Polls

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?

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden last week announced a potential $17 million deal to acquire land for a new men’s prison in northeast Sioux Falls. The plan would also involve trading away state-owned land 15 miles south of the city that had previously been selected for the project. The proposal still needs approval from the Legislature, which will meet in a special session Sept. 23. Do you think the proposed northeast Sioux Falls site is a good location for the new men’s prison?

More readers reported delays getting last week’s Marshall County Journal. Have you experienced changes in mail delivery in general over the past month in your area?

SD Governor Larry Rhoden recently launched “Operation Prairie Thunder,” a public safety initiative that will send extra state troopers, helicopters, and resources—including National Guard aircraft—to assist Sioux Falls law enforcement in cracking down on crime. The effort will also involve coordination with ICE agents and other state agencies. Do you think this is a good use of taxpayer dollars?

Do you agree with President Donald Trump’s recent threat to block the Washington Commanders’ new stadium deal unless the team changes its name back to the Redskins?

Postal rates increased again this week. In the midst of rising costs, how satisfied are you with the services provided by the U.S. Postal Service?