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Prosecutor: Decision in Prince case coming in 'near future'

Prosecutor: Decision in Prince case coming in 'near future'

A prosecutor in Minnesota says he's reviewing law enforcement reports about Prince's death and will make a decision on possible charges "in the near future."
by The Associated Press

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Officials to turn over Prince investigative files to family

Officials to turn over Prince investigative files to family

John Goetz, an attorney for Prince's siblings, says prosecutors agreed to give him the medical examiner's autopsy investigation this week. Goetz and his clients must keep the data confidential.
by The Associated Press

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Did you vote last night on Township Day? Didn't think so

Did you vote last night on Township Day? Didn't think so

Minnesota has nearly 1,800 townships. And by law, every one of them has to hold a public meeting on the second Tuesday of March, every year. It's called Township Day, and it happened Tuesday night.
by John Enger

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The queen was paid less than her prince on Netflix's 'The Crown'

The queen was paid less than her prince on Netflix's 'The Crown'

The producers of the TV drama say the star, Claire Foy, got less than former "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith, but also say that will be rectified in future seasons when new actors take over the characters.
by Eric Deggans

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Keillor finds his fans still love him

Keillor's reception at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center signifies that his career is not ruined by his actions, nor those who don't want to be in business with him anymore, his fans are just anxious to swoon as they were before.
by Bob Collins

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Keillor: Relationship with accuser simply 'romantic writing'

Keillor: Relationship with accuser simply 'romantic writing'

"No button was unbuttoned and no zipper was unzipped," Keillor told The Associated Press. "I never kissed her ... This was a flirtation between two writers that took place in writing."
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press and Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Accuser's lawyer disputes Keillor's claim of 'mutual flirtation'

Accuser's lawyer disputes Keillor's claim of 'mutual flirtation'

The woman whose allegations led MPR to sever ties with Garrison Keillor never welcomed his overtures, a friend tells MPR News. The woman's attorney confirmed that she 'disputes assertions that there was mutual attraction or consent.'
by Laura Yuen

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If you want to own a song with Prince, you better be wealthy

If you want to own a song with Prince, you better be wealthy

Chris Moon is hoping to cash in his association with Prince by selling his co-ownership of the song "Soft and Wet."
by MPR News Staff

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U removes Keillor plaque from campus display

U removes Keillor plaque from campus display

A spokesperson said the removal was part of a regular rotation of images included in the Scholars Walk.
by Laura Yuen

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