By White Bear Press

“U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Betty McCollum are pressing Postmaster General David Steiner not to relocate retail services from the downtown White Bear Lake Post Office.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“When she began criticizing Israel 25 years ago, McCollum was among a minority of lawmakers from her party.

But no more as McCollum’s fellow Democrats have recently moved toward the Minnesota lawmaker on the question of whether the United States should continue its largely unconditional support of Israel.”

By Danny Spewak, KARE 11

"‘These are big packages that we put together to help keep Minnesota energy effective, efficient, and have fewer disruptions and keep costs down for ratepayers,’ Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota) said. ‘This is being punitive, this is being harmful, this, in my opinion, almost bears to be childish.’"

By Andy Mannix and Sydney Kashiwagi, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, a Democrat, also said the use of the Army division in Portland would be illegal and ‘a gross mismanagement of these soldiers’ who have trained for war. She said the 82nd Airborne is one of the nation’s elite military units.

‘That’s why they’re on an 18-hour standby to respond to urgent global emergencies, not local law enforcement missions. The fact that this conversation even took place — by text, no less — is highly inappropriate,’ said McCollum, the ranking member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.”

Nina Moini and Kirsti Marohn, MPR News

“KIRSTI MAROHN: ‘Yeah, it was really kind of a big deal. There were a lot of people there, including some pretty high-ranking elected officials from both political parties. Governor Tim Walz was there, US representatives Tom Emmer and Betty McCollum, several state lawmakers. And both Republicans and Democrats have supported this project, in part because it promises to benefit both the economy and the environment.’”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“WHITE BEAR LAKE: via a Sen. Amy Klobuchar press release, VERBATIM: ‘U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), and Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) are pressing Postmaster General [David] Steiner not to relocate retail services from the downtown White Bear Lake Post Office. The current location is convenient, allowing customers to access its services without relying on transportation, and is well situated for local businesses.’”

By Gordon Severson, KARE 11

“Democratic congresswoman Betty McCollum says, ‘I hope Republicans come to the table and begin working with us on commonsense legislation that cancels healthcare cuts.’”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4^th District, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, said GOP leaders in Congress should not have been surprised that Democrats wanted concessions for their support.

‘The Republicans have known for nine months that the Affordable Care Act tax credits are an issue for us … and they also knew that Medicaid cuts were a huge problem for us,’ McCollum said.”

By Sydney Kashiwagi and Emma Ritter, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“Rep. Betty McCollum

McCollum said in a statement that she didn’t want government to shut down and criticized Republicans in the House for leaving Washington after passing their bill.

‘I have been in Washington since Sunday, working together with my Democratic colleagues doing all we can to prevent a shutdown,’ she said. ‘But without cooperation from Speaker [Mike] Johnson — who cancelled votes and has refused to call Republicans and Democrats back to Washington — we will not be able to avert a shutdown.’”

By Ryan Faircloth, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“The Dem perspective. ‘It is unfortunate that my Republican colleagues do not share those priorities. I have been in Washington since Sunday, working together with my Democratic colleagues doing all we can to prevent a shutdown,’ Rep. Betty McCollum said on X. ‘But without cooperation from Speaker Johnson – who cancelled votes and has refused to call Republicans and Democrats back to Washington – we will not be able to avert a shutdown.’“

By Blois Olson, lunch take

“MORE: From Rep. Betty McCollum via X, VERBATIM: ‘President Trump and Congressional Republicans have forced our country into a government shutdown, but my office remains open, and my staff will continue to serve the people of Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional district. However, some constituent service requests will be delayed as federal agencies are forced to furlough workers. East Metro residents and all Minnesotans have my word that I will do everything within my power to work across the aisle to end this shutdown as soon as possible.’”

By Chris Hrapsky, KARE 11

“‘Right now it's just too big of a risk,’ said U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), who has tried to permanently ban mining near the Boundary Waters. ‘Just because economically right now we put a big price tag, in this state and in this country, on copper, wars will be fought over water.’

By Kim Hyatt, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, in a tribute online, wrote that her heart went out to Senogles’ family and friends. She said Senogles ‘made Minnesota a safer and more just state thanks to her many years of leadership in addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women.’”

By Taylor Kiel, The Stillwater Gazette

“Congresswoman Betty McCollum, on Sept. 18, also gave a speech recognizing Lake Elmo’s milestone.

‘Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. On Saturday, September 13th, residents of Lake Elmo kicked off a month of celebrations with family, friends, and neighbors at Lions Park,’ she stated. ‘Lake Elmo has played a special role in Minnesota as a place of historic significance and great natural beauty.’”

By Kirsti Marohn, MPR News

“The project has attracted the support of elected officials from both major political parties. Speakers at a groundbreaking event on Friday included Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Republican U.S. Rep Tom Emmer and Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.”

By Caroline Cummings, WCCO

“The company celebrated the milestone with a ceremony attended by 300, including Gov. Tim Walz, DFL U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, who represents the area in Congress. Other state and local leaders were there to mark the occasion, too.”

By Ana Radelat, MinnPost

“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-4th District, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, also condemned the move.

‘Donald Trump and Russ Vought’s threats to fire public servants who deliver services that Americans rely on are another escalation of the administration’s efforts to undermine and demoralize those who serve all of us,’ McCollum said. 

She also said ‘Congress and the courts have a duty to hold this administration accountable and prevent their illegal efforts to erode the services that Americans rely on.’”

By Blois Olson, morning take

“PEACE CORPS: via a Rep. Betty McCollum press release, VERBATIM: ‘Congresswoman Betty McCollum introduced the Peace Corps Congressional Gold Medal Act on Tuesday, coinciding with the 64th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s signing of the Peace Corps Act. The legislation, which is co-led by Congressman John H. Rutherford (R-FL), would bestow the highest civilian award given by the United States Congress to over 250,000 Americans who’ve volunteered for the Peace Corps since its inception.’”

By Kyle Jaeger, Marijuana Moment

“Meanwhile, during a House Appropriations Committee markup earlier this month, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) criticized the exclusion of provisions to protect banks that work with state-licensed marijuana and hemp businesses from a key spending bill.”

By Rochelle Olson, The Minnesota Star Tribune

“Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., also sought to strip Omar, the Democrat who represents the Minneapolis-based Fifth District, of her committee assignments for her comments after the killing of Charlie Kirk. In a televised interview, Omar said the news of Kirk’s death and the images were mortifying. She also talked about how his death is being weaponized by conservatives to silence the left. Mace’s motion failed because four Republicans joined Democrats against it. (Jeers to the four Minnesota Republicans who voted to censure Omar.) Mace wasn’t done. She has continued to incite conservatives with vile and dangerous rhetoric about Omar. Although Omar’s exceedingly skilled in the sharp clapback, the attacks on her are unwarranted and far too dangerous. Cheers to Omar’s congressional colleagues who publicly defended her, including Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum and Sen. Tina Smith.”