St. Paul Reporter

Betty McCollum, a U.S. Congress member representing Minnesota's 4th district since 2001, recently addressed several issues through her social media platform. She has been an influential figure in politics, previously serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001. Born in Minneapolis and currently residing in Saint Paul, McCollum continues to engage with pressing matters affecting both her local community and the nation.

On July 7, 2025, McCollum expressed her condolences regarding the flooding in Texas, stating: "The devastating loss of life and damage from the flooding in Texas is heartbreaking. I'm grateful to first responders who took swift action to save lives and continue to search for survivors. Minnesotans stand with the people of Texas."

Later that day, she shared her sorrow over the death of Melvin Giles, known as "the Bubble Man," who was renowned for his community work around Rondo and Frogtown. In her tweet, she remarked: "I’m saddened by the passing of Melvin Giles... His legacy of building positivity and peace continues to shine through this community gardens and neighborhood peace poles."

Additionally, McCollum issued a warning about a misleading email purportedly from the Social Security Administration concerning President Trump's legislation. She clarified on Twitter: "SCAM ALERT: Despite a misleading email sent by the Social Security Administration, President Trump's Big Ugly Bill doesn’t remove taxes on Social Security. The President should take action to prevent scams, not spread them."

Betty McCollum is a graduate of St. Catherine University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in 1987.