General News Original East Lansing Starbucks to Close The Starbucks near the Grand River Avenue and Charles Street intersection will close Sunday, Aug. 31. Editor 28 Aug 2025 • 1 min read The Starbucks near the Grand River Avenue and Charles Street intersection will close Sunday, Aug. 31. The location opened in 1999 and was the area's first Starbucks. (Dustin DuFort Petty for ELi)