Polls

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally developed for diabetes, are increasingly used for weight loss. State Medicaid programs are debating whether to cover these drugs, citing potential health benefits and long-term cost savings. However, some researchers question whether they truly reduce healthcare costs over time. Do you think Medicaid should cover these drugs for weight loss?

The post-Christmas haze is waning but is your Christmas tree still standing? During a typical year, how long do you leave your Christmas tree up after the holiday?

Does watching John McClane take on terrorists while Christmas lights twinkle in the background brings you holiday cheer? The debate over whether “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie has been going strong for years, and it largely depends on how you define a "Christmas movie." Settle the debate, is Die Hard indeed a Christmas movie?

Here are some points for both sides:

Yes, it's a Christmas movie:
Setting: The entire movie takes place during a Christmas party on Christmas Eve.
Music: The soundtrack includes Christmas songs like "Let It Snow" and "Winter Wonderland."
Themes: There are elements of family, redemption, and love—common themes in Christmas movies—as John McClane fights to reunite with his wife.
Holiday Atmosphere: There are Christmas decorations, references to the holiday, and even iconic moments like "Now I have a machine gun. Ho-Ho-Ho."

No, it's not a Christmas movie:
Core Story: The film is primarily an action movie, with its central plot focusing on a hostage crisis, not Christmas.
Genre Expectations: Traditional Christmas movies often revolve around the holiday spirit, miracles, or lessons tied specifically to Christmas.
Timing: The movie wasn’t marketed as a Christmas movie upon release, and its appeal doesn’t rely on the holiday season.

Earlier this week, three Senate Democrats introduced a constitutional amendment to install a nationwide popular vote in presidential elections and abolish the Electoral College. Do you think that the president should be decided by popular vote rather than the Electoral college?

The amendment would need two-thirds majority in both houses to pass plus then be ratified by three-fourths of the states.

In her recent address, Governor Noem proposed $82.7 million in cuts across state government in response to lower state revenue compared to the past few years. This would include significant cuts to the State Library and SD Public Broadcasting. Do you think this is a good, fiscally responsible plan or one that will be detrimental to the state?

Over the weekend, President Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son Hunter, despite having repeatedly pledged not to do so. Do you have a problem with the President pardoning his son?

In honor of the holiday, a Thanksgiving question! How do you prefer to eat cranberries?

Last week, President-elect Donald Trump picked SD Governor Kristi Noem as his nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Do you feel Noem is qualified for this position?

As Marshall County is working on the courthouse project, people have approached the commission about cutting the evergreen trees down in front of the courthouse to afford a better view of the new addition and renovations. Do you think the trees to the north of the courthouse should be cut down?

In the aftermath of the election, how confident are you that the national results are true and valid?