
NEWS
County Adding Airboats, Digital Evidence Tool
By Woodbury News Net
“The funding comes from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs for the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2024 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Funding/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program sponsored by Congresswoman Betty McCollum.”
Rep. Betty McCollum on Government Funding Deadline
Interview with Greta Brawner, C-SPAN
"Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, talked about the looming federal spending deadline and other political news of the day."
Washington County Sheriff’s Office receives $963K grant
By KSTP
"According to the county, the money comes from the Department of Justice through a grant program sponsored by Congresswoman Betty McCollum. The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted the grant on Tuesday."
Washington County to add airboats and evidence management system
Mary Divine, Pioneer Press
"Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., was the sponsor."
General election ballots are set with results of Aug. 13 primary
By My Villager
"U.S. Representative Betty McCollum ran unopposed in the 4th District DFL primary. She received 37,530 votes and will face Republican hopeful May Lor Xiong in the general election. Xiong received 7,777 votes, topping Gene Rechtzigel at 4,558."
Cybercrimes can doom a small business. A new Metro State effort in St. Paul hopes to help.
By Nick Williams, The Minnesota Star Tribune
“U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., secured the funds in 2023 to help Metro State and the NDC develop the Cyber Entrepreneurship Center and Security Operations Center. The funding partly covers paid internship opportunities for up to 20 students each semester, plus operating costs."
For Tim Walz, the Convention Is Like Marrying Into a Very Large Family
By Reid J. Epstein, The New York Times
“'It’s a big family, and a lot of that family’s cousins served with him in the U.S. House of Representatives or worked with him with the Democratic Governors Association,' said Representative Betty McCollum of Minnesota, who is a Walz-knower of two decades and has been something of a proselytizer for him. 'They kind of know somebody who knows somebody who knows Tim. It’s like you’ve been invited to the wedding and you’re the family member of the vice-presidential candidate.'”
The Convention’s Happiest Democrats? The ‘Pretty Psyched’ Minnesotans.
By Katie Glueck, The New York Times
“'I found this much grief when I attended Senator, Vice President Humphrey’s, funeral,' [McCollum] said of the level of emotion. 'But this much enthusiasm, this much excitement, I have to say — first time in my life in Minnesota, for a Minnesotan.'”
Minnesota primary election results roundup
By FOX 9
“Incumbent Betty McCollum won the Democratic primary in an uncontested race. She'll face the winner of the Republican primary, either May Lor Xiong or Gene Rechtzigel. “
Voters head to polls for Minnesota primary election to decide who makes November ballot
By MPR News
“Six of eight sitting U.S. House members had candidates file against them from within the party. (Rep. Betty McCollum faced no opposition from a fellow Democrat and Rep. Dean Phillips is stepping away and leaving an open seat.)”
‘RINO Ron,’ Santa Claus highlight four states’ primaries Tuesday
By Mary Ellen McIntire, Roll Call
“Shankland has fashioned herself as a bipartisan legislator and argued she has the experience to serve in the House. She has campaigned with Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan, a former chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and is also endorsed by Reps. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin, Betty McCollum of Minnesota and Eric Sorensen of Illinois. “
St. Paul: Third Street/Kellogg Boulevard Bridge reconstruction gets underway as elected officials mark the occasion
By Gwynn Vang, Pioneer Press
“‘It’s a bridge that binds. … It’s appropriate for what it’s going to do (which is) connecting all of St. Paul, and I am so excited to be here,’ McCollum said.”
Tim Walz has friends in Congress. They say his political chops could help Harris as VP.
By Sahil Kapur, Scott Wong and Adam Edelman, NBC News
“Walz isn’t the only person on Harris’ short list with Hill experience (Kelly, for example, was elected in 2020). But Rep. Betty McCollum, a fellow Minnesota Democrat, noted that Walz had the most experience in Congress of anyone on the list — and said being a creature of the House is arguably more valuable than the Senate.”
One Word Has Elevated Minnesota’s Governor to the Democrats’ V.P. Wish List
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.’”
In Tim Walz, Democrats see a potential VP pick who can shore up the 'blue wall'
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.”
Minnesota Democrats rally support for Kamala Harris ahead of Trump-Vance event in St. Cloud
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.”
Gov. Walz, other top DFL officials rally, canvass in support of VP Harris for President
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.”
Prominent Minnesota Dems mostly backing Gov. Tim Walz for Kamala Harris' VP pick
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.”
Nearly 12,000 acres restored to Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; more could be on way
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.”
Election 2024: Voter Guides - U.S. House: District 4
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.