Great Plains News Digest
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IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–CARBON CAPTURE-PIPELINE
Carbon dioxide pipeline regulations pass in testy Iowa Senate but still need governor’s signature
SUMMARY: The Iowa Senate has advanced a bill that would further complicate a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern states. The debate over the bill that preceded Monday’s vote exposed a clear rift among Republicans over property rights and the future of the state’s agricultural dominance. The legislation, which narrowly passed, would prohibit the renewal of permits for a carbon dioxide pipeline, limit the use of such a pipeline to 25 years and significantly increase the insurance coverage requirements for the pipeline company. Already passed by the Iowa House, the measure now goes to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk. A spokesperson for the governor said Tuesday that the governor’s office is reviewing the bill.
WORDS: 823 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:15 p.m. CDT
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US–DEMOCRATS-BUTTIGIEG
Buttigieg returns to Iowa for veterans’ town hall amid talk of another White House bid
SUMMARY: Pete Buttigieg returns to Iowa for an event focused on veterans, six years after he burst onto the national political stage with a strong run ahead of the state’s leadoff presidential caucuses. Buttigieg is an ex-intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves who served in Afghanistan. The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor will headline a Tuesday town hall sponsored by the Democratic political organization VoteVets, which is focusing on President Donald Trump’s cuts to federal agencies and how they affect veterans. Buttigieg moved to Michigan but turned down runs for its open U.S. Senate and governor’s races. Buttigieg aides says his Iowa trip is for hearing people’s concerns, not just as exercise to set up a presidential bid.
WORDS: 396 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:00 p.m. CDT
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IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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DEMOCRATS-BUTTIGIEG
DESCRIPTION: Former Transportation Secretary and potential 2028 contender Pete Buttigieg holds a town hall with VoteVets in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
UPCOMING: By 05/13/2025 5:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, LiveVideo, Text
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US WORLD FOOD PRIZE
DESCRIPTION: DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines-based World Food Prize Foundation announces it annual prize winner Tuesday evening. The prize, which includes a $500,000 award, honors an individual whose work improves the quality, quantity and availability of the world’s food supply.
UPCOMING: By 05/13/2025 6:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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MINNESOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–TRUMP TARIFFS-SOYBEAN FARMERS
Farmers weigh Trump’s trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go
SUMMARY: Farm country voted heavily for Donald Trump last November. Now many farmers are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward the Republican president’s disputes with China and other international markets. More than half of U.S. soybeans are exported internationally, with roughly half of those going to China, so it’s a critical market. Monday’s announcement of a 90-day truce between the two countries backed up the reluctance of many farmers to hit the panic button. More good news came in an updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that predicted somewhat lower soybean exports but higher domestic consumption, resulting in higher prices. Soybean futures surged, though time will tell whether those hopes are justified.
WORDS: 1270 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:18 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:13d60def1b51cfa8f8dd4bada4a68ea7&mediaType=text
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US–CARBON CAPTURE-PIPELINE
Carbon dioxide pipeline regulations pass in testy Iowa Senate but still need governor’s signature
SUMMARY: The Iowa Senate has advanced a bill that would further complicate a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern states. The debate over the bill that preceded Monday’s vote exposed a clear rift among Republicans over property rights and the future of the state’s agricultural dominance. The legislation, which narrowly passed, would prohibit the renewal of permits for a carbon dioxide pipeline, limit the use of such a pipeline to 25 years and significantly increase the insurance coverage requirements for the pipeline company. Already passed by the Iowa House, the measure now goes to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk. A spokesperson for the governor said Tuesday that the governor’s office is reviewing the bill.
WORDS: 823 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:15 p.m. CDT
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US–UNITEDHEALTH-CEO
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025
SUMMARY: UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down from his post for personal reasons and the health care giant says it’s suspending its full-year forecast due to higher-than-expected medical costs. UnitedHealth said Tuesday that Stephen Hemsley will become CEO, effective immediately. Hemsley served as company CEO from 2006 to 2017. He will remain chairman of the company’s board. Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley.
