By A.J. Lagoe, Steven Eckert, Kelly Dietz, Gary Knox, David Peterlinz, KARE 11

“Even before KARE 11 revealed CoreCivic’s offer to sell the prison to the state for a fraction of the price the federal government paid, Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum, a Democratic member of the House Appropriations Committee, called for an investigation.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“FEMA: via Sen. Amy Klobuchar advisory, VERBATIM: “Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Angie Craig (D-MN), Brad Finstad (R-MN), and Kelly Morrison (D-MN) in calling on FEMA to end prolonged delays and disruptions to federal disaster mitigation and response funding for Minnesota. … [They] urged FEMA to quickly approve hazard mitigation grant applications and move forward with obligations and payments for pending grants, including funding related to record flooding in 2024.””

By James Trice, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

“McCollum’s platform focuses on immigration and refugee policy, civil rights and support for immigrant communities.”

By Sheree Curry, University of St. Thomas

“‘If the grid goes down, or something really bad happens, like a natural disaster or a cybersecurity attack on infrastructure, you need to keep the lights on,’ U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum said. ‘You need to keep the drinking water safe.’”

By Dale Mischke, My Villager

“U.S. Representative, District 4—Betty McCollum*, Paul Wikstrom.”

By Jewish Insider

“Antisemitic streamer Hasan Piker is in Minnesota today, where he’ll sit for a live podcast taping with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and state Sen. Omar Fateh. The sold-out event had drawn condemnation and calls for cancellation from local Jewish leaders and a range of state Democratic figures, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, lieutenant governor and Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan — as well as Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), who is a frequent critic of Israel on Capitol Hill.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“CD4: DFL Rep. Betty McCollum raised $93,192 with $526,264 on hand.

By Marc Rod, Jewish Insider

“‘Minnesotans stand united against hate in all its forms. Hasan Piker has used hate-filled, incendiary rhetoric that divides Americans and his presence in Minnesota is not welcome,’ McCollum, herself a vocal critic of Israel, said in a statement. ‘I am committed to strengthening community, uniting people, and rejecting hate — from anyone. Following the pain and harm inflicted on Minnesota by ICE’s Metro Surge, as well as President Trump’s vicious attacks on our vibrant Somali American community, now is the time for Minnesotans to seek common ground in healing, standing with our neighbors, and elevating human dignity.’”

By Lonny Goldsmith, TC Jewfolk

“Said McCollum: ‘Minnesotans stand united against hate in all its forms. Hasan Piker has used hate-filled, incendiary rhetoric that divides Americans and his presence in Minnesota is not welcome. I am committed to strengthening community, uniting people, and rejecting hate – from anyone. Following the pain and harm inflicted on Minnesota by ICE’s Metro Surge, as well as President Trump’s vicious attacks on our vibrant Somali American community, now is the time for Minnesotans to seek common ground in healing, standing with our neighbors, and elevating human dignity.’”

By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes

“Reps. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and Betty McCollum, D-Minn., sent a letter to Hegseth on Monday demanding information. ‘Restricting the use of Starshield could be seen as militarily assisting Russia,’ the letter says in part. ‘We urge you to investigate this decision and report your findings to the congressional defense committees within the next thirty days.’”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“TODAY: DFL Rep. Betty McCollum will lead a vaccine policy roundtable to ‘spotlight how recent changes to federal vaccine policy are impacting Minnesota,’ per a release.”

By Punchbowl News

“In a letter obtained Tuesday, Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) said restricting Ukrainian access to the systems ‘could be seen as militarily assisting Russia.’ They asked for an investigation to be completed within 30 days.”

By John M. Donnelly, Roll Call

“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., the ranking member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, criticized the reported delays in Patriot deliveries.

‘Blocking defensive munitions does nothing to stop this conflict, it only emboldens Putin’s aggression,’ McCollum said on X. “

By Sudiksha Kochi, The Hill

“Another area Democrats will be focused on is defense funding, especially as the war with Iran has cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, argued that Congress needs to ‘get back to parity between nondefense and defense spending.’”

By Alliance for American Leadership

“‘Congresswoman McCollum has spent decades demonstrating that global health, food security, and humanitarian assistance are essential components of American leadership,’ said Asher Moss, founder and executive director of the Alliance for American Leadership. ‘Her bipartisan work on Feed the Future, her defense of USAID, and her commitment to protecting international development programs reflect the importance of sustained American engagement abroad. Her leadership connects our humanitarian responsibilities with the practical national-security benefits of preventing hunger, disease, and instability.’”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“CD4: DFL Rep. Betty McCollum raised $194,238 with $497,207 on hand.”

By Brian Bakst, Peter Cox and Dana Ferguson, MPR News

“Betty McCollum [Incumbent]

[4th Congressional District]

DFL

[Cash on Hand as of 07/01] $498,697

[Raised] $194,238 [in Q3]

[Cash on Hand as of 10/01] $497,207”

By Mike Lawler, Irish Echo

“So what did we do about it? In December 2023, Brian Fitzpatrick, Betty McCollum and I wrote to Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin in Dublin. Two Republicans and a Democrat. We called the Act what it was, a law ‘providing amnesty for murder.’ We asked them to ‘strongly consider taking this case to the European Court of Human Rights,’ and told them we’d be there “should you take this next step.” Later that month Dublin announced it was going to court, and I backed them.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“TODAY: via news advisory from Rep. Betty McCollum, McCollum will host a SNAP roundtable in the East Metro. WHO: Congresswoman Betty McCollum; Washington County Commissioner Bethany Cox; Ramsey County Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong; Kate Weeks, Assistant Commissioner, Economic Opportunity and Youth Services; Andy Brown, Vice President of Communications and Engagement, Metropolitan Area Association on Aging; Rachel Holmes Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement, The Food Group”

By WCCO

“Annual interest payments on the national debt currently exceed spending on national defense. Massive Trump tax cuts for millionaires, billionaires, and corporations hurt families and explode the national debt. Trump has already cut discretionary spending for critical investments – education, environment, healthcare, and scientific research – that keep America strong, safe, and secure. We must rescind the trillions of dollars in tax cuts for the rich, restore fiscal responsibility, and invest in the American people.”