Prince: His life and music

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

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

Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill establishing Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway on Tuesday at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, where Prince lived, worked and performed on occasion.  

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a bill renaming part of a Chanhassen highway after the late performing artist.

A bill that would rename a suburban highway in honor of Prince got a unanimous House vote, seven years to the day the Minnesota musician died.

A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol. 

The commemorative street sign was unveiled on Tuesday at the corner of First Avenue and Seventh Street. A crowd decked out in purple pride gathered at noon to celebrate the Minnesota legend just a week after a roughly 100-foot mural unveiling of Prince occurred down the street. 

A free, public party celebrated Prince Thursday night and unveiled the 100-foot mural dedicated to the hometown icon.

Jill Riley of The Current speaks with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now and plays some musical selections. Plus, MPR News producer and stand-up comedian Aron Woldeslassie entertains us about lutefisk.

Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned.