Former Oklahoma State University wide receiver Justin Blackmon was arrested Saturday in Stillwater The Oklahoma State University Police Department says Blackmon was passed out on the steps of the Edmon Low Library on campus Officers say Blackmon was heavily intoxicated and could not answer their questions before he was arrested Mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being a range of resources is available to help individuals navigate challenges such as anxiety and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox Come donate blood at the Stillwater Community Center on May 3rd from 10 am-3 pm for your chance to win a trip valued up to $2,000 Schedule your appointment and find more details at obi.org The Community Center is owned and managed by the City of Stillwater It was built in the 1930s as the Stillwater Junior High and acquired by the city in 1991 well-equipped rooms featuring the 710-seat Winfrey D The Community Center is home to several arts organizations including Stillwater Community Band, Stillwater Jazz and Stillwater Community Singers and hosts a varied schedule of performing arts By continuing on our website, you consent to our use of cookies. Find more information in our Privacy Policy.  – Oklahoma State hit out four home runs and OSU starter Harrison Bodendorf tossed 8.0 shutout innings to lead the Cowboys to a 12-0 victory over UCF in the series opener on Friday night at O’Brate Stadium 8-11 Big 12) got off to a quick start with a run in the first two in the second and two more in the third to jump out to a 5-0 advantage Preseason All-Big 12 honoree Colin Brueggemann had the big hit in the early innings with a two-run homer in the third inning The Knights (24-21, 6-16 Big 12) looked to respond in the top of fourth by getting two runners aboard with two outs. Lex Boedicker then drove a ball to deep left center but OSU’s Alex Conover managed to get back to make the running catch Oklahoma State added to its lead with three more home runs over the next two innings to make it 9-0 Brock Thompson hit a solo shot in the fourth and a two-run homer in the fifth while Brueggemann also hit out his second round tripper of the game with a solo homer in the fifth After UCF reliever Dakota Stone pitched a scoreless sixth the Cowboys responded with three more runs in the seventh to put the game away OSU southpaw Bodendorf improved to 8-1 on the year after allowing just four hits and no runs while striking out seven over 8.0 innings of work. Reliever Stormy Rhodes then came on and retired the Knights in order in the ninth to seal the shutout. Camden Wicker was tagged with the loss for the Black and Gold to drop to 0-2 on the year Brueggemann and Thompson both homered twice and drove in three runs apiece to lead the way for the Pokes The contest marked UCF’s inaugural game against OSU in Stillwater It also marked the first time on the season that the Black and Gold have been shutout The Knights and Cowboys will continue the series on Saturday at 7 p.m The two will then close the series on Sunday at 2 p.m Both games will air live on ESPN+ and FM 96.9 The Game — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is patrolling Stillwater and surrounding areas this weekend with a focus on stopping impaired drivers is taking place in Stillwater this weekend OHP is reminding drivers that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol puts lives at risk the legal limit is 0.02 Blood Alcohol Concentration meaning any measurable amount of alcohol can result in a DUI "We’re not here to ruin the fun — we’re here to prevent the tragedies we see far too often," OHP said in a Facebook post "Make smart choices and help keep Calf Fry safe for everyone." it's been an even busier and more musical spring than usual in Stillwater But there's always room for another Red Dirt music showcase in Stillwater, the birthplace of the beloved homegrown Oklahoma music scene "It's all been fun this spring. ... The music folk in Stillwater have been working hard, and hopefully the folks that are coming for this reunion will feel the love, too," said Katie Dale, executive director of the Red Dirt Relief Fund For the 14th year, the nonprofit Red Dirt Relief Fund is bringing together 70 Oklahoma songwriters at multiple Stillwater venues for the Bob Childers’ Gypsy Cafe music festival Here's what to know about the 2025 Bob Childers’ Gypsy Cafe: Doors open for the acoustic music showcase at 12:30 p.m and the event will feature music at four Stillwater venues: With the venues for this year's event, festival organizers have created a grid to help attendees plan the best way to see as many sets as possible A free shuttle will run in a loop to the four venues from noon to 7 p.m The fest will end with the 7:35 p.m. all-lineup Family Jam Finale on the main stage outside Eskimo Joe's The festival also will feature 15 Gypsy Cafe newcomers, as well as the winner of the 2025 Jimmy LaFave Songwriting Contest. Tulsa-based singer-songwriter Jared Hard, the 2025 winner, will receive his $1,000 prize and perform alongside Mike Hosty and Kayla Ray at 4:15 p.m we have new voices and a lot of young and up-and-coming folks that we're excited to hear and welcome to the Gypsy Cafe," Dale said Ahead of the Family Jam Finale at 7:35 p.m. on the main stage, the late Don Morris will be honored with the festival's annual Restless Spirit Award was a mainstay in the Tulsa music scene after starting the Science Project band with Tom Skinner and Gene Williams in 2000 playing bass for the Brandon Jenkins Band and the Red Dirt Rangers It has been given every year since to "a musician who has impacted the Oklahoma music community in a spirit akin to Childers" at the festival The Restless Spirit Award will be presented to Morris’ partner by Science Project's Brad James and Red Dirt Rangers John Cooper and Brad Piccolo The Red Dirt Relief Fund was founded in 2012 using the ticket proceeds of the first Gypsy Cafe festival, which was organized in Stillwater in 2011 Since, the nonprofit has granted more than $976,000 in emergency assistance to more than 800 Oklahoma music professionals in all genres and jobs across the state including more than $300,000 to those facing venue closings and gig cancellations during the pandemic "We believe we're going to hit the million-dollar mark this year in emergency financial assistance provided to music professionals in the state "But it's also inspiring to think that the community has embraced this cause in the way it has and has funded and valued the work of the people making music in our state we're glad that we have been able to provide this and also look forward to hopefully continuing to build programs that support music makers in our state." which are good for entry to all festival venues cost $35 in advance or $40 the day of the event Reserved seating add-ons and a limited number of brunch tickets range from $60 to $150 To purchase tickets, go to https://www.reddirtrelieffund.org/gypsycafe Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Sharon Pauline Harklau got her heart’s desire to meet the Lord on May 1 2025 when she passed away peacefully at her home in Stillwater Sharon was born to Glen and Agnes Hoople on February 10 They lived at the Winslow apartments right across the street from Central Lutheran Church When Sharon was a young girl the family moved to their Clinton Avenue home where she enjoyed a happy childhood surrounded by cousins She took piano lessons and later organ lessons and was active in church choir and youth group She graduated from Washburn High School in 1956 Sharon then attended Luther College in Decorah Iowa where she decided to become a Latin teacher She also played the organ for the student congregation A highlight for Sharon was being able to play the organ at Central Lutheran Church from time to time It was at Luther that she met the love of her life Lanny Harklau She graduated in 1960 with a bachelor of arts degree she taught one year of Latin and English at the high school in Anoka MN 1961 she married Lanny and they had a small apartment in Richfield When Lanny was called into active duty for the Air National Guard she took a secretary job at the American Lutheran Church headquarters in Minneapolis They bought their first house in Bloomington MN where they had their three children Beth Then in 1974 the family moved to their home in Stillwater Sharon was a dedicated mother and kept involved in her children’s lives by being a den mother for the Cubs Scouts playing piano with the children’s choir and as an English teacher checking everyone’s homework her faith in Jesus Christ was the center of her daily life and it came through with her sweet and friendly personality Sharon always had time to talk with others and spread her joy and faith Sharon kept her love and talent for music for the rest of her life as she always loved singing and playing hymns on the piano She also encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue music Sharon’s family was always her first thought and priority and she was generous with her care and time towards them and grandmother were the things that meant the most to her and gave her the most joy She is preceded in death by her parents Glen and Agnes Hoople She will be dearly missed by her husband Lanny Harklau; children Beth (Mark) Herzfeld and Jim (Suzan) Harklau; grandchildren Hannah Herzfeld MN followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m please send donations to the American Cancer Society Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Posted in: Amazon Studios, TV | Tagged: Prime Video and Greg Berlanti are adapting writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Ramon Perez's Image Comics comic book Stillwater for a series During a profile of writer/producer Greg Berlanti, Deadline Hollywood dropped some exclusive news that fans of writer Chip Zdarsky and colorist Mike Spicer's Image Comics comic book series Prime Video has picked up the series adaptation stemming from Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros The horror thriller is being adapted by co-writers Berlanti and Carly Wray (HBO's Watchmen) with Skybound Entertainment (The Walking Dead) also producing the comic book series sets its narrative spotlight on unemployed ex-con Daniel West who receives a mysterious letter informing him that a distant relative had passed and he was set to receive a pretty sizeable inheritance he's going to have to head to the small town of Stillwater  – and since the name of the town is the same as the comic book series you can imagine that Stillwater isn't like a lot of other towns the thing is that folks in the town – they don't die And when a town is harboring a secret like that you can only imagine what it would be willing to do to keep that secret a secret were like a huge influence on me when I was younger and because it delved into the ideas of immortality and how it just wasn't as cool as you know like just the idea of exploring the concept of immortality Isn't that cool?" Zdarsky shared during a September 2021 interview about the comic book series noting how Anne Rice's novels influenced their work Skybound Entertainment founders Robert Kirkman and David Alpert and Chip Zdarsky will serve as executive producers and President Leigh London Redman will executive-produce on behalf of Berlanti Productions Executive Jonathan Gabay will also serve as executive producers A 43-year-old man was recovered from Boomer Lake in Stillwater on Tuesday Stillwater Police said William Whittington Police responded to the area of North Husband Street to investigate and asked residents to avoid the area "This case is open and under investigation The preliminary investigation does not indicate foul play is involved," Stillwater Police said Christian Hans is a Digital Content Producer for News 9 He joined News 9 full-time in July of 2022 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma \"This case is open and under investigation The preliminary investigation does not indicate foul play is involved,\" Stillwater Police said "About half of all these songs probably got written while I lived in this town — or at least a whole bunch of them did," Felker said from the vast stage constructed in the east end zone of the Oklahoma State University football stadium "This is a pretty neat town to get to play some music in and get to learn how to play in the bars (I) never thought we'd be able to play to this many folks around here." and it was people enjoying music and having a good time "This is Stillwater: We throw parties; it's what we do But we're really pleased with what was an incredible weekend for Oklahoma State University and for the Stillwater community." It's unlikely they'll be the last concerts at the OSU stadium "I think it's unmistakable to say that the proof of concept worked and so I think from here we'll take time and really evaluate those future opportunities," he said "I think that we're capable of doing most anything ... but I do think that there was an element of lightning in a bottle here. And the reason why I would say that is because of people's affinity for Cross Canadian Ragweed .. and having what really amounted to a reunion event in their hometown." Although data is still coming in related to the event's economic and community impact Lang said the concerts brought in thousands of people who had never been to OSU or Stillwater before "Only about 30% of the people who bought tickets had any connection to Oklahoma State, so it wasn't just OSU fans coming to listen to Cross Canadian Ragweed," Lang said. "These are people from all over that came here, because this is the home, really, of Red Dirt music." said it was gratifying to host one of the biggest events in the history of the homegrown genre and have it go so smoothly it proved Boone Pickens Stadium is not just for football: We can host an extremely successful event and I look forward to a lot more live music events in the future," she said "Our tagline is 'America's friendliest college town.' And I think if you look at all of the comments that are made on social media and the emails that we're receiving from the people working at the stadium to where they went to eat to the front desk clerk at the hotels They just had a really welcoming experience and I think that really does motivate people to want to make the trip back." That Stillwater handled the massive influx of music fans so smoothly is a testament to the six months of meticulous preparations on the part of the entire community "We've been meeting for months about everything from traffic flow to messaging to everything we could come up with. That's why we spent so much time on our landing page to make sure visitors had a place to go to figure (it all) out "We've been encouraging local businesses to let us know and encouraging them to have extended hours have a special that's just unique to the event And we had businesses that have never really engaged in the past all in so it was fun to see a lot more engagement." Although she doesn't yet have numbers on the economic impact generated by "The Boys from Oklahoma" concerts Morrison said "I would expect it's going to be really noticeable." With the massive stage cutting into some of the available seating the shows couldn't accommodate as many attendees as sold-out OSU home football games can "It did have a lot of the same feel as a home football game "There's going to definitely be a jump, because it's not just sales tax, but it's also the visitor tax and the fact that the hotels (were full) and all of those short-term rentals and the restaurants I would expect it would be maybe not exactly what four home football games are but I would say it's going to be comparable." Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce said "The Boys from Oklahoma" stadium shows benefited from nearly perfect spring weather an excellent lineup of beloved bands and the singular attraction of Ragweed's long-awaited reunion He said he expects the tax and economic impact will add to what is already typically a robust spring in Stillwater, with the upcoming Tumbleweed Calf Fry music festival, OSU spring commencement and the state Special Olympics Summer Games "Every indication is that it will be a good tax impact for us as a city Every hotel room and Airbnb in town was fully booked for the event for multiple nights "I spoke to a lot of retailers and restaurateurs in town Joyce said he wouldn't be surprised to see the tax revenue be 25% to 50% higher than normal for an April That's how cities of Oklahoma pay for road repair and pay for police salaries and fire trucks and all kinds of other stuff "I would characterize it as wildly successful And I'm sure we will be talking with the university and with other folks in town about what something on a regular basis could look like or at least a repeat performance of some kind." The Salty Bronc will be rocking this Wednesday with a song swap performance from Emma Long and Reagon Carter Come out at 6:30 for a great show and a great night Local businesses organized benefit concerts Support also arrived from downtown Boston Avery Murray struck out 11 batters for Stillwater baseball as it held on to beat Hoosic Valley 5-4 breaking a 3-3 tie at the top of the final inning for a Wasaren League victory A solo homer was one of Ryan Ingber’s two hits in a 5-1 win over Hoosick Falls Joey Skiff and Will Weber also had two runs and an RBI each in the effort while Calvin Curtis pitched all seven innings to the tune of five strikeouts Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest food and drink articles delivered to your inbox every Thursday Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Sign up today to receive email newsletters of local daily obituaries Get the Register Star and Daily Mail E-edition delivered directly to your inbox Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Join us before the game for the Hot Dog Jog a pre-game race that’s equal parts silly and satisfying Runners must eat a hot dog each lap while wearing a hot dog costume The first to finish earns the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the evening game A chance to win free game tickets and first pitch duties Come hungry and in costume—it’s going to be a doggone good time Date: Saturday, May 3Time: 3:00 PMLocation: Tailgate Circle (north of the Sherman E. Smith Training Facility)Registration: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Glizzygames2 Date: Saturday, May 3Time: 3:00 PMLocation: Tailgate Circle (north of the Sherman E. Smith Training Facility)Registration: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Glizzygames2 a pre-game race that’s equal parts silly and satisfying Stillwater is preparing to host a 4-day concert event at Boone Pickens Stadium on the Oklahoma State University campus “The Boys from Oklahoma” is a series of concerts featuring notable red dirt country music legends who got their starts in Stillwater The most notable is Cross Canadian Ragweed who has not performed together since their breakup in 2010 Crews inside Boone Pickens Stadium are hard at work transforming the stadium into a concert venue “The stage took shape over the weekend and setup really continues,” Gavin Lang OSU Associate Athletic Director of Communications said A stage and floor seating were added to the field allowing the venue to hold 45,000 fans per night for the 4-night event “The event was initially designed to be a Saturday night only concert you for it that a second show was added on Friday The demand continued to be just outrageous and so additional shows Thursday and Sunday were built in,” Lang said bringing the total to more than 180,000 tickets sold for the event And the City of Stillwater is preparing for even more people to flood the town “Boys from Oklahoma” is a reference to a popular song by the band who got their start playing in Stillwater bars and many fans thought they would never reunite OSU officials involved in the planning process for the concert event said the band knew the reunion had to happen in Stillwater but now you get to share it with your kids and it's like a whole new generation,” Lang said The other bands appearing include Turnpike Troubadours All the bands performing have ties to Oklahoma “I love that these musicians are so loyal to the red dirt music in their Stillwater roots,” Morrison said A full schedule of events, parking guidelines, bag policies, and tailgating details can be found here: https://www.visitstillwater.org/the-boys-from-oklahoma/ Cameron Joiner was born and raised in Texas but found her home in the Sooner state after studying Broadcast Journalism at the University of Oklahoma Cameron Joiner joined the News 9 team as a Multimedia Journalist in January of 2023 A full schedule of events, parking guidelines, bag policies, and tailgating details can be found here: https://www.visitstillwater.org/the-boys-from-oklahoma/ OK (KOKH) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal weekend shooting in Stillwater According to the Stillwater Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a report of an assault on Saturday around 8:45 pm near N officers reportedly found a gunshot-wounded male victim inside He was identified as a 43-year-old Jerry Silas Officials said Silas was transported to Stillwater Medical Center and later airlifted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City Silas was pronounced dead due to his injuries the following day Investigators learned that the shooting stemmed from an argument inside the apartment SPD detectives identified 47-year-old Damon Eugene Thomas Sr a warrant was issued for Thomas on the charge of first-degree manslaughter after a former felony conviction Thomas was found and arrested in Oklahoma City He was taken to the SPD jail and will be transferred to the Payne County jail For more local news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here. The Boys From Oklahoma concert series wrapped up night one in Stillwater on Thursday Fans came out in full force to see performances from Red Dirt pioneers The Turnpike Troubadours and Cross Canadian Ragweed Carrico joined the News On 6 team in 2021 but has worked in Tulsa news since 2016 he covered the 2018 Oklahoma teacher walkout a PGA Championship & a LIV Golf Tournament and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox As the excitement and crowd numbers heightened for “The Boys from Oklahoma” concerts at Oklahoma State University, Visit Stillwater President and CEO Cristy Morrison looked to the heavens for answers “We contacted Texas cities along the full eclipse and asked them what they wish they had done that they didn't do And the main thing was the ATM machines and the petroleum Don't forget to have your petroleum companies refill — a lot.'” After six months of preparations, what’s believed to be the biggest concert event in state history gets underway Thursday at Boone Pickens Stadium “You're talking about the kind of response that would be normally reserved for only a Garth Brooks or a Taylor Swift … There's going to be a lot of people coming in from out of state and from all over the place.” But the daunting task of hosting crowds of that size for four straight days has kept business owners, law enforcement and community leaders busily preparing for months "It's a homecoming and a game day four days in a row. Stillwater's never seen anything like it," said Vernon Wilson, owner of Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q in Stillwater. "There's going to be a ton of people without tickets coming to town We've just never had 43,000 (people come to a) ticketed event four days in a row," Morrison said When the members of Ragweed announced in October that they were reuniting for a show in the college town where they came of age the demand for tickets was "mind-boggling,” Lang said with 230,000 people registering for presale tickets With about 183,000 tickets snapped up in five and a half hours all four OSU dates sold out over two presales last fall — with 90,000 people still left in the queue who never got the chance to buy or if they did get tickets but they only have tickets for one of the four shows the energy level is going to be so amazing in Stillwater people will want to stick around — and then you go and see what these other shows are about as well,” Lang said “This is really going to be one of the most special things to ever come through.” With its status as the birthplace of Red Dirt music and as a full-fledged college town, Stillwater boasts an array of bars, pubs and venues that host live music on any given week all-ages live acoustic music showcase Thursday-Sunday outside with a full bar "We've got a neat history with this lineup. ... Each one of these lead singers played here acoustically before they even had bands," said Eskimo Joe’s General Manager Tim Holland "Music is a big part of the fabric of this place and part of our legacy." and I'm excited for all the fans to get to see them — for all the people that never thought they'd see them again and then the kids who have maybe grown up listening to their music and never thought they'd have a chance to see them live At The Salty Bronc Saloon, the live music lineup Thursday-Sunday includes Dylan Stewart "We'll have music throughout the day. ... We're going to have to have extra staff. We're shutting our parking lot down during 'Boys from Oklahoma,' and we'll have two full-service bars outside, and then, of course, our big one on the inside," said Salty Bronc co-owner Melissa Hunter Participating in Stillwater Strong as well as organizing his own benefit, Stillwater Rising, which raised $40,000 for fire relief, helped Wilson and his crew at Bad Brad's get ready for this week's shows The restaurant will even be open on Sunday It was actully a really nice testing of the waters of how that's going to be because we don't normally run a buffet like that But we will have to (this) weekend to get everybody fed," Wilson said "We're bringing in a 2,400-square-foot tent and 200 extra tables and chairs for 200 people While live music plays outside, Eskimo Joe’s is going to its game-day menu with open seating inside during "The Boys from Oklahoma" concerts “We’ve been thinking about groceries and beer and ice and restrooms and all the things and the impact of something like this over four days We've just never had to think in this type of scale and how we're going to keep up,” Holland said “We definitely don't have anything to compare it to where it’s more than one day is going back to its old 24-hour schedule during the four-day Red Dirt extravaganza That’s why she and her staff were looking to Texas towns that saw as many as 140,000 people pour in last year for the total solar eclipse “We're making sure that we learn from other people's mistakes and we try to head them off and make sure that doesn't happen here,” she said and we're really excited to be able to spotlight the community." said he’s not sure if the school or city will ever see an event quite like this one again … It's going to be one of those things that people talk about for decades and for the rest of their lives,” he said Website by Ashen Rayne A man from Stillwater has been arrested after a fatal shooting on Saturday The Stillwater police Department says officers responded to a shooting at around 8:45 p.m near North Boomer Road and West Lakeview Road officers said they found 43-year-old Jerry Silas with an apparent gunshot wound Silas was airlifted to a hospital in Oklahoma City but later died on Sunday Investigators say Silas and 47-year-old Damon Eugene Thomas Sr were arguing in an apartment when Thomas shot Silas Thomas was later arrested on a manslaughter complaint Click HERE to make a monetary donation City of  Stillwater Press Release - Update: Stillwater Wildfires – Assessment of Aftermath and Stillwater Strong Relief Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief has teams ready to assist families affected by the recent fires with chainsaw and ash cleanup They'll be at Countryside Church (2124 S Western Rd March 17-21 answering questions and receiving requests for assistance visit okdisasterhelp.org/request-assistance Convoy of Hope will be distributing relief and clean-up supplies at Life.Church Stillwater (1917 N Country Club Rd.)  during the following times: This is available for anyone that was affected by the fires If you are hosting a benefit to support the Stillwater Community please email Nicole Horn at Nicole@VisitStillwater.org.  Postal Pack and Ship has boxes available for anyone who has been devastated by the fires.  Click HERE to pre-order Wyatt Flores Merch 100% of the proceeds from the OSU shirts will be donated to United Way of Payne County and community support as we come together to help those who lost their homes in the fires All proceeds will go directly to support our Stillwater neighbors in need Nicknamed “The Land of 10,000 Lakes,” Minnesota easily ranks as one of the Midwest’s top states for outdoor recreation But what many travelers overlook is the abundance of attractions found in the downtown districts of the state’s small towns and 19th-century Victorian bed and breakfasts are just a few of the highlights waiting in these active town centers Many of them also feature scenic lakes and rivers making it easy to spend an afternoon at a waterfront park or paddling a centrally located lake have some of the most inviting downtown areas to explore this year Winona is a lively waterfront town that sits along the banks of the Mississippi River Travelers wanting to enjoy some live music have several options around town hosts plenty of live performances throughout the year For a handcrafted cocktail and band performance Make sure to check out some of Winona’s museums while in town as well Visitors can learn about Winona’s Polish immigrant heritage at the Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum exhibits contemporary and historical pieces that revolve around water Stillwater is perhaps best known for the Stillwater Lift Bridge—a historic steel structure built in 1931 it was converted into a bridge exclusively for pedestrian and bike traffic so make sure to walk or cycle across it to experience it up close There are also several ways to get out on the river Those looking for a romantic evening can reserve a trip with Gondola Romantica grab a bite at one of the centrally located restaurants such as LoLo American Kitchen and Craft Bar which specializes in gourmet American street food and handcrafted cocktails Travelers can then unwind for the evening at the Aurora Staples Inn set in a 1892 Victorian home with thoughtfully decorated rooms The lakeside town of Excelsior offers just as much to do downtown as it does in the surrounding outdoor areas The Excelsior Commons is a wonderful place to spend a sunny afternoon covering 13 acres and located right along the shore visitors should attend some of the Summer Concert Series that take place in the park and seltzer proceeds go directly to local charities the Excelsior Chamber of Commerce hosts the Apple Days festival in town Those who enjoy a cold beer at the end of the day can stop by the Excelsior Brewing Company taproom downtown which has a rotating beer menu and hosts periodic live music events visitors will find a variety of public art installations and museums visitors can snap a photo with the Red Wing Welcome Mural painted by a community of volunteers in 2007 and restored in 2020 travelers can also embark on a sculpture walk appreciating sculptures like Pati Stajcar’s Balance of Power and Jeff Barber’s Ever Upward There are at least six museums to explore around town as well The Red Wing Shoe Museum is certainly a memorable one Those interested in history can spend a morning at the Goodhue County History Center featuring various long-term exhibits that explore the area’s past With a rich history of German immigration, New Ulm offers plenty of Bavarian heritage to explore throughout the town. One of the town’s most renowned annual festivals is Bavarian Blast, taking place each July and featuring a Polka Hall the Brown County Historical Society has an array of artifact collections and historical exhibits walk through the gardens or sit by the fountain of German Park The country’s second-oldest family-owned brewery is also in New Ulm: August Schell Brewing Co. which visitors can explore on a guided tour of the facilities Grand Rapids has several lakes right in the city center making it a scenic place to spend the weekend Those looking to enjoy the lakes or the stretch of the Mississippi River that runs through town can rent kayaks You can also spend a warm day at one of the town’s lakefront beaches located along Forest Lake on NW 10th Avenue unwind with a drink and some live music at Rapids Brewing Company To immerse yourself in Grand Rapids’ history you can also spend the night at The Historic Gilbert Mansion a bed and breakfast that offers an elegant Fergus Falls has an active community of residents that keeps the town exciting throughout the year visitors can catch a performance at Fergus Falls’ “A Center For the Arts” with upcoming performances including a Silent Film & Theatre Organ Concert and Civic Orchestra Spring Concert visitors can explore Phelps Mill County Park home to a historic mill and areas for fishing Those craving a fresh meal can grab lunch at The Fabled Farmer on West Lincoln Avenue While many travelers often associate downtown excitement with larger cities these seven towns prove that a lively district depends more on community involvement than size and year-round theaters keep these small town communities active regardless of the season experience this small town spirit for yourself this year by planning a visit to these charming downtown strips photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Stillwater is expected to see some of the biggest crowds ever for a music festival this weekend Cross Canadian Ragweed and the Turnpike Troubadours are just some of the headliners performing at Boone Pickens Stadium The shows will raise NIL money for Oklahoma State 45,000 people plan to pack the stadium each of the four nights It’s a show that many coming to Stillwater are eager to see Businesses around town are preparing for crowds of their own There’s no crowd inside Boone Pickens Stadium for the mic checks but this stadium will be packed for the real thing there’s plenty of preparation happening too “That’ll be stocked all the way to the top,” said the manager of the Dirty Rooster The Dirty Rooster is the newest bar on The Strip near campus This week is already bringing back old memories for Jackson Great Divide—it was before the Troubadours were even together—playing in all the local bars here on The Strip,” he said Jackson says the last two weeks have been centered around getting ready to serve the massive crowds “You think of a homecoming game when there’s 200,000 people here and you plan on that for five nights in a row,” he said Cristy Morrison with Visit Stillwater knows the legacy of these artists and how red dirt music is ingrained in the town’s identity She thinks this event will be the biggest she’s seen in her 30 years on the job 25 different states of people coming in,” she said “Folks that went to college here that want to come back they’re having their own little mini reunions.” Morrison has sent a heads-up to businesses around town telling them to stock up on extra inventory She says it will be hard to find a hotel room within a 60-mile radius of campus because of the large crowds The first night kicks off inside Boone Pickens Stadium on Thursday Information on the concert, parking ➡️ The Boys from Oklahoma sold-out shows: What to know A native Oklahoman and Emmy-award-winning reporter Day grew up in Owasso and graduated from the University of Oklahoma Information on the concert, parking ➡️ The Boys from Oklahoma sold-out shows: What to know Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox! PREVIEW: Houston Travels to Stillwater4/17/2025 1:23:00 PM | Baseball Cougars make first trip to Stillwater since 2012 PS Spring Social: Local Pub Crawl!Join us for a night of networking and giving back on April 25th from 5:30–9:00 as we make our way through some of Stillwater's best spots Don't miss this chance to connect, unwind, and support a great cause—bring a friend (or two!) and register now! Get your tickets HERE! Don't miss this chance to connect, unwind, and support a great cause—bring a friend (or two!) and register now! Get your tickets HERE! and giving back on April 25th from 5:30–9:00 as we make our way through some of Stillwater's best spots As the point of origin for Red Dirt music as well as a full-fledged college town, Stillwater boasts numerous bars, pubs and venues that regularly showcase local and touring musicians "There's live music every week in Stillwater ... in multiple locations," said Visit Stillwater President and CEO Cristy Morrison. "But I think a lot of other artists wanted to be part of the fun. So, I think we're going to see an uptick in live music ... extending through 'The Boys from Oklahoma' concerts." “The energy level is going to be so amazing in Stillwater people will want to stick around — and then you go and see what these other shows are about as well." Here are some of the live music lineups for this week in Stillwater: Tickets: https://www.calffry.com/tumbleweed The Purple Room VIP Stage (For Family Reserve VIP ticketholders) The Purple Room VIP Stage(For Family Reserve VIP ticketholders) Tickets: https://www.flatlandtickets.com Information: https://www.facebook.com/saltybronc Side Stage SessionsWhere: Coney Island Stillwater Information: https://www.facebook.com/ConeyStillwater Information: https://www.facebook.com/BAD.BRADS.BBQ.STW Stillwater Wine & Craft festival will be held May 10th The Payne County Expo Center is home to many of Stillwater's annual events such as craft shows Whether you are looking for the perfect place to hold a wedding the Payne County Expo Center is the largest and most versatile venue in the Stillwater area the Payne County Expo Center has thirty RV hookups with water and electricity In this free workshop best suited for teens in grades 5-12 attendees will learn how to draw their own comic book characters Stillwater Public Library welcomes teens to “Teen Comic Book Workshop” on Saturday Teen artists will learn drawing tips and tricks and play fun comic book-themed drawing games teens that attend will receive one free comic book courtesy of Legendary Comics Registration is required to attend as there are limited comic books and spaces available This program will take place at Prairie Arts Center The Prairie Arts Center provides high quality cultural experiences that can be enjoyed by people of all ages Not only do they offer art classes and workshops teaching a wide variety of subjects and skills selling hand-crafted items made by artists in the Stillwater community Learn more about Oklahoma State University Affiliated Art Organizations here. The Stillwater Public Library aims to impact lives in the Stillwater community and be the resource citizens and visitors turn to for information Stillwater Public Library welcomes teens to “Teen Comic Book Workshop” on Lawyers from the Payne County Bar Association will be at the Stillwater Community Center on Wednesday They will answer questions on a first-come first-served basis and can assist with questions on estates They cannot answer questions about ongoing cases \"The Stillwater Community Center is excited to be a participant in the Downtown Stillwater Cultural District home to many of the city’s cultural assets Our hope it to make the arts more prominent and unified in Stillwater \"I see the Stillwater Public Library as an integral member of the Downtown Cultural District serving our community’s diverse cultural and informational needs and providing a gathering place that is welcome to all.\" and the itch to explore someplace new is bound to happen Cloud is within driving distance to several destinations The city is located on the Mississippi River at the Minnesota-Wisconsin border or about an hour and 20 minute trip from the Granite City Cloud Times checked out the city to tell readers what's going on Visitors can walk on the Stillwater Lift Bridge to Houlton, Wisconsin. It was constructed in 1931, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation Only six vertical-lift highway bridges were built in Minnesota and Wisconsin before World War II with work done to restore deteriorated concrete Antique storesThere are several antique stores in downtown Stillwater just a short walk away from the lift bridge Some antique stores include the Midtown Antique Mall American Gothic Antiques and Staples Mill Antiques jewelry and more can be found at these stores which are within walking distance from each other Curious about art but want to stay outside including several in the downtown area near other destinations which are often found in alleyways around downtown depicting everything from flowers to business advertisements Check out the Union Art Alley for an easy find to start your mural hunt There are plenty of places to get a sweet treat in downtown Stillwater Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop sells a variety of candies from gummies to chocolates The candy store also sells a variety of sodas These soda offerings expand beyond the traditional Coke and Pepsi products Shoppers can buy soda's with flavor titles like ketchup traditional candy isn't the only thing you can get in downtown Stillwater Visitors can find fudge and other chocolate goods down the street at Tremblays Sweet Shop Grab a coffeeMon Petit Cheri has a wide variety of food options to check out Customers can grab breakfast items like brioche French toast citrus ricotta pancakes and an egg sandwich Lunch options range in cost from $13 to $15 Children can reap the benefits of the children's menu with a PB&J sandwich There's lots of options for other eateries and nightlife in Stillwater Visitors can check out the dozen or so restaurants and breweries that feature fun names The sold-out "Boys from Oklahoma" concert is underway in Stillwater Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to visit Boone Pickens Stadium across the four-day event The concert series was originally planned for two days and the Friday through Sunday shows will start at 5 p.m News 9's Elizabeth Fitz is in Stillwater to capture the excitement leading up to the event Cross Canadian Ragweed and the Turnpike Troubadours will co-headline the event RELATED: Cross Canadian Ragweed given surprise Oklahoma Hall of Fame honor during Cain's Ballroom concert Many fans are excited to hear Cross Canadian Ragweed who is playing for the first time since they got back together "I'm super excited cause there's not a lot of bands out there that are red dirt anymore I think that's why the turnout is how it is," said one fan For information about parking, weather conditions and what not to bring to the concerts, click here Destini Pittman is a digital content producer at News 9 She joined the team in June 2024 after graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Professional Media Elizabeth graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's degree in News Reporting and Editing Elizabeth joined the News 9 team in October 2024 The sold-out \"Boys from Oklahoma\" concert is underway in Stillwater RELATED: Cross Canadian Ragweed given surprise Oklahoma Hall of Fame honor during Cain's Ballroom concert \"I'm super excited cause there's not a lot of bands out there that are red dirt anymore I think that's why the turnout is how it is,\" said one fan For information about parking, weather conditions and what not to bring to the concerts, click here Some concertgoers say they've been charged way more than what they actually spent (KOKH) — Check your bank account or credit card records if you paid for concessions last weekend at the "Boys from Oklahoma" show in Stillwater Lots of people are complaining about this online She says she was charged $427 when all she ordered were a couple of drinks "It was a pretty historical weekend for Oklahoma music there at Boone Pickens stadium so it's frustrating," Clark said she was overcharged while buying concessions "What was explained to me from my financial institute is it looks like possibly someone did a custom gratuity option and tipped themselves unauthorized." Her first order at the show: one shot of liquor and a bottle of water Fox 25 reached out to Oklahoma State University about the issue They told us 200,000 purchases happened during the three-day concert OSU says they've only received two complaints so far "That's kind of mind-boggling," Clark said "I'm in all three [Facebook] groups and there are dozens of people in there that are saying this happened to them." Some people say they've been charged between $1,700 and $1,800 "People who traveled here from out of state that this happened to that would probably be a bigger inconvenience to them as well." "Even though it looks like this has happened to dozens of other people I don't want it to keep anybody from attending anything like this at the location in the future." the University says they can contact OSU Concession Services For more local news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter by clicking here. along with Stillwater Emergency Management is releasing updated data following the recent wildfires that swept through the city last week They say approximately 200 homes were affected and 74 campers were burned at Lake Carl Blackwell While the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Small Business Administration are assessing the damage early reports from city and county officials suggest that over 100 families have either lost their homes or require assistance Mayor Will Joyce said the city is confident in these figures and does not anticipate any further increases a lot of the folks that are impacted here are families because we're trying to sort of fit a bunch of pieces of the puzzle together," said Joyce 96 - Homes were totally destroyed in the Stillwater area 110-115 - Families affected in Stillwater alone Nearly 200 - Families impacted county-wide 74 - Campers burned at Lake Carl Blackwell 5 - Neighborhoods in Stillwater hit hardest Red Dirt Rangers to Headline Benefit Concert for Stillwater Fire Victims, First Responders Hope in a bagpiper’s melody amid the ashes of the Stillwater wildfire 'We still have a job to do': Stillwater Fire Chief says his crews remain focused Wildfires Devastate Stillwater: Key Relief Efforts and Resources You Should Know ‘I Never Saw That Coming’: Stillwater residents return to wildfire devastation David Prock is a digital content producer for Griffin Media and is a regular contributor to both News9.com and NewsOn6.com because we're trying to sort of fit a bunch of pieces of the puzzle together,\" said Joyce Red Dirt Rangers to Headline Benefit Concert for Stillwater Fire Victims, First Responders Hope in a bagpiper’s melody amid the ashes of the Stillwater wildfire 'We still have a job to do': Stillwater Fire Chief says his crews remain focused Wildfires Devastate Stillwater: Key Relief Efforts and Resources You Should Know ‘I Never Saw That Coming’: Stillwater residents return to wildfire devastation Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE:SBSW - Get Free Report) has been assigned an average recommendation of "Hold" from the six analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has given a buy recommendation to the company The average 12-month target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $5.05 Royal Bank of Canada upgraded shares of Sibanye Stillwater from a "sector perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and upped their target price for the company from $4.70 to $5.30 in a research note on Tuesday Read Our Latest Stock Report on Sibanye Stillwater Shares of NYSE:SBSW traded up $0.09 during trading on Tuesday The stock had a trading volume of 7,558,776 shares compared to its average volume of 7,170,475 Sibanye Stillwater has a fifty-two week low of $3.05 and a fifty-two week high of $5.91 The business has a fifty day moving average price of $4.16 and a 200-day moving average price of $4.03 a current ratio of 2.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71 The stock has a market cap of $3.26 billion Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC lifted its holdings in Sibanye Stillwater by 5.9% during the 1st quarter Comprehensive Money Management Services LLC now owns 40,301 shares of the company's stock valued at $185,000 after purchasing an additional 2,250 shares during the last quarter ADV increased its holdings in shares of Sibanye Stillwater by 35.8% in the first quarter ADV now owns 9,100 shares of the company's stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 2,400 shares in the last quarter Aire Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Sibanye Stillwater by 5.3% in the 4th quarter Aire Advisors LLC now owns 61,060 shares of the company's stock valued at $201,000 after acquiring an additional 3,060 shares in the last quarter Rhumbline Advisers grew its stake in shares of Sibanye Stillwater by 32.3% in the fourth quarter Rhumbline Advisers now owns 12,790 shares of the company's stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 3,120 shares in the last quarter lifted its stake in shares of Sibanye Stillwater by 16.9% during the 4th quarter now owns 29,974 shares of the company's stock worth $99,000 after buying an additional 4,344 shares during the last quarter Institutional investors and hedge funds own 34.93% of the company's stock MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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