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Have you ever attended a political caucus? Yes, once or twice Yes, many times No, never View All Results Read/Post a comment	What will you be doing with your tax refund? Take a trip Buy something for yourself Pay off debt Invest it View All Results Read/Post a comment
What genre of movie are you more likely to see? Action Drama Science fiction Comedy Romantic comedy Thriller View All Results Read/Post a comment	Was your marriage proposal different from the norm? Yes, unusual No, pretty standard Don't remember Never had one View All Results Read/Post a comment
What is Mitt Romney's real first name? George Mitchell Milton Willard View All Results Read/Post a comment	Who do you think will win the Republican Iowa Caucus Newt Gingrich Ron Paul Mitt Romney Michele Bachmann other Don't care View All Results Read/Post a comment
What will your New Year's resolution attempt to change? Weight loss Quit a habit Time with friends and family Don't make one View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think Faribault County will have a white Christmas this year? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
How much of your Christmas shopping do you have done? All Half or more A little None View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are fruits and vegetables a usual part of your daily diet? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
How much shopping did you do over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend? A little Quite a bit Lots and lots None View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you hosting a family gathering Thanksgiving weekend - or traveling to one? Hosting Traveling Both Neither View All Results Read/Post a comment
How do you feel about any increases in your property tax? Alright if needed Too high already Need to leave the same View All Results Read/Post a comment	How many foreign countries have you traveled to? None 1 or 2 3-5 5-10 More than 10 View All Results Read/Post a comment
How many trick-or-treaters came to your residence 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 more than 40 View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you wear your seatbelt? Always Most of the time Sometimes Hardly ever View All Results Read/Post a comment
Have you read, or do you plan on reading an e-book? Yes, great idea No, I like print Undecided View All Results Read/Post a comment	What Apple product do you own? Computer iPhone iPod iPad Multiple None View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you watching the Minnesota Lynx? Yes No Who are they? View All Results Read/Post a comment	What is your least favorite fall chore? Clean out the garden Rake leaves Wash windows Clean out gutters Put items away in storage View All Results Read/Post a comment
Have you ever abused your farm permit driving privilege? Yes No Never had one View All Results Read/Post a comment	How do you think the Minnesota Vikings will do this year? Make the playoffs 8-8 season at best Losing season Don't care View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you more excited for high school, college or NFL football? High School College NFL None of the Above View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you going to the Minnesota State Fair? Yes, gone before Yes, first time No, gone before No, never gone View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you favor the USC School Board's decision to remodel the school? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should Minnesota schools be allowed to begin classes before Labor Day? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Will the recent state shutdown and federal government stalemate affect the way you vote in 2012 Yes No Not Sure Yet View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you excited the Vikings acquired pro-bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb? Yes, he'll help No, he's too old Don't really care View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should local government money help fund economic development? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	How will you beat the heat this week? Air Conditioning Swimming Pool Stay in the shade Drink a cold beverage other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Have you been affected by the government shutdown A lot A little Not at all View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should Minnesota continue to ban sales of most fireworks? Yes No Don't Care View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you use the snooze button on your alarm? All the time During the weekdays Never View All Results Read/Post a comment	With the Twins winning 11 of their last 13 games, is there hope the team will make the playoffs? Yes No chance View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you want to live to be 100 years old? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	How many graduation parties will you attend this year? None 1-3 4-9 10+ View All Results Read/Post a comment
Will you be effected if the Postal Service stops delivering mail on Saturday? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you or members of your family wear a helmet when riding a bicycle? Yes, always Yes, sometimes No, never View All Results Read/Post a comment
What will $4.00 per gallon gas prices do to your summer vacation plans? Cutting back No change No vacation plans Haven't decided View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should Blue Earth keep their own police department or contract with someone else to provide service? Keep their own Contract it out View All Results Read/Post a comment
Did you watch any or all of the Royal wedding live on Friday? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should Barak Obama's place of birth be an issue? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you favor Sen. Julie Rosen's Vikings Stadium Bill? Yes No Not Sure View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you have a membership to the Faribault County Fitness Center? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Has domestic violence affected you or your family? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	What kind of pet do you own? Dog Cat Both dog and cat I don't have pets Other animal View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you believe the world will end in 2012? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Which spring activity are you most anxious for this year? Gardening Baseball Grilling out Going for walks View All Results Read/Post a comment
What do you think about Charlie Sheen and his TV show "Two and a Half Men?" Like the show, but not him Hate the show, and he needs help Like the show, and he is just being himself View All Results Read/Post a comment	How many different newspapers do you read? None One Two Three Four or more View All Results Read/Post a comment
Have you done — or would you like to do — a Polar Plunge? I have I would like to No way! View All Results Read/Post a comment	How many times a week (on average) do you eat out at a restaurant? None One or two Three to five More than five View All Results Read/Post a comment
How do you view Valentine's Day? A romantic holiday to spend with your significant other A holiday created by greeting card companies Just another day of the week View All Results Read/Post a comment	Which team do you think will win the Super Bowl? Green Bay Packers Pittsburgh Steelers Don't care View All Results Read/Post a comment
Have you attended a high school sporting event this winter? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	How have your New Year's resolutions been going? Still sticking to them Broke them already Didn't make any this year View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you going (or have you gone) anywhere warm for a winter vacation? Yes No Not sure View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you on Facebook (or another social media network)? Yes No Going to be soon What's Facebook? View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you think you will be better off financially — or worse — in 2011? Better off Worse View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you happy with all of this snow, or would you like a little less? Yes, it is beautiful No, can't stand it Bring it on, this is Minnesota View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you think the Minnesota Gophers made the right move hiring Jerry Kill as their new football coach? Yes No Will wait and see View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you finished with your Christmas shopping yet? Yes No Haven't started View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you think the new aggressive forms of searching at airports are necessary? Yes No Unsure View All Results Read/Post a comment	Will you be going Christmas shopping on Black Friday? Yes No Maybe View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you think the Vikings need to fire Brad Childress? Yes, right away Yes, but at the end of the season No, things will get better View All Results Read/Post a comment	Were you surprised by the vote keeping the ward system in Blue Earth? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Did you go out for Halloween, or stay at home? Went out Stayed home View All Results Read/Post a comment	Which candidate for US Congress do you plan to vote for? Tim Walz Randy Demmer Steve Wilson Lars Johnson View All Results Read/Post a comment
Which candidate for governor do you plan to vote for? Mark Dayton Tom Emmer Tom Horner Other, or none View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you happy the Minnesota Vikings have Randy Moss back? Yes No Don't Care View All Results Read/Post a comment
What do you think this winters weather will be like? More snow than normal Less snow than usual View All Results Read/Post a comment	How did the recent heavy rains affect you? Water in basement Damaged fields Flooded road/yard Not affected View All Results Read/Post a comment
What type of vehicle did you use to leave your wedding? Your own vehicle Borrowed vehicle Rented limosuine Rented Bus Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think schools should begin classes after Labor Day? Yes No Don't care View All Results Read/Post a comment
Did you go to the state fair this year? Yes No, but I have in past years No, never have View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think the Minnesota Vikings will... Be worse than last year Be the same Be better, headed to the Super Bowl for sure Don't care View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you agree with the right to build a mosque near 'Ground Zero' Yes No Don't Care View All Results Read/Post a comment	Were you surprised by the local election results? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you favor eliminating the three ward system in Blue Earth Yes No, keep them Don't care View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you plan on voting in the Aug. 10 primary election? Yes No Maybe What primary election?? View All Results Read/Post a comment
What food do you absolutely have to have at the fair? Onion Rings Milk Shake Beef Sandwich/Cheeseburger Pronto Pups Cotton Candy Mini Donuts View All Results Read/Post a comment	How many times do you plan to visit the Faribault County Fair this week? Not at all 1-2 times 3-4 times 5-6 times 7 times or more View All Results Read/Post a comment
What was your favorite activity during Giant Days weekend? Parade Car Show Party with the Giant Demo Derby Street Dance Fire Works T & C Players Production View All Results Read/Post a comment	Did you receive damage to your property during the recent storms in Faribault County? Minor wind or water damage Serious wind or water damage Major damage No damage View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you agree with President Obama's decision to fire General McChrystal? Agree Disagree View All Results Read/Post a comment	How do you respond during a tornado warning? Seek shelter Go outside and watch Take photos Ignore it View All Results Read/Post a comment
Did you plant a vegetable garden this year? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Have you ever visited one of the museums in Faribault County? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you believe that parents and property owners should be held legally responsible for underage drinking even if they are not present? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	For Memorial Day will you be Attending a Memorial Day Service/Program Placing flower memorials at a cemetary Both Neither View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel you eat healthful foods? Most of the time Some of the time Seldom Never View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think offshore oil drilling should be curtained - even if it means higher gas and fuel prices? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Who do you think is going to win this season's American Idol? Crystal Bowersox Lee DeWyze Casey James Mike Lynch Aaron Kelly View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you willing to pay taxes to avoid more local cuts to city and county services? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you participating in area garage sales this spring? Yes, I'm having one Yes, I'm going to some No, I will be leaving town View All Results Read/Post a comment	Will you go to a Minnesota Twins game this year in their new Target Field Home? Absolutely No Maybe View All Results Read/Post a comment
What is your favorite television realty show? Survivor Biggest Loser Amazing Race American Idol Dancing with the Stars Top Chef Other None View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you in favor of the new health care bill? Yes No Don't know View All Results Read/Post a comment
Will you watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament? Most of it Some of it None of it Only the Final Four View All Results Read/Post a comment	Would you consider ever buying a Toyota Yes No Already have one View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you happy Jay Leno is back on the Tonight Show? Yes, he's the best No, I liked Conan Don't care either way View All Results Read/Post a comment	What percent of your shopping do you do within 10 miles of your home? None Up to 25% 26% - 50% 51% - 75% 76% - 100% View All Results Read/Post a comment
What is your favorite Winter Olympics event? Downhill skiing Figure skating Speed skating Bobsled/luge All the events Don't watch it View All Results Read/Post a comment	Did you watch the Super bowl? Yes No Just some of it View All Results Read/Post a comment
Will you be attending your political party's precinct caucus? Yes No Maybe View All Results Read/Post a comment	Have yu ever lived on a farm? Yes, and worked on it Yes,, but did not help farm No View All Results Read/Post a comment
What do you think the Winnebago City Coucnil should do? Release the full investigator's report Keep it closed and move on Keep it closed but release more information as to how conclusions were reached View All Results Read/Post a comment	What kind of cell phone do you own? Standard Smart Phone I Phone Don't own one View All Results Read/Post a comment
If you have a New Year's resolution, is it one of the following? Lose weight Stop smoking Trim budget Get more exercise View All Results Read/Post a comment	Did the Christmas storm change your family holiday plans? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
When is the traditional time your family celebrates Christmas? Christmas Eve Christmas Day Over the weekend Another time View All Results Read/Post a comment	Did you stay at home during last week's snow storm? Stayed at home Had to travel/work View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel the national media has gone too far pursuing the Tiger Woods story? Yes, his private life is his own business No, he is a public figure View All Results Read/Post a comment	How much are you planning to spend on Christmas gifts this year? Under $100 $101-$200 $201-$300 $301-$400 $401-$500 $501-$1,000 Over $1,000 View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you plan on shopping on 'Black Friday,' (the day after Thanksgiving)? Yes No No, but sometime over the weekend View All Results Read/Post a comment	Have you, or are you, going hunting this fall? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel Blue Earth should keep the current city ward system? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you agree with the Blue Earth City Council decision to proceed with the runway extension project? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
How do you plan to vote on the school referendum election Nov. 3? Yes No Don't plan to vote View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you planning on getting a flu shot this year? Yes, both kinds Seasonal flu only H1N1 shot only Neither one View All Results Read/Post a comment
Have you watched the Minnesota Twins this past week? Yes, a lot Just a little No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should President Obama have time and money lobbying for Chicago to host the Olympics? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel your home is pretty well energy efficient? Yes No Not sure View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you plan to attend the new Law Enforcement Center Open House this weekend? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel it was disrespectful or a matter of free speech when Rep. Joe Wilson yelled, "You lie!" dring President Obama's televised health care speech? Disrespectful Matter of Free Speech View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you in favor of President Obama's proposed health care system overhaul? Yes No Undecided View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you ready to have school start again? Yes, I like fall No, I hate to see summer over Don't really care View All Results Read/Post a comment	What do you feel is an appropriate amount for local governments to raise tax to levies for 2010? 0 percent 3 percent 5 percent 10 percent 20 percent More View All Results Read/Post a comment
Which Minnesota pro sports team do you like the best? Vikings Minnesota Wild Timberwolves Twins Lynx Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Have you ever attended a 'Relay for Life' event? Yes No Going for the first time this year View All Results Read/Post a comment
How do you rate President Barack Obama's job performance so far? Excellent Good Average Poor Haven't decided yet View All Results Read/Post a comment	How do you fell about the Vikings possibly getting Bret Favre? Excited about it He should stay retired Don't care one way or the other View All Results Read/Post a comment
What is your favorite thing at the Faribault County Fair? The food The grandstand shows The Livestock and exhibits The rides The free shows View All Results Read/Post a comment	Have you ever had your picture taken at the Green Giant statue in Blue Earth? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
What is your favorite food to grill and eat in the summer? Steak Pork Chicken Fish Brats/Hot dogs Hamburgers Other Don't Grill View All Results Read/Post a comment	With the new mandatory seat belt law in force, do you... Always wear a seat belt Only when out on the highway, on trips, but not in town Never (or seldom) wear one View All Results Read/Post a comment
When the tornado siren sounds, what do you do? Go to basement Watch out the windows Go outside to check the weather Ignore it completely View All Results Read/Post a comment	Has anyone in your immediate family had their job affected by the economy? Laid off Hours cut Benefits cut Can't find work Not been affected View All Results Read/Post a comment
How much money do you drop into graduation cards? $0 $5 $10 $20 More than $20 View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you believe the Hauser family (of Sleepy Eye) should be forced by the courts to have thier son treated by doctors? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel a Charter School for Winnebago is a good idea? Yes No Not sure yet View All Results Read/Post a comment	Now that fuel prices are lower than last year, will you drive farther for your summer vacation? Yes No The same amount Not taking a vacation View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you concerned the swine flu may affect you or your family? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think Blue Earth needs to have 24 hour police protection? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
