By Dee DePass, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“As McCollum marched with a team of her office workers and volunteers, she said the Cinco De Mayo parade ‘means we celebrate the beautiful fabric of this country. All of us together make this country more beautiful and more wonderful. I love being here.’”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“‘This farm bill is three years late and still falls short for farmers and the American people,’ Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4th District, said in a statement. ‘Last year the Republicans forced through their incredibly unpopular Big Ugly Bill, which has so far kicked 3.4 million people off SNAP. This farm bill could have restored those cuts to SNAP but instead continued them.’”

By Nathaniel Minor, The Minnesota Star Tribune

"‘[The Louisiana v. Callais] decision is disastrous for our democracy,’ added Rep. Betty McCollum.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“FUNDING: via Rep. Betty McCollum advisory, VERBATIM: ‘The U.S. House Appropriations Committee marked up the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) funding bill, ultimately passing the legislation by a party-line vote of 34-28. Congresswoman Betty McCollum voted no on the bill because it cuts funding for the Small Business Administration and ends the IRS direct free file program. … The committee considered an amendment offered by Congresswoman McCollum that would study the financial impact of increased federal immigration enforcement on Minnesota’s small businesses. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 31-26.'“

By Ian M. Stevenson and Heather Richards, E&E News by POLITICO

“Democrats on Monday pressed for more details: ‘I would like to see all these national security arguments,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), expressing doubts about national security being a viable justification to deny renewable projects like offshore wind, while also being used by the administration to justify clearing mining restrictions near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness so a foreign company can advance its plan to mine for copper.”

By Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press

“‘I am saddened to learn of the passing of Yusef Mgeni, a son of Rondo and champion for the Black Community in the Twin Cities,’ said U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, in a social media post on Monday. ‘His lasting legacy will be remembered by all who knew him.’”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“REACTIONS: DFL Rep. Betty McCollum condemned the mining bill’s passage, but two GOP state senators from the Iron Range, Sen. Robert Farnsworth of Hibbing and Sen. Keri Heintzeman of Nisswa, applauded the move. Meanwhile, GOP Chair Alex Plechash criticized DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar for voting against the bill.

• McCOLLUM: ‘We don’t allow mining in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, Acadia, Glacier, or any of our nation’s revered national parks — and we shouldn’t allow it in the watershed of the Boundary Waters, either.’”

By Filip Timotija and Ellen Mitchell, The Hill

“‘We know the administration monitors the level of munitions, but we must come up with a better solution for taking out drones,’ said the panel’s ranking member, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn). ‘Using Patriot missiles that cost $3 million each is not cost effective, and it’s not sustainable.’”

By Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes

“‘Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., the subpanel’s top Democrat, said she was concerned the lack of detail would slow Congress’ already difficult annual efforts to pass a budget. Congress has rarely passed budgets ahead of the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year. This year lawmakers failed to pass a Pentagon budget until February. The Defense Department — along with the other federal agencies — was partially shut down for 43 days from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12 due to a lack of a budget deal.

Budget details are especially important this year as the Pentagon looks to increase its spending by some 40% next year, which McCollum called ‘shocking.’

‘We need information,’ she said. ‘This administration still has not provided us the justification documents for the full request. We need the details when the budget is made public, and that is the only way we can do our job properly to do the oversight we are tasked with.’”

By Dac Collins, Outdoor Life

“Once out of the ground, the majority of those minerals would almost assuredly leave the country. Due to the large amount of copper the U.S. produces, and the limited capacity we have for processing it, we currently export around 50 percent of our raw copper to countries like China, Canada, and Mexico. Antofagasta exports most of what it mines to smelters in China, according to Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) and Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), both of whom voted against the resolution. “

By Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life

“Thursday’s vote permanently overturns the mineral withdrawal in three counties of the Superior National Forest. In anticipation of this Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) introduced the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection Act in the Senate this month and the House in January, respectively. It would remove 225,000 acres of federal lands and waters from sulfide-ore mining development.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“CD4: Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum raised $247,978 with $669,540 on hand. Republican Paul Xiong raised $13,580 with $10,516 on hand.”

By Dan Gooding, Newsweek

“Lawmakers Backing 25th Amendment Panel

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By Sierra Club

“‘We are deeply grateful for Rep. McCollum’s courageous leadership for climate action, protecting clean water and public lands, and other urgent issues affecting our communities,’ said Joe Wightkin, Political Chair for the Sierra Club North Star Chapter.

‘In Congress, Rep McCollum has continued her outstanding leadership to defend critical environmental programs and protections from rollbacks in this critical time. We look forward to continued partnership in her next term,’ said Wightkin.”

By Clay Masters and Aron Woldeslassie, MPR News

“MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum about President Trump’s demand.”

By Seth Rowe, My Villager

“The Saint Paul Art Crawl will come to galleries in Saint Paul’s Wards 1, 3 and 4 April 10-12. The spring event will move to Ward 2 April 17-19. Its final weekend April 24-26 will involve venues in Wards 5, 6 and 7. The art crawl’s first weekend will include the Virginia Street Church, 170 Virginia St., which plans to host 17 artists, live music and food from 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 10; noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 12. The second weekend includes 20 artists providing paintings, graphic tees, pieces made from discarded pop culture items and other artwork at Union Depot from 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 17; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18; and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19. The Schmidt Artist Lofts Brewhouse, 900 W. Seventh St., will host more than 80 artists and works from the 45th Annual MN 4 Congressional High School Art Competition sponsored by U.S. Representative Betty McCollum during the second weekend. Coffee and food trucks will be available. Hours at the brewhouse are 6-9 p.m. April 17, noon to 7 p.m. April 18 and noon to 5 p.m. April 19. F-O-K Studios, 106 W. Water St., will participate the second weekend as well, with hours from 6-9 p.m. April 17, noon to 8 p.m. April 18 and noon to 5 p.m. April 19. The Saint Paul Art Collective provides a list of venues by ward and their schedules along with maps at stpaulartcollective.org/spac-spring-art-crawl-2026.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4th District, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, has made it clear she will oppose the White House’s request for more money for the war.

‘President Trump’s war in Iran is a strategic and diplomatic failure,’ McCollum said in a release. ‘His actions have made the Middle East more unstable … He failed to consult Congress or our allies. Now, he’s asking Americans for an additional $200 billion to finance this conflict without explaining why this astounding amount of taxpayer funding is necessary.’”

By Nathaniel Minor, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“Rep. Betty McCollum, meanwhile, a St. Paul Democrat, called the war a strategic and diplomatic failure. ‘Tonight, the president resorted to repeating falsehoods and his shifting rationale for his war of choice,’ she said.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“In response to President Trump’s address to the nation last night ‘Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Wednesday in response to President Trump’s address to the nation: MCOLLUM: ‘President Trump’s war in Iran is a strategic and diplomatic failure. His actions have made the Middle East more unstable. Thousands of civilians throughout the region are dying. And yet, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu show no signs of stopping…President Trump’s decision to take our nation to war with Iran was his choice, and his choice alone. He failed to consult Congress or our allies. Now, he’s asking Americans for an additional $200 billion to finance this conflict without explaining why this astounding amount of taxpayer funding is necessary.’’”

By Eric Erickson, Park Bugle

“Next, the students hustled over to the Rayburn House Office Building for a policy discussion with U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota. in her office. In response to a student-generated question about U.S. foreign policy, McCollum explained why she was voting for a war powers resolution.”