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Prince: His life and music

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

Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday

Party like he's 65: 4-day event honors Prince's birthday

Celebrate the life and legacy of Prince on what would have been his 65th birthday at Paisley Park's “Celebration 2023.” Explore the significance of the number 7 in his history with live performances, panels and more.
by MPR News Staff and Nicole Johnson

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‘A gift to Minnesotans:’ Prince’s home state names part of highway after him

‘A gift to Minnesotans:’ Prince’s home state names part of highway after him

Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill establishing Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway on Tuesday at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, where Prince lived, worked and performed on occasion.  
by Nicole Ki

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Commemorative street sign dedicated to Prince unveiled in downtown Minneapolis

Commemorative street sign dedicated to Prince unveiled in downtown Minneapolis

The commemorative street sign was unveiled on Tuesday at the corner of First Avenue and Seventh Street. A crowd decked out in purple pride gathered at noon to celebrate the Minnesota legend just a week after a roughly 100-foot mural unveiling of Prince occurred down the street. 
by Sam Stroozas

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Jill Riley on the Rolling Stones show and a possible Congressional Gold Medal for Prince

Jill Riley on the Rolling Stones show and a possible Congressional Gold Medal for Prince

Jill Riley of The Current speaks with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now and plays some musical selections. Plus, MPR News producer and stand-up comedian Aron Woldeslassie entertains us about lutefisk.
by Sara Meyer

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First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

Minnesota's Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his "indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture," The Associated Press has learned.
by The Associated Press

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A prismatic Prince returns on 'Welcome 2 America'

A prismatic Prince returns on 'Welcome 2 America'

Keyboardist Morris Hayes, a longtime collaborator and friend of Prince, speaks with NPR's Noel King about his experience co-producing Prince's latest posthumous album “Welcome 2 America.”
by Noel King, Phil Harrell and Kelley Dickens

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