Politics & Government
Anchor Liz Collin Leaves WCCO After 14 Years
Liz Collin and her husband, ex-Minneapolis police union head Bob Kroll, became the subject of a large protest outside their home in
MINNEAPOLIS — News anchor Liz Collin has left WCCO after nearly 14 years.
"I have made the decision to leave WCCO-TV effective today," Collin wrote on Facebook Tuesday.
"I want to thank you all for the support you have shown me in my home state of Minnesota. Thank you for trusting me to tell your stories. Thank you to the talented team who helped make that possible."
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Collin is married to former Minneapolis police union president Bob Kroll. Following Kroll's controversial comments about George Floyd, the couple became the subject of protests outside their home in Hugo on Aug. 15, 2020.
Piñatas of Kroll and Liz Collin were smashed during the demonstration.
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At the time, activists called for her to resign from her news position, saying that her connection to Kroll created a conflict of interest.
Collin did not reveal her future plans on Tuesday but said "the truth makes me tick. I will get back to telling it soon" and invited followers to email her news tips.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you."
Correction: A previous version of this story misspelled Liz Collin's last name. The story has been updated.
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