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."

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.'”

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.'”

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. “

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.)”

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. “

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.”

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.”

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.”