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Minneapolis City Hall tower bells play Prince tribute

Minneapolis City Hall tower bells play Prince tribute

"Kiss" and "1999" were just two of the hits that could be heard throughout downtown. "Purple Rain" had to be omitted because of limited notes on the bell's small keyboard.
by Matt Sepic

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Listen: Minnesota Remembers Prince

Listen: Minnesota Remembers Prince

The music superstar's sudden death at age 57 prompted an unprecedented reaction in Minnesota.
by Euan Kerr

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Publicist: Prince cremated, celebrated in private ceremony

Publicist: Prince cremated, celebrated in private ceremony

Yvette Noel-Schure said in a statement that the 57-year-old music superstar's family and friends gathered "in a private, beautiful ceremony" to say a loving goodbye.
by Associated Press

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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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Fans share their favorite Prince memories

Fans share their favorite Prince memories

What's your favorite memory of the Minnesota music legend? Listeners shared their favorite songs and favorite moments.
by MPR News Staff

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Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince

Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince

Three local music experts break down what shaped Prince's revolutionary sound.
by MPR News Staff

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Pavielle honors Prince with 'I Would Die For U' cover

Pavielle honors Prince with 'I Would Die For U' cover

Pavielle was one of a number of local artists who played Prince songs for a crowd that gathered at First Avenue for an all-night dance party.

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Prince sound engineer reflects on recording some of his biggest hits

Prince sound engineer reflects on recording some of his biggest hits

Susan Rogers worked as a sound engineer for Prince from 1985 to 1989 when she recorded classic albums like "Purple Rain" and "Sign of the Times."

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Photos: Prince fans party all night long at First Avenue

Photos: Prince fans party all night long at First Avenue

Thursday night, fans gathered at First Avenue for an all-night dance party in honor of the music icon.
by MPR News Staff

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