Prince: His life and music

April 22, 2016 4:03 PM

Sheriff: Prince died alone; no signs of trauma, suicide

Prince was alone at his Paisley Park studios when he died Thursday and there were no signs of violence or suicide, Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said Friday. Autopsy results may take weeks.

by MPR News Staff

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April 22, 2016 2:37 PM

Fans share their favorite Prince memories

What's your favorite memory of the Minnesota music legend? Listeners shared their favorite songs and favorite moments.

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April 22, 2016 2:23 PM

Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince

Three local music experts break down what shaped Prince's revolutionary sound.

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April 22, 2016 1:29 PM

A Prince dance party, and other arts events not to miss this weekend

First Avenue will throw open its doors this weekend for all-night dance parties. Catch theater, film and music happenings across the Twin Cities.

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April 22, 2016 9:24 AM

Pavielle honors Prince with 'I Would Die For U' cover

Pavielle was one of a number of local artists who played Prince songs for a crowd that gathered at First Avenue for an all-night dance party.

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April 22, 2016 9:13 AM

Prince sound engineer reflects on recording some of his biggest hits

Susan Rogers worked as a sound engineer for Prince from 1985 to 1989 when she recorded classic albums like "Purple Rain" and "Sign of the Times."

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April 22, 2016 7:33 AM

Photos: Prince fans party all night long at First Avenue

Thursday night, fans gathered at First Avenue for an all-night dance party in honor of the music icon.

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April 22, 2016 6:52 AM

911 transcripts: Emergency at Paisley Park

Authorities won't say when they will release details of how the Prince died, although toxicology exams can sometimes take days or even weeks to complete.

by Tim Nelson

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April 22, 2016 4:44 AM

Encounters with Prince: Friends, fans and colleagues

Local Prince stories abound: From his basketball days at Bryant Junior High to his move back to Minnesota after years away, stories of Prince encounters at the drugstore, at venues around town and at the last-minute concerts he's hosted at his Paisley Park studios are everywhere.

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April 21, 2016 5:03 PM

The 6 CDs Prince bought on his last trip to the Electric Fetus

Prince made his last purchases at iconic Minneapolis record store the Electric Fetus on Saturday.

by Peter Cox

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