St. Paul Reporter

Rep. Betty McCollum, a long-serving Democratic member of the U.S. Congress, representing Minnesota’s 4th district since 2001, recently addressed a series of urgent matters through her social media platform. Her communications spanned from immediate safety warnings to political advocacy, reflecting her active engagement with both local and broader political issues.

On April 28, 2025, McCollum cautioned residents of the Twin Cities about severe weather conditions, stating "The Twin Cities is under a tornado watch with a high risk of large hail and strong winds this evening. Get indoors." She emphasized the importance of staying prepared by using resources like [https://.X2AqTy5vBB] and encouraged following trustworthy sources such as @NWSTwinCities for updates.

In a post made on April 29, 2025, McCollum commented on political strategy, expressing "Democrats are holding shadow hearings so that Musk, Trump, and RFK Jr. can’t dismantle your health care in the dark." She accused Republicans in Congress of not holding the current administration accountable and asserted that Democrats are ensuring the public's voices are heard.

Later the same day, McCollum posted another message to reinforce her point on political accountability, declaring "Your actions are making a difference. With your help, Democrats are holding this administration accountable and winning."

Rep. Betty McCollum has been a prominent political figure since replacing Bruce Vento in 2001. With a background that includes service in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001, McCollum's career began with a Bachelor of Arts from St. Catherine University in 1987. Born in Minneapolis in 1954, she currently resides in Saint Paul.