Commentary: Humor helps

Petersburg's sense of humor is coming through during these trying times.

Bearing witness to this is the above photo showing the likeness of Bojer Wikan, wearing his protective mask as his statue towers above the memorial park next to the Sons of Norway Hall.

Or the hardware clerk's reply when asked if the plastic sneeze guards at the checkout counter made her feel more protected. The reply: "Only until Darby (Mattingly) shows up." Darby stands 80-inches tall and the barrier tops out at his chin.

The school's meal program is a hit with both parents and kids. It provides one more break in the da...