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Poll: What do you think of electronic cigarettes?

# of votes   % of votes
They're just devices that enable smokers by furthering their nicotine addiction. 164 13% 13%  
They're a healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes. 333 27% 27%  
They're an invaluable tool that helps smokers give up nicotine altogether. 153 12% 12%  
"Cigarettes" of any kind are bad. 241 19% 19%  
I don't care. 356 29% 29%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 28, 2012, 05:40 AM

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Poll: What was the Oscars' biggest disappointment?

# of votes   % of votes
Billy Crystal’s performance 667 18% 18%  
George Clooney losing to Jean Dujardin 744 20% 20%  
“Harry Potter” shut out again 613 16% 16%  
No performance of Muppet song 730 19% 19%  
Viola Davis losing to Meryl Streep 1023 27% 27%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 27, 2012, 05:34 AM

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Poll: Should the U extend Tubby Smith's contract beyond 2013-14?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes, he's the right coach for the Gophers 691 18% 18%  
Wait, give him the final 2 seasons and then decide 1844 48% 48%  
No, the U should buy out the rest of his contract 1305 34% 34%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 24, 2012, 06:35 AM

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Poll: Storm patterns show a possibility of shovelable snow Sunday night and next Tuesday. Your reaction?

# of votes   % of votes
Bring it on. I have missed the fun in the snow. 565 28% 28%  
No problem. I can gut it out with spring just around the corner. 674 33% 33%  
Darn. I was hoping we'd skate through this winter without any major snowstorms. 803 39% 39%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 23, 2012, 06:30 AM

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Poll: What do you think of the PlayStation Vita, coming today?

# of votes   % of votes
I can't wait to get it! 88 10% 10%  
I'm intrigued, but the $250 price is too high. 218 26% 26%  
I'll stick with my smartphone or tablet for mobile gaming. 388 46% 46%  
Dude, you totally gave short shrift to the Nintendo 3DS. 154 18% 18%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 22, 2012, 08:03 AM

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In a recent story, we asked readers to name those ice chunks that formed in cars’ wheel wells. Suggestions flowed in like, well, melting ice chunks. What’s your favorite?

# of votes   % of votes
Boogers 382 13% 13%  
Carnacles 775 26% 26%  
Fenderbergs 825 27% 27%  
Freeze curds 548 18% 18%  
Healbusters/toebreakers 185 6% 6%  
Road owls 133 4% 4%  
Snirts 162 5% 5%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 21, 2012, 05:56 AM

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Does the Presidents' Day holiday have any meaning and should it continue?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes 572 29% 29%  
No 1182 59% 59%  
I'm too busy relaxing to have an opinion 236 12% 12%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 20, 2012, 09:26 AM

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Poll: Where will the Twins finish this season?

# of votes   % of votes
1st 706 12% 12%  
2nd 688 12% 12%  
3rd 1320 23% 23%  
4th 1440 25% 25%  
5th 1545 27% 27%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 19, 2012, 07:19 AM

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Poll: Should the Twins bring in the fences at Target Field?

# of votes   % of votes
Yes 1877 40% 40%  
No 2844 60% 60%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 17, 2012, 05:49 AM

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Poll: What grade would you give progress in past 12 months in state of our state?

# of votes   % of votes
A 154 6% 6%  
B 530 19% 19%  
C 807 29% 29%  
F 1280 46% 46%  
Total Votes 68    

Editor's note: Instant polls are intended as entertainment. They are not considered to be true measurements of public opinion.

  • Updated: February 16, 2012, 05:44 AM

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