Polls

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?

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 Some lawmakers and South Dakota church leaders have called for the honors to be rescinded, saying they glorify violence against unarmed people, while others argue they should remain part of the historical record.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?