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New bill aims to end Minnesota's dangerous "swatting" problem

Bill would raise the penalty to a felony for 'swatting' elected officials and law enforcement.

Mar 29, 2024 (01:43)

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 29, 2026

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 29, 2026

Are the new taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads legal?

Are the new taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads legal?

New Twin Cities amphitheater causing headache for neighbors

New Twin Cities amphitheater causing headache for neighbors

Here's how much Minneapolis resident can expect property taxes to go up in 2027

Here's how much Minneapolis resident can expect property taxes to go up in 2027

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 29, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 29, 2026

Family says insurance pulled in-home care coverage for sick daughter

Family says insurance pulled in-home care coverage for sick daughter

Minneapolis teacher files legal action against federal government over ICE surge

Minneapolis teacher files legal action against federal government over ICE surge

Central Minnesota man says police targeted him because of his race

Central Minnesota man says police targeted him because of his race

Nonprofit helping young people get care struggling for funds

Nonprofit helping young people get care struggling for funds

Chef Sameh Wadi reopens Saffron in Northeast Minneapolis, guided by parents' Palestinian recipes

Chef Sameh Wadi reopens Saffron in Northeast Minneapolis, guided by parents' Palestinian recipes

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. weather report on Sept. 29, 2026

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. weather report on Sept. 29, 2026

Attorneys for Harper Moyski’s family ask why YouTube didn’t alert authorities before Annunciatio

Attorneys for Harper Moyski’s family ask why YouTube didn’t alert authorities before Annunciatio

3 dead, 4, injured in crash near U of M

3 dead, 4, injured in crash near U of M

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Sept. 29, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Sept. 29, 2026

People of Color Career Fair returns for year 10 at Minneapolis Convention Center

People of Color Career Fair returns for year 10 at Minneapolis Convention Center

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 29, 2026 | NEXT Weather

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 29, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Noon Minnesota forecast from Sept. 29, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Noon Minnesota forecast from Sept. 29, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Bakersfield Flour and Bread uses flour within 48 hours of milling, head baker says

Bakersfield Flour and Bread uses flour within 48 hours of milling, head baker says

Backpack weight limit for kids: Doctor says no more than 10 to 15% of body weight

Backpack weight limit for kids: Doctor says no more than 10 to 15% of body weight

It's not that kids are less smart with money. It's all more complicated, expert says.

It's not that kids are less smart with money. It's all more complicated, expert says.

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 29, 2026 | NEXT Weather

9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 29, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Dungeons, Dragons and burgers reign at Twin Cities shop

Dungeons, Dragons and burgers reign at Twin Cities shop

Convicted assassin seeks gag order for victims, and more headlines

Convicted assassin seeks gag order for victims, and more headlines

3 dead, 4 hurt when semi and car collide near Minneapolis off-ramp

3 dead, 4 hurt when semi and car collide near Minneapolis off-ramp

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 29, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 29, 2026

Edina resident organizes public safety meeting after 2 shootings in community

Edina resident organizes public safety meeting after 2 shootings in community

10 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

10 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Here's how prevalent rabies cases are in Minnesota

Here's how prevalent rabies cases are in Minnesota

Minneapolis officials review police overtime spending as it weighs budget

Minneapolis officials review police overtime spending as it weighs budget

Investigation underway after juvenile shoots self in Minneapolis

Investigation underway after juvenile shoots self in Minneapolis

6 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

6 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Minnesota bus company VP says rising diesel prices pose a growing challenge

Minnesota bus company VP says rising diesel prices pose a growing challenge

Minnesota lawmaker pursuing e-bike, e-moto safety legislation

Minnesota lawmaker pursuing e-bike, e-moto safety legislation

Man dead, another seriously hurt after plane crash in central Minnesota

Man dead, another seriously hurt after plane crash in central Minnesota

How a Minnesota-based sports agency is empowering female athletes

How a Minnesota-based sports agency is empowering female athletes

5 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

5 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Isanti man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault of woman

Isanti man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault of woman

Lost dog reunited with owner after two nights alone in the Boundary Waters

Lost dog reunited with owner after two nights alone in the Boundary Waters

Chef Nathan Kim on "Kindling" series, his way of getting to know the Twin Cities food scene

Chef Nathan Kim on "Kindling" series, his way of getting to know the Twin Cities food scene

Amanda Brinkman's new series "Happiness" premieres Oct. 5

Amanda Brinkman's new series "Happiness" premieres Oct. 5

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

4 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 28, 2026 | NEXT Weather

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Sept. 28, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Sept. 28, 2026

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Sept. 28, 2026

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Sept. 28, 2026

2 hurt in north Minneapolis hit-and-run crash, police say

2 hurt in north Minneapolis hit-and-run crash, police say

Pilot killed in Minnesota plane crash, FAA says

Pilot killed in Minnesota plane crash, FAA says

Twin Cities police chief calls violent kidnapping case "unimaginable"

Twin Cities police chief calls violent kidnapping case "unimaginable"

Twin Cities Pasta Club brings fresh, handmade pasta to Malcolm Yards

Twin Cities Pasta Club brings fresh, handmade pasta to Malcolm Yards

Dakota Woodlands marks 45 years of helping families find their way home

Dakota Woodlands marks 45 years of helping families find their way home

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