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Prince: His life and music

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

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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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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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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Judge rejects claim to Prince estate from woman and girl

Judge rejects claim to Prince estate from woman and girl

A Minnesota judge says a woman and girl who claim to be Prince's niece and grandniece will not be considered heirs of his estate.
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Endgame near for those claiming family ties to Prince

Endgame near for those claiming family ties to Prince

Prince's legal family portrait is coming into focus as the process to establish his estate's heirs moves toward a conclusion. Millions of dollars are at stake.
by Tim Nelson

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