How do you think the Minnesota Twins will do this year? Excellent Good Average Poor View All Results Read/Post a comment	The overall health of the communities in Faribault County could be described as Robust Good Fair Terminal View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should Minnesota hold a new election to settle the Coleman-Franken election? Or flip a coin? New Election Flip a Coin Neither View All Results Read/Post a comment	The BEA girl basketball team went to state last week. Did you? Went to the tourney Listened on the radio Found out results the next day View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel local elected officials whould be paid, or volunteer their time? Be Paid Volunteer View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think the Prairie Transit buses should travel out of Faribault County? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you believe children should be legally forced to attend school? until graduated until age 16 until age 18 or graduated View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think we will have an early Spring this year? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel the federal economic stimulus package will actually help turn around the economy? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you favor the airport runway expansion/improvement project, with the City of Blue Earth contributing just 5% of the $7 million total cost? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
What part of the Super Bowl did you like the best? The Game The Commercials The Half Time Show View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you feel President Obama can accomplish his goals for the economy and world diplomacy? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel President Obama can accomplish his goals for the economy and world diplomacy? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	How do you rate the snowplowing in Faribault County and the local cities this winter? Excellent Good Fair Poor View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you plan on buying a new car or truck this year? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you have Cable TV or Satellite Cable Satellite View All Results Read/Post a comment
Overall, do you expect things to improve in 2009, or get worse before they get better? Improve Get Worse View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you traveling more than 50 miles for Christmas, less than 50 or staying home? More than 50 miles Less than 50 Staying home View All Results Read/Post a comment
With the recent snow, what is your favorite winter activity? Skiing Snowmobiling Sledding Ice Fishing Traveling South Staying Indoors View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should the Federal Government bail out the automakers? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you or someone in your family adopted? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you recycle in your home? A Lot A Little None View All Results Read/Post a comment
Compared to last year, how much do you plan to spend on Christmas shopping this year? Same More Less A Lot Less View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you feel McCain would have won the presidential race with Gov. Pawlenty as his running mate? Yes No Maybe View All Results Read/Post a comment
How low do you think gas prices will go before they rise again? $2.25 $2.00 Below $2.00 Below $1.50 View All Results Read/Post a comment	Who do you plan to vote for on Nov. 4? Barack Obama (president) John McCain (president) Al Frankin (senator) Norm Coleman (senator) View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do political ads on TV help determine who you will vote for? Yes Somewhat Not at all View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you favor the plan to combine the positions of the Faribault County Auditor and Treasurer? Favor Oppose View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should the city of Blue Earth continue to allow leaf burning? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Not counting increased food and fuel prices, has the national economic problem directly affected you? a Lot A Little Not At All View All Results Read/Post a comment
What is your favorite season in Minnesota? Fall Winter Spring Summer View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think the Minnesota Vikings will make the playoffs this year? Yes No chance View All Results Read/Post a comment
Who made the better choice for their vice presidential running mate? Senator Obama or Senator McCain? Obama McCain View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do the national political conventions influence who you will vote for? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you feel the Prairie Express Transit System is a worthwhile service? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think that Minnesota's AYP testing is a fair way to judge local schools? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Will you be watching the Summer Olympics A Lot A Little Not At All View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should Sen. John McCain choose Gov. Tim Pawlenty as his running mate? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
How important is it that the city administrator live in the city where they work? Very Important Not So Important View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think the county fair needs a big headliner act? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should Jesse "The Body" Ventura run for U.S. Senate? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Will you attend at least one town celebration in Faribault County this year? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should the Blue Earth City Council have raised their salaries? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should John McCain choose Tim Pawlenty as his running mate? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you favor Al Franken or Norm Coleman for U.S. Senate? Franken Coleman View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you feel Barack Obama should pick Hillary Clinton as his running mate? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Did you, or will you, marry your high school sweetheart? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think economic development is of major importance to this area, or not a big concern? Major Concern Minor Concern View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should the county have required an employee to return military leave overpayment? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Are you spending your rebate check, or saving it/paying off debt with it? Spending It Saving /Paying Debt View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you planting a vegetable garden this year? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you favor waiting until 2009 to do a bigger street repair project? Or should some be done now? Wait Do now View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you believe a $40,000 'Safe Schools' levy is needed in the BEA school distric? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Does Blue Earth need stricter building code enforcement? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do you think the Faribault County Register should continue running April Fool's Day Stories? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment	Has the price of gasoline cut down on your amount of driving? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment
Are you happy with the state wide smoking ban in all business establishments? Yes No View All Results Read/Post a comment