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Sheriff: Prince died alone; no signs of trauma, suicide

Sheriff: Prince died alone; no signs of trauma, suicide

Prince was alone at his Paisley Park studios when he died Thursday and there were no signs of violence or suicide, Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said Friday. Autopsy results may take weeks.
by MPR News Staff

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The road that led Prince Rogers Nelson to stardom

The road that led Prince Rogers Nelson to stardom

Those who grew up with Prince and worked with him say the artist always had his own sense of style - and genius.
by Euan Kerr

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'His music does the talking': Manager Owen Husney on Prince's legacy

'His music does the talking': Manager Owen Husney on Prince's legacy

"I saw who he was, and there was a mystery about him even then," says Owen Husney, who managed Prince at the very beginning of his career. The iconic musician died Thursday at 57.

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Photos: Prince's fans mourn the loss of a hometown legend

Photos: Prince's fans mourn the loss of a hometown legend

After the news came out that Prince had died, mourners flocked to Paisley Park and First Avenue to say goodbye.

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Bruce Springsteen cancels show in North Carolina to protest "bathroom bill"

The Boss is standing with opponents of the law that says transgender people must only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. The musician says he is supporting "freedom fighters."

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When the concert stage is in your living room

When the concert stage is in your living room

Photojournalist Jackson Forderer spent two nights in the Mankato living room of Colin Scharf and Laura Schultz, documenting the thriving house show culture and community they're building.
by Cody Nelson and Jackson Forderer

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Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Appearing at Orchestra Hall, the TV and film star wants us to listen to songs we'd ordinarily scoff at.
by Euan Kerr

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