By Ernesto Londoño, New York Times

“‘He will not twist an arm,’ she said. ‘He will ask somebody what they need, what they’re missing or what the legislation is missing, and whether there is some way to get to yes.’”

By Adam Edelman, NBC News

“‘He speaks farm, suburban and urban,’ joked Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., who has publicly urged Harris to select Walz.”

By Kyeland Jackson, Star Tribune

“U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Attorney General Keith Ellison and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter were at the rally along with Gov. Tim Walz, who is reportedly on Harris' short list of possible vice presidential running mates.”

By Renée Cooper, KSTP

“Gov. Walz (DFL-Minnesota), Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (DFL-Minnesota), Attorney General Keith Ellison (DFL-Minnesota), U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter took the stage hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to rally in St. Cloud with about 100 days to go until the election.”

By Sydney Kashiwagi, Star Tribune

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, another progressive, was the first Democrat in the Minnesota delegation who said Walz should be Harris' running mate. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, deputy chair of the Progressive Caucus, also said Walz is her top choice.”

By Sydney Kashiwagi, Star Tribune

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum carried on Rep. Rick Nolan's efforts to get the tribe's land back after he left Congress in 2019, sponsoring the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act in the House. Sen. Tina Smith carried a companion bill in the Senate.”

By MPR News

Early voting is underway for Minnesota’s primary election. On Aug. 13, in person voters will determine which candidates will be on the ballot for the general election on Nov. 5.

By Nicholas Wu and Daniella Diaz, POLITICO

“‘[Governor Walz] would be just a great, great addition to a ticket,’ said Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), who said she’d advocated directly to Harris’ campaign. ‘He can supervise a lunch room. He was a master sergeant. He was well respected and beloved here in the House. And he’s been a fabulous governor.’”

By Sydney Kashiwagi, Star Tribune

“‘The Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, were a heinous act that cannot ever be excused. Israel has the right to self-defense. However, this speech is not about the survival of Israel, it's about Prime Minister Netanyahu's domestic political survival,’ McCollum said in a statement.”

By Alex Derosier, Pioneer Press

“‘President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race was difficult, but it was the right decision at the right time,’ McCollum said in a Sunday statement, just two days after she had called on the president to end his campaign. ‘Now Democrats must unite behind Vice President Kamala Harris as our party’s nominee for President and focus on the work ahead — defeating Trump and winning in November.’”

By Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton, and Matthew Alvarez, MPR News

“‘We need someone who will work well with other countries and Vice President Harris has the experience. She’s ready to go and hit the ground running. Just on women’s rights issues alone, women are going to be excited that we have a woman at the top of the ticket who isn’t afraid to say women will not be treated as second class citizens when it comes to the reproductive rights, health or pay. This is an exciting time for women,’ [said Rep. McCollum]”

By J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer

“Minnesota Democratic elected officials — including U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and U.S. Reps. Ilhan Omar — quickly backed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s dropping out of the race. U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum had already endorsed Harris, urging her to name Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.”

By Aki Nace, WCCO

"‘Vice President Harris will need a strong Midwestern running mate and I encourage her and the Democratic delegates to consider a successful leader who has been a teacher, soldier, football coach, former member of Congress, and a proven winner — Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz,’ McCollum said.”

By Eder Campuzano, Star Tribune

“‘Winning in November and defeating [former President Donald] Trump's dangerous, hate-filled agenda must be Democrats' sole focus,’ McCollum said in a statement. ‘To give Democrats a strong, viable path to winning the White House, I am calling upon President Biden to release his delegates and empower Vice President Harris to step forward to become the Democratic nominee for president.’”

By Melissa Olson, Sahan Journal

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum worked on the Leech Lake effort and offered an apology to band members.”

By Cole Premo and Alicia Esteban, WCCO

“The tribe is holding a commemorative ceremony at 1 p.m. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Betty McCollum will be in attendance.”

By Katrina Pross, Sahan Journal

“‘This complex issue deserves a whole-of-government approach led by your Administration to help all states protect and care for our most vulnerable communities,’ read the letter from Omar and McCollum.”

By the Office of the President of Ukraine

“President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives led by Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Mike Turner, and including Representatives Betty McCollum, John Joyce, Ronny Jackson, and Tony Gonzales.”

By Lupus Foundation of America

“Additionally, we sincerely appreciate the leadership of Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Ranking Member Betty McCollum (D-MN) as well as Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).”

By Sydney Kashiwagi, Star Tribune

“‘Establishing a national office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls at the U.S. Department of Justice would follow Minnesota's lead at the state level,’ McCollum said in a statement.”