Schools closed, roads dicey as winter storm blasts Minnesota

While the reopening of the government is welcome news for many federal workers, some express trepidation that they'll face the same predicament after Feb. 15.

President Trump said the odds congressional negotiators will craft a deal to end his border wall standoff with Congress are "less than 50-50."

Plans call for TCF to merge into Chemical Financial, and the combined holding company and bank will operate under the TCF name and brand. The company will have more than 500 branches in nine states, including "significant operation centers" in Minneapolis and Chicago.

Minnesota's Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker must confront achievement gaps that have vexed state leaders for decades. Those who know the former classroom teacher and union head say she's up for the fight.

The cost of a stamp is up 10 percent as the U.S. Postal Service tries to offset billions of dollars in losses. Some packages will cost more to send too.