By Mary Murphy, Forum News Service via Pioneer Press

“The congresswoman, who was in Washington that day, is the only member of Minnesota’s 2001 delegation still serving today.”

By Mike Manzoni, FOX 9

“Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum, dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, called it a ‘desperate gimmick.’”

By Wendy Mondello, Allergic Living

“Celiac Safety Act of 2026 (HR 9048): Would require any product to list “gluten-containing grains,” defined as wheat, barley, rye or any crossbred hybrids (such as triticale) as major allergens. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2026 by Representatives Emanuel Cleaver and Betty McCollum.”

By Damian Goebel, Community Reporter

“In the 4th Congressional District, longtime DFL U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum defeated challenger Aswar Rahman with about 86% of the vote. Republican Paul Wikstrom won his party’s nomination with about 73%, setting up a McCollum-Wikstrom contest in November.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“‘Canada is not the 51st state,’ Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4th District, said on X. ‘It’s a sovereign, democratic nation — and one of our closest allies. We share history, culture, and borders. They are a treasured neighbor, friend, and close ally. President Trump’s decision to bully Canada and impose steep tariffs is a huge mistake, and all of us will pay for it.’

McCollum joined Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-3rd District, and about 80 other House Democrats in sending a letter to Trump that urged an end to the trade war.”

By Anthony Martinelli, The Marijuana Herald

“Representatives James Baird (R-IN) and Betty McCollum (D-MN) formally joined H.R. 9830 as cosponsors this week. Their additions give the bill support from four Republicans and four Democrats.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“RESPONSE: via DFL Rep. Betty McCollum statement, McCOLLUM: ‘I voted for this bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the federal government operating through December 11th because Americans deserve certainty that the government services they rely on will be there for them. … Americans cannot afford a government shutdown on top of President [Donald] Trump’s failure to address the rising cost of living.’”

By Svetlana Shkolnikova, Stars and Stripes

“Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota, the top Democrat on the committee’s defense subpanel, noted Tuesday that the legislation also does not include any of the administration’s requested supplemental funding for the war in Iran.”

By Valerie Insinna, Breaking Defense

“Rep. Betty McCollum, ranking member of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee, praised the bill for its exclusion of Iran war funding.

‘I am very proud that this bill for the CR does not have funding that the president requested in his supplemental for the war in Iran, which was his war of choice,’ she said on the House floor ahead of passage.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“TODAY: DFL Rep. Betty McCollum will host a roundtable on health care affordability in St. Paul at 10:30 a.m.”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“VACCINES: via Rep. Kelly Morrison advisory, VERBATIM: “Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) joined almost 90 of her colleagues in demanding President [Donald] Trump rescind his dangerous executive order that urges schools to reduce the number of required vaccines for children.” Other lawmakers who signed the letter include Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum and Ilhan Omar plus Sen. Tina Smith.”

By Torey Van Oot, Axios

“DFL U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who has pushed for years for a federal ban, praised Walz's move as ‘bold leadership… that protects the pristine waters of the Boundary Waters and its watershed.’”

By Benjamin Hernandez, Bloomberg Law

“Rep. Betty McCollum (D. Minn.) also commended the move, saying in a statement that Congress should now seek to pass her legislation — H.R. 588 — ‘to provide a permanent federal protection for this national treasure.’”

By Hannah Northey and Ian M. Stevenson, E&E News by POLITICO

“Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota in a statement said she supported Walz’s decision and called on Congress to pass legislation to permanently protect the Boundary Waters. McCollum and other Democrats have floated language in the past to ban mining near the wilderness area.

‘The danger of copper mining to our clean water is clear and overwhelming: 100% of copper mines have failed, leading to polluted water,’ McCollum said.”

By Andrew Hazzard, Sahan Journal

“Minnesota Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum, who serves as the co-chair of the Burma Caucus, has been critical of the decision.

‘If it’s unsafe for Americans to travel to Burma, then it’s unsafe for those who have fled the country and been given protected status to return home — where they could be killed, imprisoned, or interned,’ McCollum said in a statement.”

By Dale Mischke, My Villager

“In the race for U.S. Representative in Saint Paul’s 4th District, longtime incumbent DFLer Betty McCollum garnered 85.8% of the vote over Aswar Rahman’s 14.2%. She will be facing Republican engineer Paul Wikstrom in the general election. Wikstrom topped his two Republican challengers with 72.6% of the vote.”

By Andrea Swensson, North Oaks News

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By Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez, MPR News

“‘For the president, when he was asked a question if the ship's deployment had gone on for too long, he stated, ‘No, it's not gone on nearly long enough’ is an outrageous statement and unfitting for someone who's a commander in chief who should have the well-being for our armed services in the forefront of his mind all the time,’ McCollum said, adding, ‘I was appalled by that statement.’”

By Ellen Mitchell, The Hill

“Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), ranking member of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee, said she has been demanding answers from the Pentagon for weeks about the conditions on the Abraham Lincoln and other aircraft carriers, including how a food shortage, substandard sanitation, and no port time has led to low morale and a mental health crisis for some service members.

‘Secretary Hegseth’s leadership of the Department of Defense has been nonexistent, and President Trump’s rudderless foreign policy has set our nation back severely,’ McCollum said in a statement Friday. ‘This is not a success story. It is a failure of leadership.’”

By Madeline Combs, The Stillwater Gazette

“Major races saw clear favorites for both parties with Amy Klobuchar and Lisa Demuth punching their ticket to continue their gubernatorial runs to November. Similarly, Michele Tafoya and Peggy Flanagan will continue as the two candidates in the U.S. Senate race. Meanwhile, Betty McCollum and Paul Wikstrom will face off for the U.S. House of Representative Fourth District seat.”