Nikki Gronli Announces Next Town Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 4th, 2025

MITCHELL, SD – After the success of the first round of town halls, former USDA Rural Development State Director Nikki Gronli is announcing another town hall.

It will be in Mitchell at the Sherman Center on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University on Wednesday, June 11th at 7pm CT. Marcia Bunger, the former USDA Administrator for the Risk Management Agency will join Gronli as a panelist. This town hall will focus on the federal policies that are impacting South Dakota farmers and their communities. The goal is to discuss tariffs, federal funding cuts, and the challenges our rural communities face.

"Recent tariffs have created uncertainty for South Dakota farmers," said Gronli. "We have an expired Farm Bill. And if the administration continues down its current path, we could see insurance and conservation programs impacted. There's a lot to talk about and we welcome all voices to the table."

Gronli will have press availability right before the town hall at 6:30pm. You can also schedule an interview by contacting SD Democratic Party Communications Director Krista Burns at krista@sddp.org or 651-245-8731.

Mitchell

Wednesday, June 11th

7 - 8:30pm CT

Sherman Center at Dakota Wesleyan University

1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD

More town hall dates and locations will be announced soon.

For questions, you can contact the SDDP Executive Director Dan Ahlers at dan@sddp.org or

contact the state party office by phone at 605-271-5405 or 605-940-3071.

Nikki Gronli, former USDA Rural Development State Director

Marcia Bunger, Former USDA Administrator for the Risk Management Agency

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