Blaine City Council Member’s Car Vandalized; Police Investigate
Leslie Larson, a Blaine City Council member and Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, reported that her car was vandalized in her driveway. Home security footage shows four masked individuals plastering her vehicle with printed images of a…

Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 16, 2026 —
Blaine, MN – The vehicle of Blaine City Council member Leslie Larson was vandalized in her driveway, according to a report filed with the Blaine Police Department. Larson, who is also a Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, discovered the damage to her car on Tuesday.
Home security footage captured the incident, showing four masked individuals approaching Larson’s vehicle. The footage indicates that the individuals covered the car with printed images of a middle finger.
The Blaine Police Department has confirmed that they are investigating the vandalism. At this time, the motive behind the act remains undetermined. Officials have not specified whether the incident is believed to be politically motivated.
Further details regarding the investigation have not been released.
Story summarized from the original created by Kyle Brown on kstp.com, see more information here.
