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Minnesota lawmakers consider bill to allow fines for unruly fan behavior – WCCO

ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — If some Minnesota Lawmakers have their way, misbehavior in the stands could land you a big fine. and he took out his whistle before they could kick him out. READ MORE: Minneapolis educators strike day 16: Negotiations appear deadlocked after district offers ‘final offer’ or physically, at all levels from minor league to high school. (credit: CBS) READ MORE: MacKenzie Scott donates $13.5 million to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Rep. John Huot, DFL-Rosemount, leads the charge. He has been a high school league sports official for two decades and says the unruly fans are getting worse. “We’re not talking about official jokes, we’re not talking about ‘bad call, referee,'” Huot said. “This year I’ve had games where you hear profanity and racial epithets. You will see this across the country where we have officials being assaulted, I mean being physically beaten up by fans. It’s really about the experience our athletes are having on the field and protecting that innocence.” The proposal would essentially fine fans up to $1,000 for unruly behavior. It would not apply to students, coaches or players. MORE NEWS: Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Changes To Felony Murder Laws The House Public Safety Committee recently voted unanimously to move forward with this, and another committee could hear it this week.



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