St. Louis Park student gives back with FOCUS

Over the summer, Benilde-St. Margaret's Junior Isabella Yacoub began volunteering with FOCUS, a St. Paul nonprofit that helps those struggling financially with basic needs like food, clothing, and other essentials.

St. Paul Police hold Cops & Kids toy drive

Holiday elves made an apparent visit to St. Paul on Tuesday, as St. Paul Police helped host a Cops & Kids toy drive for those in need - far surpassing even their own goals this season. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the details.

GLOW Holiday Festival opens in St. Paul

GLOW Holiday Festival is back at CHS Field in St. Paul. The outdoor, walk-through event will take guests through over a million lights, from tunnels to selfie plaza, enchanted forest a giant snowy slide and the tremendous tree. New this year, they’ve added a zipline. It is an extra cost but takes guests across center field for a birds-eye view of the event. Food and beverage stations are sprinkled throughout the festival grounds, and will be serving up holiday goodies, snacks, hot chocolate, cider, liquor, beer, and wine. GLOW will run through Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. There are a few evenings the event will be closed so check their online schedule before attending.

Art honors legacy of Holocaust survivor

Sandra Brick honors her late husband, Fred Amram, and his legacy after surviving the Holocaust with a new art exhibition at the Minnesota State Capitol. "Lest We Forget" will be on display on the third floor of the Capitol until Feb. 29.

MN Starbucks workers striking on Red Cup Day

Thursday is Red Cup Day at Starbucks locations nationwide, which is one of the busiest customer traffic days of the year for the coffee chain. But customers may notice a change — Starbucks workers nationwide, including in Minnesota, have decided to strike against the coffee chain. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has details.