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Allie Wirtz, Emily Lane, Nolan Vitzthum, Brittany Allen and Caitlyn Holm show off one of the offices where sessions are held. Comfortable seating and lighting create a comfortable space to talk. A sound-masking machine in the hall keeps conversations private in the rooms.

At 'The Heart of Play' in Humboldt

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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By APRIL KELLEY As acceptance of mental health issues and the treatment for them slowly increases, the need for therapists increases as well. Nolan Vitzthum, a Licensed Independent Social Worker who is a Registered Play Therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist, could see that need in her... + continue reading

Taft Park curfew tops Humboldt council meeting

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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By PHIL MONSON On Oct. 1, Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen read a proclamation stating no one under the age of 16 not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian is not allowed at Taft Park. The emergency curfew is in place until Nov. 1. Any questions regarding the declaration should be directed to... + continue reading

Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen (center) issued a declaration in front of City Hall on Friday, Oct. 2, stating all persons under the age of 16 at Taft Park must be accompanied by a parent or a legal adult. The declaration is good until Nov. 1. Pictured with Jensen, from left: officer Nick Nolting, city councilman John Sleiter and Humboldt Police Chief Jacob Miller. Independent photo by Phil Monson.

City issues emergency Taft Park curfew

Friday, October 2, 2026
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In an emergency declaration issued by Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, the city has declared all persons at Taft Park in Humboldt under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Mayor Jensen's statement: "Due to recent events occurring at Taft Park... + continue reading

Kelsey Olson shows off her design for the old Shell gas station in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Paint by Kelsey brings joy to Humboldt Downtown

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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By KYLIE PORTZ It started with a Facebook post. The Loot Loft, a local furniture shop, was looking for someone to paint their storefront window. With the help of a friend, the post made it to local artist Kelsey Olson's timeline. Olson, who had never painted a window before, was up for the... + continue reading

The historic Humota Theater, located across from Humboldt Newspapers at 515 Sumner Avenue, is seeking donations to make much needed repairs to the roof. Independent photo.
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Damage can be seen in this image of the auditorium of the Humota Theater. Submitted photo.
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The leaky roof, pictured here, at Humota Theater has caused the auditorium to close on rainy days. The theater is currently raising funds to repair the roof and water damage so that it may remain open for years to come. Submitted photo.

Humota ‘Raises The Roof’ to save local historic theater

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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By KYLIE PORTZ Nestled in the heart of Downtown Humboldt, sits the historic Humota Theater. A fixture of the town since 1928, the theater has served hundreds of cinephiles — a term used to describe movie fanatics — and families quality movies each year. In 2018, the theater was threatened when... + continue reading

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