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Opinion

Almanac for Feb. 6, 2026

Local columns

Today is Friday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2026. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1952, Britain's King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; he was succeeded as monarch by his 25-year-old eldest daughter, who became Queen Elizabeth II. Also ...

Women’s heart health focus of Wear Red Day

Editorial

The American Heart Association is calling on the public to participate in National Wear Red Day by donning red Friday in support of the Go Red for Women movement that focuses women’s heart health and awareness. The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign highlights some of the ...

When ‘sanctuary’ becomes obstruction of the law

Letters to the Editor

The virulent actions in Minnesota render the traditional concept of “sanctuary” meaningless. Originally, sanctuary was for protection of vulnerable persons or populations from mob violence or unlawful pursuit. It involved religious institutions, such as churches. Sanctuary outside places of ...

Don’t abuse the word ‘protest’

Local columns

Alex Pretti wasn't killed while "protesting." This is a common description of what he was doing on a Minneapolis street the fateful morning when a confrontation with federal immigration agents ended in his tragic shooting. But if Pretti had been a mere protester, he'd very likely be alive ...

Washington Post cuts staff by a third, ends sports section

Local columns

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge that represented a brutal blow to journalism and one of its most legendary brands. The Post's executive editor, Matt Murray, ...