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Morning Announcements for April 24 and 25
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, April 24, and Friday, April 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Citations issued to Red Lake Nation citizen driving through Georgia have been withdrawn
Johnathon Carlson was driving home from a weeklong family vacation in Florida when he was pulled over in Georgia. He was cited for speeding and for “fake plates.” Carlson’s license plates are issued by Red Lake Nation, which are valid on Minnesota roads. Both citations have since been withdrawn.
Osterholm: Federal health agency cuts, vaccine misinformation are 'urgent' issues
Michael Osterholm is director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. On Thursday, he announced a new project intended to safeguard vaccine information, research and access in case the federal government doesn't.
Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban
The social media platform X, run by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Minnesota law barring the use of deepfakes to influence an election.
Art in Bloom returns to the Minneapolis Institute of Art
The four-day festival is free and showcases floral interpretations of art from the MIA’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists.  
Creating work community with Alex West Steinman
If you work for yourself or a small organization, how do you find office space, inspiration and community? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Alex West Steinman, CEO of the coworking network, The Coven.