Betty McCollum

Honored to be the keynote speaker at the @iwla_org 2026 National Convention today! I'm inspired by volunteers and advocates pushing to protect the Boundary Waters and restore the Mississippi River....

I am voting present on the Massie amendment. Here's why:

We cannot move forward by erasing history. We can only make progress by learning from it. Today, I joined our Rondo community to celebrate Juneteenth and honor a history of perseverance in the figh...

It’s a pleasure to welcome athletes arriving in Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! I want to thank Textron for their incredible work to help over 3,000 athletes arrive here from e...

Things have calmed down in Minnesota now that we no longer have an invasion of 4,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents banging on doors, shooting people, and pulling drivers out of their cars. But I ha...

Thanks to the residents of Lexington Landing in Saint Paul for welcoming me into their home for a thoughtful discussion about what’s happening here in Minnesota, the latest in Washington, and devel...

It was a privilege to join the White Bear Lake community in honoring our nation’s service members this Memorial Day. Today, Minnesotans and others across this nation came together to remember our f...

Recently, @nickkristof published a stunning account of pervasive sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli prisons. Much of Washington said nothing at all.

Today, I’m speaking out. I refuse ...

When the Congress passes a law and the president signs it, that’s the law. Period. He doesn’t get to pick and choose which laws to follow. We are only as strong as we are united.

Congressman Barney Frank was a steadfast champion for consumer protection, passing historic Wall Street reform legislation that bears his name. As one of the first openly gay members of Congress, h...

Minnesotans saw ICE & Border Patrol threaten, assault, and surveil peaceful protesters and legal observers during Operation Metro Surge. Instead of putting an end to these practices, Republicans v...

Since 2004, Serving Our Troops has connected deployed service members with loved ones back home through meals, messages, and community support. Saturday it was an honor to pay tribute to members of...

It was a privilege to break ground in Woodbury yesterday as the city begins a major remodel and expansion project on their Public Safety Building! Public safety is a collective responsibility for g...

When Trump’s cuts to nutrition assistance take effect this fall, 400,000 Minnesotans will get reduced SNAP or WIC benefits — and many will lose them entirely. I’m grateful to food shelves like @tod...

This morning, I had the pleasure of visiting John Horton’s classroom, also known as The Forest Room, at Barack and Michelle Obama Montessori in Saint Paul. It’s a space inspired by the idea that a...

Get your fishing license, bring a friend, and head on over to Stillwater this weekend for the 2026 Governor’s Fishing Opener! 🎣

It was great to join Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowski for a visit this morning at the city’s new water treatment facility. As this project nears completion, it marks a key milestone in our years-long...

The Agriculture Appropriations bill is a bad deal for all Minnesotans. I’ll vote no on it if Republicans fail to restore food assistance and ensure support for Minnesota’s farmers.

We are watching the two-state solution evaporate in front of our eyes. I have legislation to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to violate human rights in the West Bank. Congress shoul...

Parks and public lands aren’t luxuries. They’re essential for our health, our communities, and our children. It was an honor to receive the Trailblazer Award from Trust for Public Land for my work ...