Great Plains Lookahead Digest
AP News Digest – Great Plains
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IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA
Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain
SUMMARY: A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote. Summit Carbon Solutions already will likely have to readjust plans for its estimated $8.9 billion project. That’s because South Dakota’s governor signed a ban on using eminent domain to acquire land for carbon dioxide pipelines. Twelve GOP state senators have now told their Republican leaders that they will not vote on any budget until they bring a pipeline bill to the floor. The Legislature is constitutionally required to approve any budget. The Iowa House supported several measures.
WORDS: 689 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 3:19 p.m. CDT
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AL-XGR-FARMERS FEDERATION-HEALTH PLANS
Alabama lawmakers approve bill to let Alfa sell health benefit plans
SUMMARY: State lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer health care coverage to its members that would not be regulated as health insurance. The Alabama Senate approved the bill Thursday. The bill now goes to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Supporters say the proposal would provide a less expensive option for farmers and others who are struggling with high health care costs. Opponents argued the plans would skirt the regulations traditional insurance plans must abide by. The plans would not have to comply with the Affordable Care Act requirements and could deny coverage to people because of preexisting conditions.
WORDS: 603 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 2:02 p.m. CDT
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KANSAS – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: A federal health agency says the U.S. has 884 confirmed measles cases this year. That’s triple the amount seen in all of 2024. Two children and an adult have died from measles-related illnesses this year. Ten states have active outbreaks: Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. Texas has 663 cases. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is prevented by vaccines. Cases also have been reported in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
WORDS: 1573 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 3:13 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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REL-BE WELL-IMMIGRANT MINISTRY-STRESS RELIEF
DESCRIPTION: A Lutheran church in Minneapolis has been taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of the Trump administration’s crackdown – it’s now offering monthly acupuncture and Reiki sessions in the sanctuary after Sunday worship.
UPCOMING: By 05/02/2025 7:00 a.m. CDT, Text, Photo
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–TWINS-RED SOX
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Boston at Fenway Park. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/02/2025 6:10 p.m. CDT, Text
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MINNESOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–MINNEAPOLIS HOMICIDES
Minneapolis police arrest a man they believe shot and killed 3 people
SUMMARY: Authorities have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the fatal shootings of three people in Minneapolis. The city’s police chief says it’s likely another person was killed the next day in retaliation. Police have said that the four people killed and two others seriously wounded in the multiple shootings were Native American. Authorities strongly suspect the shootings were gang-related. However, Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Thursday that authorities are still investigating the motive behind the multiple shootings, which occurred just before midnight Tuesday. He said the second shooting with one victim Wednesday afternoon was by someone else and is likely a response to the earlier deaths.
WORDS: 306 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 7:10 p.m. CDT
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US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA
Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain
SUMMARY: A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote. Summit Carbon Solutions already will likely have to readjust plans for its estimated $8.9 billion project. That’s because South Dakota’s governor signed a ban on using eminent domain to acquire land for carbon dioxide pipelines. Twelve GOP state senators have now told their Republican leaders that they will not vote on any budget until they bring a pipeline bill to the floor. The Legislature is constitutionally required to approve any budget. The Iowa House supported several measures.
WORDS: 689 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 3:19 p.m. CDT
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–ROYALS-ORIOLES
DESCRIPTION: Kansas City plays Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/02/2025 6:05 p.m. CDT, Text
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BBO–METS-CARDINALS
DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — New York plays St. Louis at Busch Stadium. By David Solomon. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts 7:15 p.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 05/02/2025 7:15 p.m. CDT, Text
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HKN–JETS-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues host the Winnipeg Jets in a Game 6 showdown, trying to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoff series. By David Solomon. UPCOMING: 450 words, photos. Game starts 7 p.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 05/02/2025 10:00 p.m. CDT, Text
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MISSOURI – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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AL-XGR-FARMERS FEDERATION-HEALTH PLANS
Alabama lawmakers approve bill to let Alfa sell health benefit plans
SUMMARY: State lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to offer health care coverage to its members that would not be regulated as health insurance. The Alabama Senate approved the bill Thursday. The bill now goes to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Supporters say the proposal would provide a less expensive option for farmers and others who are struggling with high health care costs. Opponents argued the plans would skirt the regulations traditional insurance plans must abide by. The plans would not have to comply with the Affordable Care Act requirements and could deny coverage to people because of preexisting conditions.
