamation lawsuit. Reporter Liz Collin interviews former police officers—and Derek Chauvin for their perspectives.
Chauvin flatly said that Blackwell's trial testimony was "outright perjury."
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Ep. 179: EXCLUSIVE: 5 years later: Justice after George Floyd? The perspective of Alex Kueng
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Kueng reflected on how his race undermines the narrative surrounding the case while his mother shared a message for political leaders: "I just have solace in the fact that their careers are going to end, the sun will set and I picture them with their heads hung low."
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Ep. 178: EXCLUSIVE: 5 years later: Justice after George Floyd? Tou Thao speaks from prison
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Calling from prison, former Minneapolis Police officer Tou Thao spoke to Liz Collin about his faith and what he thinks really needs to happen for justice to be restored in America. Thao, a Hmong American, was one of the four officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.
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Ep. 177: Arkansas Attorney General explains how to defeat Soros-backed prosecutors like Mary Moriarty
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Tim Griffin, the Attorney General of Arkansas, joined Liz Collin to talk about Soros-backed prosecutors and how to defeat them at the ballot box—including Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.
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Ep. 176: Reporter exposes dark-money donors behind anti-Tesla campaign
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Bronson Winslow, a reporter behind an eye-opening investigative report, joined Liz Collin to discuss the damage and the dark-money donors connected to the recent anti-Tesla campaign.
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Ep. 175: Beloved restaurant owner killed in crash, friend highlights Minnesota justice system's failures
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Steve Hamel joined Liz Collin to talk about the death of his friend David Burley—who was killed in a motorcycle crash by an intoxicated driver with a criminal history.
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Ep. 174: Minnesota Family Council on the moral fight at the state capitol
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Minnesota Family Council President and CEO Jeff Evans joined Liz Collin to talk about its mission and what’s ahead in the final days of the state’s legislative session.
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Ep: 173: The Chinese Communist Party in St. Paul? Alpha News pays a visit
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Is a secret Chinese Communist Party (CCP) front operation hiding in plain sight in Minnesota’s capital city? Allen Shen and Alpha News reporter Liz Collin went to investigate a building identified in a viral investigative report by the Breitbart News Foundation and the Government Accountability Institute.
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Ep. 172: Carjacking victim reacts to new law allowing early release for inmates: ‘Slap in the face’
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The victim of a violent carjacking called the letter she received in the mail a slap in the face. The latest episode of Liz Collin Reports digs into the Minnesota program that could potentially free her attacker early and the work underway at the Capitol this session to stop it.
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Ep. 171: Lead prosecutor in Feeding Our Future case speaks out in first sit-down interview since trial
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson joined Liz Collin to reflect on the years-long fraud investigation involving Feeding Our Future—and what’s next in the dozens of remaining cases and the potential political implications still to come.
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Ep. 170: Cop still faces trial—despite hypocrisy of disgraced Soros-backed prosecutor
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Jennifer Finnerty joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about the years-long battle in Boston to find justice for her husband, former Sgt. David Finnerty with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
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Ep. 169: Minnesota retailer boycotted again, this time for supporting DOGE
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Corey Roberts, the owner of The Minnesotan store, joined Liz Collin on her podcast to talk about why his business won’t back down and why he’s taking a stand against political insanity.
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Ep. 168: Police attorney explains how Minneapolis consent decree could undermine public safety
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Jim Michels said the "Trump administration has made it clear they don't think too highly of this consent decree process," but the city actually wants it in place so they can "weaponize it."
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Ep. 167: 'George Floyd Square' business owner suing Minneapolis speaks out: 'I have lost everything'
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The George Floyd riots happened nearly five years ago, but the owner of a once successful business now in foreclosure is speaking out about the horrors he's witnessed in “George Floyd Square” ever since and why he's suing the city of Minneapolis.
Edwin Reed told his story on Liz Collin reports.
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Ep. 166: Ned Ryun explains importance of Trump’s effort to crush the 'unconstitutional administrative state'
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Ned Ryun, the creator of the new “American Leviathan” documentary, urged Americans to demand the “representative government” they were promised, not “the rule of the bureaucrat.”
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Ep. 165: Wife of convicted officer fights for his freedom—and a new trial
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In a case that resembles more than a few prosecutions of police officers in Minnesota, a former New Mexico police officer is fighting for his freedom in court. His wife shared details about the Soros-funded attorney general who led the case and the juror accused of lying with Liz Collin on her podcast.
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Ep. 164: Minnesota-based conservative writer targeted in swatting incident over the weekend
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Dustin Grage and his family were swatted over the weekend in a recent pattern of swatting incidents against prominent conservative public figures.
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Ep. 163: 'Lucky to be alive': Bullet comes within inches of young man's life during attempted carjacking
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A young Minnesota man is lucky to be alive after a bullet came within inches of taking his life during an attempted carjacking.
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Ep. 162: Inmates in men's prison provided with 'women’s undergarments,' 'mascara,' and 'packing device'
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Rep. Mary Franson joined Liz Collin's podcast to discuss her efforts to keep men out of Minnesota’s women’s prison. She called it "appalling" that female prisoners and staff are expected "to go along with the males’ fantasies."
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