US Representative for Minnesota's 4th district. A former high school teacher (social sciences) and sales manager, Betty McCollum started her political career in the North St Paul City Council in 1986. She then was elected to the Minnesota state house of representatives, where she served four terms (1992-2001). Born in Minneapolis, MN, July 12, 1954; graduated from Univ.of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN; member,