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Minneapolis city officials on Monday canceled plans to hire so-called "social media influencers" to disseminate official information during the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Under the scuttled plan, six “community members who are considered trusted messengers and have large social media presence” were to be paid $2,000 each to share "city generated and approved messages."

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

Minneapolis city officials on Monday canceled plans to hire so-called "social media influencers" to disseminate official information during the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Under the scuttled plan, six “community members who are considered trusted messengers and have large social media presence” were to be paid $2,000 each to share "city generated and approved messages."

This is an MPR News morning update for Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Minneapolis nixes 'social media influencer' plan during Chauvin trial

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