E-paper highlights: Feb. 2-8, 2023, Echo Journal headlines

Here are highlights of what was published in the Echo Journal e-papers online in the past week. Each e-paper includes pages of bonus news from around the world, including top international, national and sports news.

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• Mourners call for an end to police violence at Tyre Nichols’ funeral.
• Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will take on Trump in 2024 presidential primary.
• Tom Brady says he is retiring for good, and he means it this time.
• “Laverne & Shirley” actress Cindy Williams dies at 75.

• On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting more cold ahead.
• Recipe: Kladdkaka (Scandinavian chocolate sticky cake) is perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any day.
• Wild player Kirill Kaprizov will represent Minnesota at All-Star Weekend.

• Ticketmaster is working to avoid fiasco.
• Biden administration seeks to toughen school nutrition standards.
• International Olympic Committee is on the spot over Russian presence at 2024 Olympics.

• The United States shoots down a suspected Chinese spy balloon.
• Goodbye Iowa: Democrats approve President Biden’s revamped primary calendar.
• See a college basketball roundup.

• Balloon fallout: China moves from contrite to confrontational over balloon.
• Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is “definitely thinking” about a White House run.
• Kirk Cousins leads NFC to Pro Bowl Games win.
• Beyonce breaks Grammys record with 32nd career win.

• Huge earthquake kills thousands in Turkey and Syria.
• President Biden prepares to deliver the State of the Union address.
• Vikings hire Brian Flores as defensive coordinator.

• Find this week’s Echo Journal pages, along with extra home and abroad pages of national, world and sports news.