WORDS: 513 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 11:56 a.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–TWINS-ORIOLES
DESCRIPTION: BALTIMORE — The struggling Orioles return home after wrapping up their road trip by winning a series against the Angels. That trip also including being swept at Minnesota. By Baseball Writer Noah Trister. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 05/13/2025 9:35 p.m. CDT, Text
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MISSOURI – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–TRUMP-PLANE-CONGRESS
Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar
SUMMARY: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Department of Justice nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar. Trump said this week that he wants to accept the $400 million plane, and that it would later be donated to a presidential library. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News on Monday that the details of the donation are still being worked out. Schumer said the plan “is not just naked corruption, it is also a grave national security threat.”
WORDS: 547 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:08 p.m. CDT
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–CARDINALS-PHILLIES
DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/13/2025 5:45 p.m. CDT, Text
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BBO–ROYALS-ASTROS
DESCRIPTION: HOUSTON — The Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals continue a three-game series after the Royals won the opener 7-5. By Kristie Rieken. UPCOMING: 300 words. Photos.
UPCOMING: By 05/13/2025 7:10 p.m. CDT, Text
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NORTH DAKOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–CARBON CAPTURE-PIPELINE
Carbon dioxide pipeline regulations pass in testy Iowa Senate but still need governor’s signature
SUMMARY: The Iowa Senate has advanced a bill that would further complicate a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern states. The debate over the bill that preceded Monday’s vote exposed a clear rift among Republicans over property rights and the future of the state’s agricultural dominance. The legislation, which narrowly passed, would prohibit the renewal of permits for a carbon dioxide pipeline, limit the use of such a pipeline to 25 years and significantly increase the insurance coverage requirements for the pipeline company. Already passed by the Iowa House, the measure now goes to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk. A spokesperson for the governor said Tuesday that the governor’s office is reviewing the bill.
WORDS: 823 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:15 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:dcf9e0868c91a19da99379c15e5e7e7a&mediaType=text
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OKLAHOMA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–TRUMP-PLANE-CONGRESS
Schumer is vowing to hold up Justice Department nominees for answers about luxury plane from Qatar
SUMMARY: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Department of Justice nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar. Trump said this week that he wants to accept the $400 million plane, and that it would later be donated to a presidential library. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News on Monday that the details of the donation are still being worked out. Schumer said the plan “is not just naked corruption, it is also a grave national security threat.”
WORDS: 547 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:08 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:8efd139a898c32cb7a1fa554c3e937c7&mediaType=text
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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SOF–CANADY-MILLION DOLLAR ARM
DESCRIPTION: OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady left Stanford to sign an NIL deal worth more than $1 million. Through the pressure, she has delivered. She has led the Red Raiders to the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles. Now, the reigning USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year is trying to get the Red Raiders to the Women’s College World Series, where she twice led Stanford to the national semifinals. By Cliff Brunt. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 05/13/2025 5:00 p.m. CDT, Text
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SOUTH DAKOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–CARBON CAPTURE-PIPELINE
Carbon dioxide pipeline regulations pass in testy Iowa Senate but still need governor’s signature
SUMMARY: The Iowa Senate has advanced a bill that would further complicate a massive carbon-capture pipeline project routed across several Midwestern states. The debate over the bill that preceded Monday’s vote exposed a clear rift among Republicans over property rights and the future of the state’s agricultural dominance. The legislation, which narrowly passed, would prohibit the renewal of permits for a carbon dioxide pipeline, limit the use of such a pipeline to 25 years and significantly increase the insurance coverage requirements for the pipeline company. Already passed by the Iowa House, the measure now goes to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk. A spokesperson for the governor said Tuesday that the governor’s office is reviewing the bill.
WORDS: 823 – MOVED: 05/13/2025 12:15 p.m. CDT
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