Polls

A national debate has reignited over whether Medals of Honor awarded to U.S. soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre should be revoked. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently stated he will not support revoking the medals, calling the event a “battle” rather than a massacre. Some lawmakers and South Dakota church leaders have called for the honors to be rescinded, saying they glorify violence against unarmed people, while others argue they should remain part of the historical record. Do you believe the Medals of Honor awarded after the Wounded Knee Massacre should be revoked or maintained?

South Dakota’s minimum wage for non-tipped employees will rise from $11.50 to $11.85 per hour on Jan. 1. Considering the state’s cost-of-living adjustments and the fact that the national minimum wage is $7.25, do you think this increase is adequate?

“No Kings” rallies organized in every state brought out millions of people last weekend. Do you believe these rallies accomplish anything meaningful?

After a Trump-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas was agreed to last week, hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. Do you believe the peace in the region will hold?

The federal government shut down on October 1 after lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement. Who do you think is more responsible for the shutdown?

Last week, South Dakota lawmakers approved building a new 1,500-bed, $650 million state prison to replace the current penitentiary that first opened when the state was still Dakota Territory. The project will be the most expensive taxpayer-funded construction in state history. Do you think lawmakers made the right decision?

Following the recent press conference from Pres. Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., do you think it is a good idea for the FDA to update Tylenol labels to warn of a possible link to autism, even though many medical experts say no proven connection exists?

In light of recent incidents of politically motivated violence in the U.S., which side of the political spectrum do you believe is more prone to using negative political rhetoric?

A new report suggests South Dakota's tourism industry is having a slow year. What do you believe is the biggest factor contributing to the decline in tourism?

On Sunday, Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem said federal law enforcement could be sent to cities with high crime rates, including in Republican-led states. This follows Trump’s deployments in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., with Chicago now on notice. Do you think sending federal law enforcement and the National Guard to cities across the country is a good idea?

Fall is here, and so is football season! What level of football do you most look forward to?

Do you think President Trump’s recent meetings with the Russian and Ukrainian presidents will lead to meaningful action that helps end the war?