With just 55 days until Election Day, and 9 until early voting, South Dakota voters should be able to trust that the rules governing their elections are clear, consistent, and secure. Instead, we are watching the Trump Administration push new federal requirements for mail-in voting that could create confusion for voters and election officials just weeks before an election. Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined the federal court case involving these new U.S. Postal Service

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A social media announcement by President Donald J. Trump outlining plans to import 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free foreign ground beef has drawn sharp criticism from South Dakota agricultural organizations and political candidates, warning of severe long-term damage to local ranchers already struggling under high operational costs. The controversy began Friday when President Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. would allow the massive inf

There is something deeply frustrating about watching decisions about women’s health become political talking points while the actual health care women need becomes harder to find. In South Dakota, we can debate women’s health all day but for a woman in a rural community, the issue is much more basic: Can I see a doctor when needed? Is there prenatal care close to home? Where will I deliver my baby? Who will care for me after I give birth? Can I afford the care my family needs

Simply put, South Dakota is facing an affordability crisis. The cost of living has gone up significantly, with housing being a significant part of this crisis. Affordability is one of the most consistent concerns I hear from South Dakotans as I travel across our state. And while they may be at very different stages of life, two groups in particular are feeling the pressure: first-time homebuyers and seniors living on fixed incomes. In June 2026, the median home sold in South

One of the defining elements of my career over the last many years is a commitment to investing in and sustaining our rural way of life in South Dakota, which includes protecting access to rural health care. It is one of the reasons I decided to run for Congress. The “Big Beautiful Bill” included an investment in rural health care that is reason for both optimism and a concern we could let an historic opportunity pass us by. Let me back up to explain what I mean. The “Big Bea

As I travel around South Dakota, I continue to hear from South Dakotans struggling to pay for healthcare and worrying about affording the medicine they need. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration and Congress continue to take us in the wrong direction – driving up the cost of health care and increasing the number of uninsured Americans. We need a Congress that will stop these disastrous cuts. Last week, the Trump Administration announced plans to end subsidies that limit premiu

During a recent visit to Mitchell, I heard from Dr. Lucio Margallo, who served as a primary care provider in that community for over 46 years. He expressed his concern that we are facing a severe physician shortage in our state, making it difficult for hospitals to sustain consistent, high-quality services. This on-the-ground observation is backed by data. The majority of our rural counties are already designated by the South Dakota Department of Health as Health Professional

Just last week, I was in Highmore celebrating Old Settler Days. I had planned to use this week’s News from the Road to reflect on the thoughtful conversations I had there about the future of public education. Then everything changed. On Monday, June 29, straight-line winds devastated the Highmore community. Gusts reaching 131 mph ripped roofs from homes, flattened farm buildings, and crushed grain bins like tin cans. According to various local news sources, these may have bee

Nikki Sat down with Keloand to talk about her policy and priorities. She also talks about what she is seeing as she travels across the state. https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/social-security-healthcare-top-of-mind-for-gronli/

Here is Dakota News Now article including Nikki speaking after the June 2nd primary. https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/06/04/candidates-spared-primaries-feel-equipped-thanks-early-starts/

Listen to South Dakota Congressional candidate Nikki Gronli talk about her views on tariffs impacting the United States, Rural Healthcare in South Dakota, and more. Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/news-views-with-joel-heitkamp/sd-congressional-candidate-nikki-gronli-speaks-to-tariffs-rural-healthcare-and-more-with-jamie-selzler

Nikki Gronli sits down with Political Pulse on KOTA to talk about the recently passed Farm Bill in the House of Representatives and its affects on farmers in South Dakota, the affordability crisis, and the upcoming 2027 fiscal budget. Watch Here:https://www.kotatv.com/video/2026/05/05/political-pulse-democratic-congressional-candidate-nikki-gronli-farm-bill-iran/

Candidate Nikki Gronli sat down with the Brookings Register April 8 to talk about her background as USDA Rural Director for South Dakota and the investments she delivered across rural communities in the state, the challenges facing South Dakota, and the key issues impacting all the communities in the state. Read Here: https://www.brookingsregister.com/2026/05/01/strong-middle-class-health-care-key-issues-for-us-house-hopeful-nikki-gronli/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRl4zNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABi