Many stage productions, musical events, concerts, speakers and public gatherings have been held at the R. Wesley Carlson Auditorium at Humboldt High School but after 40 years with some minor improvements, some major updating is needed, Humboldt School Superintendent Jim Murray said. He said the school will try to fundraise for the estimated $670,000 needed for the project. Humboldt Independent file photo by Kent Thompson.

Jordan Paeper of Humboldt walks her dog on 6th Street North. Because of the number of residents with pets and a desire to have an open area park where dogs can run and play off-leash, a group of citizens interested in a dog park in the city came before the Humboldt City Council on Monday. Humboldt Independent file photo by Phil Monson.