Good morning, Grand Forks.

Starbucks is closing its Grand Forks store on South Washington Street as part of a nationwide round of about 250 closures targeting underperforming locations; affected workers will be offered transfers or severance as closures begin later this week.

Voters will decide on free school meals for all public-school students from kindergarten through 12th grade this November (Measure 2) during ballot voting.

If approved, the proposal will use Legacy Fund earnings to pay for free breakfast and lunch, potentially saving families $1,000 per student annually.

The Senate passed the John A.

Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act on Thursday to help pilots and air traffic controllers receive mental health support without lengthy delays. The bipartisan measure now moves to the House and builds on state initiatives, including UND’s new aerospace medicine center.

Friday night high school football games delivered a mix of shutouts and a one-point finish as Kindred won 50-0, Horace beat Fargo North 50-0, West Fargo edged Shanley 48-47, and Davies dominated Sheyenne 34-14 on the field.

UND Football begins conference play today against Indiana State at 12 p.m. after the Fighting Hawks fell 34-7 to Nebraska; sophomore Grant Noland, who recorded eight tackles last game, said the loss has motivated the team (which aims for renewed focus) to meet the challenge ahead.

UND Football Player Avery Scott received an extension of his temporary restraining order from Grand Forks County District Court so he can continue playing with the Fighting Hawks this season.

The order was granted at a Thursday preliminary injunction hearing and lets him pursue a fifth season of NCAA eligibility.

East Grand Forks will host Warroad in its fourth game tonight as the team holds a 2-1 record with all wins coming at home; senior running back Rafael Jones previewed the contest on KNOX Live Sports.