DFL, GOP condemn vandalism on Blaine City Council member’s car

A Republican running for state House who also serves on the Blaine City Council received photos of middle fingers pasted on her car, prompting DFL House Leader Zack Stephenson and Leslie Larson to condemn the vandalism. The article notes that former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman was assassinated in June 2025, and other lawmakers have faced threats. Additional news covers library budget issues in St. Paul and rising restrictions on vacation rentals in Duluth.