St. Paul Reporter

Betty McCollum, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 4th district since 2001, shared insights and reflections in a series of tweets. McCollum has been a prominent political figure since replacing Bruce Vento and has history in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Born in Minneapolis in 1954, McCollum pursued her education at St. Catherine University, graduating in 1987.

On April 17, 2025, McCollum commemorated the "50th anniversary of the resettlement of our Hmong and Southeast Asian allies." She acknowledged the contributions of Hmong Americans who have "been calling Minnesota home and making tremendous contributions to our culture and economy" since the end of the Vietnam War. "Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of our Hmong and Southeast Asian allies. For 50 years, since the end of Vietnam War, Hmong Americans have been calling Minnesota home and making tremendous contributions to our culture and economy."

On the same day, McCollum expressed her commitment to upholding democratic principles amidst challenges. She highlighted, "We live in an extraordinary time as people are being denied due process and threatened with displacement and deportation." She affirmed her determination to "fight to protect and defend our democracy and our Constitution and support the rights of all people." "We live in an extraordinary time as people are being denied due process and threatened with displacement and deportation. I will continue to fight to protect and defend our democracy and our Constitution and support the rights of all people."

In a subsequent tweet dated April 18, 2025, McCollum reported on her visit to Carondelet Village for a town hall meeting. McCollum noted concerns shared by the residents regarding the impact of "President Trump's attacks against Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security." Echoing her constituents' worries, McCollum emphasized her legislative commitment: "I’ll always vote to protect Minnesotans who rely on these services." "I visited Carondelet Village for another town hall yesterday, where residents told me they're worried about President Trump's attacks against Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. I’ll always vote to protect Minnesotans who rely on these services."

Betty McCollum, aged 68 and a resident of Saint Paul, brings her experience in public service spanning over three decades to her ongoing legislative work.