Polls

Following the death of another local resident during federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and several agents are scheduled to depart Minneapolis. How do you view the withdrawal of these federal agents from the city?

In recent days, President Donald Trump has ratcheted up his pressure campaign to acquire Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark, citing U.S. national security needs. Do you think the acquistion would be a good idea?

As the South Dakota legislative session gets underway, the issue of term limits is resurfacing. Senate Joint Resolution 501, sponsored by District 1 Republican Sen. Michael Rohl, would ask voters to amend the state constitution to limit lawmakers to eight consecutive years in one chamber and require a two-year break before they could seek a seat in the other chamber. Do you support this proposed change to legislative term limits?

On Saturday, the U.S. launched a military strike and raid that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. He has since appeared in U.S. court on narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges. Do you think the capture of Maduro and the military strike on Venezuela was justified?

Now that the U.S. Mint has officially ended penny production (as of November), how do you predict the "penny-free" transition will impact your shopping experience?

In honor of the approaching new year, resolve to answer this poll question: If you make a New Year’s resolution, how long does it usually last?

When do you and your family typically attend Christmas church services? Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or depends on the circumstances?

The Trump administration has announced the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program to provide one-time relief payments to farmers affected by recent tariffs. Up to $11 billion will go to row crop farmers, with the remaining $1 billion for other crops. Farmers can apply by Dec. 19 and may receive payments by the end of February. Do you think this program is a good idea?

More than 2,100 schools nationwide now use a four-day school week, a trend growing fastest in rural districts where leaders cite cost savings and help with teacher recruitment. However, the schedule can create childcare challenges for families, and research has not yet shown clear academic benefits. Would you support a four-day school week in your local district?

In honor of Thanksgiving and all the food that you will no doubt be enjoying, which pie wins the day for the holiday?

Gov. Rhoden announced last week that the state will join a federal program that gives donors a 100% tax credit (up to $1,700) for contributing to approved private-education scholarship funds. The program is voluntary and differs from past voucher-style proposals that lawmakers have rejected. Supporters say it boosts options; critics worry it pulls support from public schools. Do you think opting into this program is a good idea or a bad idea?

On Sunday, seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans in voting to temporarily reopen the federal government until the end of January after a record-breaking shutdown. Do you think this was the right decision?