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Prince: His life and music

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

Shelia E. to perform song about when she met Prince

Shelia E. to perform song about when she met Prince

On Sunday night, Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis will host the Purple Philanthropy Shelia E. Benefit Concert. Longtime Prince collaborator Shelia E. will perform.

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Fans, musicians celebrate Prince at tribute concert

Fans, musicians celebrate Prince at tribute concert

The concert was nearly five hours long and featured a parade of musicians performing songs written by the late great rock star.

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Ex-wife Mayte added to Prince tribute concert in Minnesota

Ex-wife Mayte added to Prince tribute concert in Minnesota

Prince's ex-wife Mayte Garcia has joined the lineup for this week's tribute concert honoring the late "Purple Rain" megastar in St. Paul.
by Associated Press

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First Paisley Park tours draw Prince fans from around the globe

First Paisley Park tours draw Prince fans from around the globe

People from as far away as Tokyo and Stockholm lined up Thursday at the late star's suburban Minneapolis compound, eager to get a glimpse of Prince's life there.
by Tim Nelson

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Paisley Park museum opening likely delayed by traffic concerns

Paisley Park museum opening likely delayed by traffic concerns

Paisley Park had been scheduled to open to paying visitors on Thursday. It's unclear what the delay will mean for people who've bought tickets.
by Matt Sepic

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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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