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Erasing Keillor
Garrison Keillor has been erased from the University of Minnesota's 'Scholar's Walk', a tribute to famous alumni.
MPR executive assigned to supervise Live from Here
Tim Roesler will assume responsibilities for the show that succeeded Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion.
Prince white Cloud guitar among items set for auction
Ruffled, sparkly rock star outfits worn by Prince and one of his famous white "Cloud" guitars are among memorabilia of the late superstar up for auction May 18 to kick off a two-day "music icons" sale, Julien's Auctions announced.
J. Lo covers Prince at pre-Super Bowl show
Though Super Bowl 52 is happening Sunday, when the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles, Lopez said in Minneapolis on Saturday "the big show is tonight."
Prince crushes Frosty in battle of Super Bowl halftimes with Minnesotans
Minnesota has taken center stage in two halftime shows, when Prince headlined in 2007 and when Minneapolis hosted the whole thing in 1992. You can guess which one tops many "best of" lists.
Justin Timberlake is in town to rehearse for the Super Bowl halftime show, but he took a break on Thursday night to host a party at Prince's fabled Paisley Park compound.
A big crowd turned out Monday night on the Nicollet Mall for a Super Bowl Live tribute to Prince.
Sheila E. on Prince tribute concert and his death: 'It's really hard'
Before Sheila E. and Morris Day and the Time rocked out in a Prince tribute concert, they sat down with MPR News. From tears to circumspection, here's our takeaways.