Great Plains Lookahead Digest
AP News Digest – Great Plains
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IOWA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–DIGITAL EQUITY ACT-SHUTDOWN
The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it
SUMMARY: One initiative distributes laptops in rural Iowa. Another helped people get back online in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene washed away computers and phones. And there are efforts in Oregon and rural Alabama teach digital skills to older people, including some who’ve never touched a computer. Those and others are in jeopardy after President Donald Trump said he’s cutting a program aimed at filling gaps in the digital divide. The Digital Equity Act was intended to cover unmet needs that surfaced during the country’s broadband rollout. Trump has branded the program as racist and illegal, and claims it amounts to “woke handouts based on race.”
WORDS: 1255 – MOVED: 05/25/2025 1:16 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US GEORGE FLOYD-MINNEAPOLIS
DESCRIPTION: A look at what has changed, and what has stayed the same, in the five years since a Minneapolis police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd, killing the Black man and igniting a worldwide reckoning on race and police brutality.
UPCOMING: By 05/26/2025 12:01 a.m. CDT, Photo, Text, Video, DigitalPlans
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–TWINS-RAYS
DESCRIPTION: Minnesota plays Tampa Bay at George M. Steinbrenner Field. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/26/2025 6:05 p.m. CDT, Text
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HKW–PWHL-FINALS
DESCRIPTION: HKW–PWHL-Finals ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The Minnesota Frost are one win away from defending their inaugural Walter Cup championship in holding a 2-1 lead of their-best-of-five series against the Ottawa Charge, which resumes on Monday. UPCOMING: 150 words. Game starts at 5 p.m. EDT.
UPCOMING: By 05/26/2025 6:30 p.m. CDT, Text
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BKN–THUNDER-TIMBERWOLVES
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves try to build on the momentum of a 42-point win in Game 3 and even the Western Conference finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder. By Dave Campbell. 450 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 05/26/2025 7:30 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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MINNESOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–GEORGE FLOYD-FIVE YEARS
Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder as they call for justice and decry Trump
SUMMARY: Thousands are marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder at religious services, concerts and vigils nationwide. In Houston, the Rev. Al Sharpton spoke at a private graveside service. Sharpton said Floyd represented all those ‘who are defenseless against people who thought they could put their knee on our neck.’ Events at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis include concerts and a worship service. Showing continued tension with police, a fake pig head mounted on a stick near where Floyd was slain wore a police cap.
WORDS: 672 – MOVED: 05/25/2025 4:21 p.m. CDT
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–CARDINALS-ORIOLES
DESCRIPTION: St. Louis plays Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/26/2025 2:05 p.m. CDT, Text
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BBO–REDS-ROYALS
DESCRIPTION: Cincinnati plays Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium. 150 words, more on merit.
UPCOMING: By 05/26/2025 3:10 p.m. CDT, Text
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BKN–THUNDER-TIMBERWOLVES
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves try to build on the momentum of a 42-point win in Game 3 and even the Western Conference finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder. By Dave Campbell. 450 words, photos.
UPCOMING: By 05/26/2025 7:30 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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