Newscasts KNBA News: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 KNBA | By Jill Fratis Published January 21, 2026 at 9:28 AM AKST Facebook LinkedIn Email Listen • 5:33 Facebook The US Department of War ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment in Minnesota. The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota.