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‘Unacceptable’: Lawmakers speak out after video captures vandals tampering with candidate’s car
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Kyle Brown , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Blaine Police Department is investigating the incident, which happened around 1:30 a. A Blaine City Council member and Minnesota House candidate reported vandalism to her car.
A Blaine City Council member and Minnesota House candidate reported vandalism to her car. The incident occurred in her driveway on Saturday morning. Home security video shows masked individuals placing printed images on her vehicle.
The images depicted a hand with the middle finger extended. No message accompanied the images. The Blaine Police Department is investigating the incident, which happened around 1:30 a.m.
Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from the Blaine Police Department and other local sources.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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