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Prince: His life and music

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

Prince crushes Frosty in battle of Super Bowl halftimes with Minnesotans

Prince crushes Frosty in battle of Super Bowl halftimes with Minnesotans

Minnesota has taken center stage in two halftime shows, when Prince headlined in 2007 and when Minneapolis hosted the whole thing in 1992. You can guess which one tops many "best of" lists.
by MPR News Staff

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A night out at Paisley Park with Justin Timberlake and the Revolution

Justin Timberlake is in town to rehearse for the Super Bowl halftime show, but he took a break on Thursday night to host a party at Prince's fabled Paisley Park compound.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Fans flock to outdoor Prince tribute on a chilly night

A big crowd turned out Monday night on the Nicollet Mall for a Super Bowl Live tribute to Prince.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sheila E. on Prince tribute concert and his death: 'It's really hard'

Sheila E. on Prince tribute concert and his death: 'It's really hard'

Before Sheila E. and Morris Day and the Time rocked out in a Prince tribute concert, they sat down with MPR News. From tears to circumspection, here's our takeaways.
by Tom Weber

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Alcohol permit sought for events at Prince's Paisley Park

Alcohol permit sought for events at Prince's Paisley Park

Operators of Prince's former home and recording complex in Minnesota are seeking a special permit so they can serve alcohol during the week of the Super Bowl.
by The Associated Press

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The song Michael Jackson wanted to sing with Prince

"Bad" by Michael Jackson was number one on the Billboard pop chart 30 years ago today. It's the title track from the follow up to his enormously successful "Thriller" album.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Photographer's new book offers 'glimpse into the human side of Prince'

Photographer's new book offers 'glimpse into the human side of Prince'

Afshin Shahidi was Prince's personal photographer from 2001 to 2011. "Prince: A Private View" is a collection of photographs and recollections from Shahidi.
by MPR News Staff

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Prince tapes moved to California; 2 heirs angry

Prince tapes moved to California; 2 heirs angry

Prince's half-sisters say they are prepared to take legal action to bring the music back to Minnesota. The company running the estate, Comerica Bank & Trust, said the recordings are safe at a reputable storage company in Los Angeles.
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