WORDS: 603 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 2:02 p.m. CDT
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NEBRASKA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA
Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain
SUMMARY: A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote. Summit Carbon Solutions already will likely have to readjust plans for its estimated $8.9 billion project. That’s because South Dakota’s governor signed a ban on using eminent domain to acquire land for carbon dioxide pipelines. Twelve GOP state senators have now told their Republican leaders that they will not vote on any budget until they bring a pipeline bill to the floor. The Legislature is constitutionally required to approve any budget. The Iowa House supported several measures.
WORDS: 689 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 3:19 p.m. CDT
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NORTH DAKOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA
Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain
SUMMARY: A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote. Summit Carbon Solutions already will likely have to readjust plans for its estimated $8.9 billion project. That’s because South Dakota’s governor signed a ban on using eminent domain to acquire land for carbon dioxide pipelines. Twelve GOP state senators have now told their Republican leaders that they will not vote on any budget until they bring a pipeline bill to the floor. The Legislature is constitutionally required to approve any budget. The Iowa House supported several measures.
WORDS: 689 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 3:19 p.m. CDT
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of ongoing measles outbreaks across the U.S., with case-count updates nationally and in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. UPCOMING: 1,500 words, photo, graphic by 4 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 05/02/2025 3:00 p.m. CDT, Text, Photo
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OKLAHOMA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–IMMIGRATION-HOME RAID
Homeland Security pushes back against criticism of immigration raid at Oklahoma home
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is fighting back against criticism over its handling of a raid of an Oklahoma City home as part of a migrant smuggling investigation. The department says the people living there haven’t been ruled out as suspects. The updated statement Thursday came after the agency initially said the home’s previous residents were the intended targets. It also was issued following criticism of the raid by congressional Democrats. The family that lives in the home told KFOR-TV that the agents were dismissive as the mother tried to tell them the names on the search warrant were not hers or anyone in her family.
WORDS: 637 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 5:49 p.m. CDT
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: A federal health agency says the U.S. has 884 confirmed measles cases this year. That’s triple the amount seen in all of 2024. Two children and an adult have died from measles-related illnesses this year. Ten states have active outbreaks: Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. Texas has 663 cases. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is prevented by vaccines. Cases also have been reported in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
WORDS: 1573 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 3:13 p.m. CDT
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US–SEVERE WEATHER-FLOODING
Heavy rainfall sets records and washes out roadway in rural Oklahoma
SUMMARY: A steady line of slow-moving thunderstorms that battered Oklahoma in recent weeks has set multiple rainfall records across the state and helped ease drought conditions. But the saturated ground and torrential rains also came with a heavy price, including the deaths of multiple people who became trapped in their vehicles in rising floodwaters. On Thursday, a road washed away in a rural community south of Oklahoma City, stranding about 10 families whose only way out of their homes is a mile-and-a-half walk around a washed-out pond. At least seven Oklahoma cities, including capital Oklahoma City, set April rainfall records.
WORDS: 404 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 1:27 p.m. CDT
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SOUTH DAKOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–CARBON CAPTURE PIPELINE-IOWA
Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline could face new hurdle as some Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain
SUMMARY: A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote. Summit Carbon Solutions already will likely have to readjust plans for its estimated $8.9 billion project. That’s because South Dakota’s governor signed a ban on using eminent domain to acquire land for carbon dioxide pipelines. Twelve GOP state senators have now told their Republican leaders that they will not vote on any budget until they bring a pipeline bill to the floor. The Legislature is constitutionally required to approve any budget. The Iowa House supported several measures.
WORDS: 689 – MOVED: 05/01/2025 3:19 p.m. CDT
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