Vandalism, Libraries, Rentals, and Church Surveillance | Minneapolis News

A state House candidate and Blaine City Council member is demanding justice after vandals slapped middle-finger images on her car, sparking backlash from lawmakers who stress the need for safety for all candidates and families amid a surge in threats. In St. Paul, a Dayton’s Bluff library branch—already the least-used in the system—may be eliminated in the mayor’s budget cuts, highlighting the pressure on community spaces. Duluth is eyeing stricter rules on short-term rentals like Airbnbs as housing costs soar and demand climbs, with some stays now hitting $700 for three nights. Meanwhile, new documents reveal a federal agent was secretly monitoring a martial arts group in a Minneapolis church gym, raising legal questions since the church’s denomination previously won a court order barring federal agents from church premises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/151b4c3a0b807cd4