| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Elizabeth Ries |
| Mother / Mom | Susie Ries |
| Sister | Emily and Jenny Ries |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | July 27, 1981. As of 2025, she is around 44 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| What happened to Elizabeth Ries? | In February, Ries slipped outside her Minneapolis home and suffered a dislocated ankle that was broken in three places. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Elizabeth Ries is a news personality, mother, wife, an avid home chef, and one of Twin Cities’ favorite talk show hosts. She has been on ‘Twin Cities Live’ since 2009 with current co-host Steve Patterson where the show focuses on what makes the Twin Cities and their people unique.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Born on July 27, 1981, in Cambridge, Minnesota, Elizabeth is the daughter of Thomas (father) and Susie Ries (mother). She has two sisters – Emily, and Jenny Ries.
- The Ries family moved to Apple Valley, California, from Minnesota. Elizabeth graduated from Apple Valley High School in 1999.
- Her father is a Minister and President of Concordia University and her mother is an Interior Designer and has her own successful business in the Twin Cities.
- Elizabeth’s mom Susie Ries has appeared many times on TCL giving home décor tips.
- She loves cooking, growing her own vegetables and also has her own chicken coop in the backyard, which she regularly blogs about.
- When she was 22, Elizabeth got a West Highland White Terrier named Henry, who regularly appeared on TCL until he passed away in late 2018. The Reimers family also has German Shorthair Pointer, Gracie Lu.
- Elizabeth met Jay Reimers in 2010 and went on their first date three months later. After dating for three years, they got married on September 21, 2013. The couple has two children together – Bernadette (born in January 2015) and Franklin (born in July 2017).
Early Life and Education :
- Elizabeth graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science.
- She interned at KMSP in Eden Prairies.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- After her internship, Elizabeth began her career in Green Bay, Wisconsin, as a reporter and anchor for WBAY.
- She then moved to Duluth, Minnesota, where she did the morning Newscast for KDLH, finally moving back to the Twin Cities where she reported for 5 Eyewitness News.
- In 2009, Ries joined the Twin Cities Live team. She has had two different co-hosts until Steve Patterson was signed in July 2014. There was a stage where the show could have been canceled but ended up being expanded to 90 minutes instead.
- She also does the ‘Dirt Alerts’ for myTalk 107.10 few times a week.
- Ries also has her own blog called ‘Home to Homestead’ and does a podcast ‘Best to the Nest’ with Margery Punnet, her former radio co-host on myTalk 107.10.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Elizabeth used to play the flute in high school but never kept it up.
- She supported the Wisconsin Badgers but her dad made sure that all the girls route for the Green Bay Packers.
- She has always wanted to travel to Iceland and Denmark.
- Ries loves the patty cakes from Yum Bakery. Her favorite brand of water is La Croix.
- In 2016, Elizabeth went to Ghana to report for TCL on a friendship between a Minnesota businessman and Ghana pastor – about a pair of shoes that changed lives.
- In early 2020, Elizabeth received an email commenting on her big b*tt. She reacted publicly highlighting that the e-mail made her sad and angry, and further commented that body-shaming is useless and potentially harmful.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Elizabeth Ries Measurements :
- Eye Color : Hazel
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- How tall / Height : 5′1″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Is Elizabeth Ries Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
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What is the story about a pair of shoes and a Pastor in Ghana and these shoes changed lives? I am currently communicating via messenger with a person who lives in Ghana and exchanging interesting cultural info.
What is the name of the green plants Suzie Ries places on her porch next to the front door?
I like your show. You two make a good pair on the show. I really like your humor and laughing with guests during cooking. Good luck and keep up the good work.
What has happened to the Twin Cities Live website? Can’t seem to navigate it at all. Help.
How come Elizabeth is not on twin city live?
How come Elizabeth is not on twin city live?
It is so refreshing to see your former co-host on today *(12/10/21) – I was never a fan of Steve and it seems he is everywhere.
How you put down Steve the other day…It is the reason he’s not working with you anymore!
Hi-My name is Joe and I am watching you from my cabin on WDIO! Thoroughly love the show and you guys are a good match! Wish I had watched you when you were in Duluth in your early years. Good luck to you Liz~