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Prince tax deadline looms

Prince tax deadline looms

Star Tribune reporter Emma Nelson joined MPR News host Tom Weber for an update on the Prince estate.
by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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Prince heirs disagree on advice, other matters in star's estate

Prince heirs disagree on advice, other matters in star's estate

The complicated legal maneuvering surrounding Prince's estate entered a new phase in Carver County court. A hearing Thursday also revealed signs of strain among his siblings and heirs.
by Tim Nelson

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Prince remembered: The days leading up to the music icon's death -- and what's happened since

Prince remembered: The days leading up to the music icon's death -- and what's happened since

As the news spread across the globe that afternoon, it spurred memorials, concerts and tributes all over the world. Buildings, fountains and bridges shone purple. MPR News host Tom Weber explored the days leading up to the Minnesota icon's death, what's happened since and what's ahead.
by MPR News Staff

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Before 'Fences,' August Wilson was a poet -- and a St. Paulite

Before 'Fences,' August Wilson was a poet -- and a St. Paulite

"Fences" is making its silver screen debut this week. But before it was adapted by Hollywood, "Fences" began on the stage, penned by two-time Pulitzer prizewinner -- and one-time St. Paulite -- August Wilson.
by Euan Kerr and MPR News Staff

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Lowry Grove mobile home park gets 3-month extension

Lowry Grove mobile home park gets 3-month extension

The company that plans to redevelop the 15-acre mobile home park said Thursday it would move the closure from March until to June to allow children to finish out the school year in the St. Anthony-New Brighton district.
by Tracy Mumford

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What's a 'collaborative reform initiative'? Explaining the DOJ's review of St. Anthony police

What's a 'collaborative reform initiative'? Explaining the DOJ's review of St. Anthony police

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it's launching an "independent and comprehensive assessment" of the police department involved in the shooting death of Philando Castile. But what does that mean?
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Feds to assess St. Anthony police in wake of Castile shooting

Feds to assess St. Anthony police in wake of Castile shooting

The city will be the 16th to enter into a collaborative reform process with the department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, which works to help police departments around the country advance community policing.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Prince heirs urge appointment of new special administrator

Prince heirs urge appointment of new special administrator

The push for a new administrator comes after disputes between some family members and Bremer Trust over selling intellectual property assets of the estate.
by Peter Cox

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