For those of you home today for the holiday, remember that yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended “The War to End All Wars,” except that it didn’t. The American public does seem to have a collective hole in its consciousness surrounding the First World War, so take a little time to read one of the many articles out there — or even better, a book.
- A Minnesota legend announced his retirement as Joe Mauer hangs it up after 15 seasons. He cited the fear of additional concussions as one reason to go out now.