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Prince: His life and music

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

Memorials come down at Paisley Park

Memorials come down at Paisley Park

Chanhassen officials and the singer's estate said the artwork and flowers were creating more traffic and risk to pedestrians. They're asking that visitors not place any new items near the fence.
by The Associated Press

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Dwight Yoakam looks to the past -- and Prince

Dwight Yoakam looks to the past -- and Prince

Yoakam's latest album, Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..., is composed almost entirely of songs from his catalog. The only exception? A cover of "Purple Rain."

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Stevie Wonder and Prince played "Superstition" together on stage

Stevie Wonder and Prince played "Superstition" together on stage

Today's Morning Edition music is Stevie Wonder performing "Superstition" live in Paris in 2010, from a home video recorded by a member of the audience.
by MPR News Staff

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Paisley Park managers hiring staffing for tours

Paisley Park managers hiring staffing for tours

Managers arranging public tours of Prince's Paisley Park are looking for employees to handle the crowds that are expected to visit the private estate and studio complex in a Minneapolis suburb.
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First of 3 Revolution shows honoring Prince joyful yet sad

First of 3 Revolution shows honoring Prince joyful yet sad

Tonight, members of Prince's former band The Revolution will play the second of three sold-out shows at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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The Revolution to play at First Avenue to honor Prince

The Revolution to play at First Avenue to honor Prince

Guitarist Wendy Melvoin told the Star Tribune's Jon Bream that the concerts are part the grieving process.

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