Latest / Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
McCollum Funds Minnesota’s Defense Future | Duluth News
Congresswoman Betty McCollum is quietly reshaping Minnesota into a national defense tech powerhouse, funneling hundreds of millions into hypersonics and AI drones — despite her past skepticism of Pentagon spending. Working with her former chief of staff now turned defense lobbyist, she’s built critical funding pipelines for local companies, universities, and nonprofits, reviving the state’s overlooked defense sector. But her efforts come amid scrutiny: over $1 million in campaign donations from defense contractors, some linked to finance violations, raise questions about influence. McCollum…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.