Fishing for Free June 3-4

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North Dakota residents who want to give fishing a try can fish for free June 3-4.

That is the state’s free fishing weekend, when all residents 16 and older can fish any North Dakota water without a license. Residents 15 and younger do not need a fishing license at any time of year.

The weekend provides a great opportunity to try fishing for the first time or take someone new.

Information on regulations, where to fish and what equipment is needed is available on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov.

Public Invited to “Life on the Homestead” at Welk Homestead State Historic Site

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bob McCay, an amateur blacksmith from Bismarck, will share his knowledge of the craft.

12:15 p.m. Mary Tschosik from Model Bakery in Linton will talk about her 48 years of experience in the business.

1:15 p.m. Tom Isern, NDSU history professor, will present "Ballads of the Great Plains," a program of prairie folk songs selected especially for performance and discussion at the event.

2:15 p.m. Allan Burke, a journalist who has written many articles related to the history of Emmons County and its people, will present “An Aerial View of Emmons County.”

3:15 p.m. Rob Hanna, historic sites manager with the State Historical Society of North Dakota, will lead “Reminiscing About German-Russian Country.” The audience will share memories of Emmons County, Strasburg, and beyond.

4:15 p.m. The annual Accordion Jam will feature local amateur musicians sharing their music.

5:15 p.m. Musician Victor Schwan, who played accordion with Myron Floren of “The Lawrence Welk Show,” will perform.

The Welk Homestead, located at 845 88th St. SE, Strasburg, is a state historic site managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Summer hours are May 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sept. 3. For more information, contact Brian Grove at 701.336.7777. For information on upcoming programs visit history. nd.gov/events