Put down the bratwurst. The Legislature says you’re supposed to be fasting.

By: Dana Hess

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 19, 2026

Words: 809

Last Updated: 12 hours, 50 minutes ago

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Just when you thought it was time to fire up the grill, along comes Senate Concurrent Resolution 604. If you don’t remember, the resolution, approved by both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature, admonishes citizens to use July to “seek the Lord Most High.”

According to the resolution, South Dakotans are advised to use this July and every July as a month of fasting and prayer “depriving ourselves of those temporary physical comforts so …

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