Great Plains News Digest
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KANSAS – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–TRUMP-TARIFFS-BEEF
Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
SUMMARY: Ranchers hope President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give ranchers the incentive to expand their herds for the first time in decades. But doing that would take at least two years, and it’s not clear if Trump’s 10% tariffs on most of the world besides China are high enough to make that happen. And the tariffs keep changing so it’s hard for ranchers to plan. About the only thing clear so far is that American ranchers will likely lose one of their biggest markets as a result of the 125% tariffs imposed by China in response to Trump.
WORDS: 1105 – MOVED: 04/15/2025 11:00 a.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:55330afb6276c51015ef4e312686cba1&mediaType=text
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KANSAS – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–ROYALS-YANKEES
DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Yankees newcomer Max Fried (2-0, 1.56 ERA) faces Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (0-2, 4.20) in the middle game of a series between teams that squared off in the American League playoffs last season. By Mike Fitzpatrick.
UPCOMING: By 04/15/2025 9:05 p.m. CDT, Text
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MINNESOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–SANDERS-PROGRESSIVES-RED STATES
Progressives head to red states seeking to drive enthusiasm in Trump strongholds
SUMMARY: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is taking his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour deep into Trump territory alongside his fellow progressive champion Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This week, the duo drew the same types of large crowds that they got in liberal and battleground states. Utah, Idaho and Montana will almost certainly remain Republican strongholds for the near future. But the events offer a glimpse of widespread Democratic anger over the direction of President Donald Trump’s administration and a dose of hope to progressives living in the places where they’re most outnumbered.
WORDS: 957 – MOVED: 04/15/2025 12:15 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:552dae5df212f622dba1dbf286c90fa3&mediaType=text
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MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–METS-TWINS
DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS — New York plays Minnesota at Target Field. By Patrick Donnelly. 300 words.
UPCOMING: By 04/15/2025 6:40 p.m. CDT, Text
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HKN–DUCKS-WILD
DESCRIPTION: ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Anaheim Ducks visit the Minnesota Wild. By Dave Campbell. 300 words.
UPCOMING: By 04/15/2025 7:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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MISSOURI – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–BIDEN
Joe Biden will speak about Social Security in his return to the national stage
SUMMARY: Former President Joe Biden is returning to the national stage to help elevate concerns President Donald Trump’s agenda is threatening the health of Social Security. The 82-year-old Democrat has largely avoided speaking publicly since leaving the White House in January, even as Trump frequently blames him for many of the nation’s problems. Biden is expected to fight back in a speech Tuesday to the national conference of Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled in Chicago. Biden has made a handful of public appearances since leaving office, but this marks his highest-profile speech and focuses on a core issue for Democrats. Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries says it’s “an all hands on deck moment.”
WORDS: 616 – MOVED: 04/15/2025 12:16 p.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a&mediaType=text
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US–TRUMP-TARIFFS-BEEF
Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
SUMMARY: Ranchers hope President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give ranchers the incentive to expand their herds for the first time in decades. But doing that would take at least two years, and it’s not clear if Trump’s 10% tariffs on most of the world besides China are high enough to make that happen. And the tariffs keep changing so it’s hard for ranchers to plan. About the only thing clear so far is that American ranchers will likely lose one of their biggest markets as a result of the 125% tariffs imposed by China in response to Trump.
WORDS: 1105 – MOVED: 04/15/2025 11:00 a.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:55330afb6276c51015ef4e312686cba1&mediaType=text
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MISSOURI – UPCOMING – SPORTS
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BBO–ASTROS-CARDINALS
DESCRIPTION: ST. LOUIS — Houston plays St. Louis at Busch Stadium. By Warren Mayes. UPCOMING: 300 words, photos. Game starts 6:45 p.m. CT.
UPCOMING: By 04/15/2025 6:45 p.m. CDT, Text
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HKN–UTAH-BLUES
DESCRIPTION: The Utah Hockey Club visit the St. Louis Blues. UPCOMING: 300 words.
UPCOMING: By 04/15/2025 7:00 p.m. CDT, Text
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BBO–ROYALS-YANKEES
DESCRIPTION: NEW YORK — Yankees newcomer Max Fried (2-0, 1.56 ERA) faces Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (0-2, 4.20) in the middle game of a series between teams that squared off in the American League playoffs last season. By Mike Fitzpatrick.
UPCOMING: By 04/15/2025 9:05 p.m. CDT, Text
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NEBRASKA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–TRUMP-TARIFFS-BEEF
Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
SUMMARY: Ranchers hope President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give ranchers the incentive to expand their herds for the first time in decades. But doing that would take at least two years, and it’s not clear if Trump’s 10% tariffs on most of the world besides China are high enough to make that happen. And the tariffs keep changing so it’s hard for ranchers to plan. About the only thing clear so far is that American ranchers will likely lose one of their biggest markets as a result of the 125% tariffs imposed by China in response to Trump.
WORDS: 1105 – MOVED: 04/15/2025 11:00 a.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:55330afb6276c51015ef4e312686cba1&mediaType=text
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OKLAHOMA – UPCOMING – NEWS
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US–MEASLES OUTBREAK-EXPLAINER
DESCRIPTION: Continuing coverage of measles outbreaks around the U.S., with updated numbers in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. UPCOMING: 1,300 words, file photo by 4 p.m. ET.
UPCOMING: By 04/15/2025 3:00 p.m. CDT, Photo, Text
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SOUTH DAKOTA – NEW AND DEVELOPING – NEWS
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US–TRUMP-TARIFFS-BEEF
Ranchers hope Trump’s tariffs boost demand for cattle but some fear market uncertainty
SUMMARY: Ranchers hope President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make imported beef expensive enough that Americans will turn to cattle raised at home for all their hamburger and steaks. That might raise prices enough to give ranchers the incentive to expand their herds for the first time in decades. But doing that would take at least two years, and it’s not clear if Trump’s 10% tariffs on most of the world besides China are high enough to make that happen. And the tariffs keep changing so it’s hard for ranchers to plan. About the only thing clear so far is that American ranchers will likely lose one of their biggest markets as a result of the 125% tariffs imposed by China in response to Trump.
WORDS: 1105 – MOVED: 04/15/2025 11:00 a.m. CDT
https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search?query=itemid:55330afb6276c51015ef4e312686cba1&mediaType=text
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