Press Releases
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement after the remains of Jacob Wetterling were recovered:
“With today’s heartbreaking news, all of Minnesota grieves with Patty, Jerry, and the entire Wetterling family. At this tragic time, it is my hope that Jacob will finally rest in peace as he is brought home to his family and so many who love him.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) toured small businesses and met with civic leaders in White Bear Lake on August 31. Congresswoman McCollum's productive conversations touched on the needs of the community and its businesses.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) joined National Park Service representatives and a large group of fairgoers celebrating the National Park Service's 100th birthday on National Park Service Centennial Day at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 29.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) joined Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for two stops in St. Paul on Friday as part of the Secretary's National Park Service Centennial tour.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) joined federal, state and local officials Thursday afternoon to cut the ribbon on a new sign at the Boom Site on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The ribbon cutting coincided with the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, which is being celebrated with events across the country on Thursday.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) kicked off the official celebration of the National Park Service's 100th anniversary Thursday morning by cutting the ribon on the new Minnesota National River and Recreation Area Visitors' Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Today, Congressional Native American Caucus Co-Chair Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee Member Al Franken (DFL-Minn.), and Rep.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) called Wednesday for the Government Accountability Office and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Inspector General to investigate the prominent non-governmental organization Planet Aid and affiliated groups following media reports that allege the groups’ may have misused taxpayer dollars.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representatives Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a grant of $1,100,550 to Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company to improve rail safety. The funds will be used to implement and test Positive Train Control systems.
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) was the guest of honor and a featured speaker Monday night at a Washington reception celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).