Army puts soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment

By: KONSTANTIN TOROPIN

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense ...

January 19, 2026

Bernice King sees MLK Day as a 'saving grace' in today's political climate

By: KATE BRUMBACK

ATLANTA (AP) — Against a backdrop of political division and upheaval, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter said the holiday honoring her father's legacy comes as "somewhat of a saving grace" this year. "I say that because it inserts ...

January 19, 2026

City council meetings scheduled

By: Daily News staff

Iron Mountain City Council will meet at 6 p.m. today at Iron Mountain City Hall. The agenda includes an audit presentation. For more, go to https://www.cityofironmountain.com/. Florence Town Board will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Florence ...

January 19, 2026

Patriots, Seahawks favored to reach Super Bowl

By: ROB MAADDI

NFL Championship Sunday is set: Rams vs. Seahawks and Patriots vs. Broncos. It's an NFC West showdown between Los Angeles (14-5) and Seattle (15-3) and the AFC matchup is a rematch from 10 years ago when Tom Brady lost to Peyton Manning. ...

January 19, 2026

Rams beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

By: ANDREW SELIGMAN

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 on Sunday night to advance to the NFC championship game. Harrison Mevis kicked a ...

January 18, 2026

Packers and LaFleur agree to contract extension

Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Packers' coach, a week after Green Bay's season ended with a wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person ...

January 18, 2026