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Prince: His life and music

Music icon -- and Minnesota native -- Prince died at 57 on April 21, 2016.

Prince is gone, but his business empire lives on

Prince is gone, but his business empire lives on

Since Prince's death, a mini economy has popped up around his work and his image. From Paisley Park as a meeting space to Prince pins on Etsy, here's a look at the scope of the Purple Economy.
by Martin Moylan

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Affidavit: Doctor prescribed meds for Prince in another name

Affidavit: Doctor prescribed meds for Prince in another name

Search warrants made public Monday offer a rare glimpse into the end of Prince's secretive life and more details on his death. It still doesn't detail where Prince may have obtained the narcotic that killed him.
by Tim Nelson

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Deals ensure cash keeps flowing to unsettled Prince estate

Deals ensure cash keeps flowing to unsettled Prince estate

Prince left no known will and had no known children when he died. However, those running the estate have taken steps to preserve his musical legacy and keep the cash coming in.
by Associated Press

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Authorities to unseal search warrants in Prince death inquiry

Authorities to unseal search warrants in Prince death inquiry

The documents are set to be made public on Monday, Carver County officials said Friday. The investigation into the Minnesota music icon's death continues.
by MPR News Staff

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Paisley Park Prince4Ever tribute fence open for fans

Paisley Park Prince4Ever tribute fence open for fans

Monday is the last day that the Paisley Park lot is open to all fans who want to leave a message on the Prince4Ever tribute fence.
by MPR News Staff

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Prince contained multitudes, new book confirms

Prince contained multitudes, new book confirms

Prince on defining his music: "The only thing I could think of, because I really don't like categories, but the only thing I could think of is inspirational."
by Leah Donnella

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Mayte Garcia knew she would marry Prince, but could never have predicted how

Mayte Garcia knew she would marry Prince, but could never have predicted how

In her new book, "The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince," Garcia explains how an unlikely meeting at one of the pop icon's concerts sparked a relationship full of love, surprises and, ultimately, heartbreak.
by David Greene and Shannon Rhoades

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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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