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U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum remembers 9/11, 25 years later
The congresswoman, who was in Washington that day, is the only member of Minnesota’s 2001 delegation still serving today. Read More
Defense Industry Booming in MN Thanks to… Rep. Betty McCollum?
Plus orgs react to making the DHS surveillance list, teens prank a republican, and a big thanks from us in today's Flyover news roundup. Read More
How Betty McCollum has aided Minnesota’s growing defense sector
From hypersonics to AI-powered drones, the powerful House Democrat is shaping Minnesota’s defense industry. Read More
Betty McCollum became Minnesota’s pipeline to the Pentagon. The defense industry took notice.
With help from a former staffer turned lobbyist, the powerful Democrat and occasional critic of Pentagon spending is helping fund Minnesota’s defense industry. Defense donors are opening their wallets. Read More
AP Race Call: Democrat Betty McCollum wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota's 4th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Minnesota on Wednesday. McCollum has already served 12 two-year terms and is the dean of the state's congressional delegation. Read More
Minnesota Democrat tests positive for COVID-19
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. The Minnesota Democrat said she feels “okay” and is quarantining at home. “After 2+ years, today I finally tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time,” McCollum wrote on Twitter on Sunday. “As of now, I feel okay and am quarantining at home. I will… Read More
Betty McCollum Faces Serious Primary Challenge From Left
Rep. Ilhan Omar says Amane Badhasso, who just raised $300,000, “truly is one of the most impressive people I have ever met.” Read More
House Democrats request cots for National Guard troops stationed in Capitol
Democratic Reps. Rosa DeLauro (Conn.) and Betty McCollum (Minn.) are calling on the Army to provide cots for National Guard troops stationed at the U.S. Read More