Prince: His life and music

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

November 14, 2023 5:21 AM

Prince's puffy 'Purple Rain' shirt and other pieces from late singer's wardrobe go up for auction

Fans of Prince have a chance to bid on a selection of the late star’s wardrobe and other items at an online auction this week.

by The Associated Press

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August 3, 2023 12:30 PM

Prince Memorial Highway makes debut in Chanhassen

State transportation officials on Thursday posted bright purple road signs, officially rebranding a seven-mile stretch of road near Paisley Park as Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.

by Dana Ferguson

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August 2, 2023 4:10 PM

Signs honoring Prince to go up on section of Minnesota highway on Thursday

The Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to install the purple Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway signs along a seven-mile stretch of Highway 5 on Thursday.

by Brian Bakst

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June 7, 2023 4:06 PM

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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May 9, 2023 4:44 PM

‘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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May 4, 2023 1:14 PM

Take your little red Corvette down new Minnesota roadway named for Prince

The Minnesota Senate on Thursday approved a bill renaming part of a Chanhassen highway after the late performing artist.

by Dana Ferguson and Brian Bakst

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April 21, 2023 2:40 PM

On anniversary of Prince's death, MN lawmakers vote to name a highway for him

A bill that would rename a suburban highway in honor of Prince got a unanimous House vote, seven years to the day the Minnesota musician died.

by Brian Bakst and Nicole Johnson

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March 9, 2023 1:59 PM

Prince highway honor is one step closer to passage at the Capitol

A three-year campaign to name a stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in Chanhassen after Prince is nearing the finish line at the Capitol.

by Tim Nelson

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June 7, 2022 3:57 PM

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