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April 21, 2017 4:00 AM

How a funeral from half way around the world can seem familiar

A new Mia exhibit is based around the idea of how like customs can be in different parts of the planet.

by Euan Kerr

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April 21, 2017 4:00 AM

Here's what we know about the status of Prince's estate

Prince died of a drug overdose a year ago, leaving his personal affairs in disarray. Here's where things stand today and where they might go.

by Tim Nelson

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April 21, 2017 4:00 AM

Scientists, seeing a threat to their work, plan marches around the country

One of many March for Science rallies around the country will happen in St. Paul on Saturday at the state Capitol, where a feud has broken out over funding for environmental programs.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 20, 2017 8:06 AM

The business of 'A Year with Frog and Toad'

The show has returned to the Children's Theatre Company; it runs through June.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 20, 2017 7:22 AM

Prince protege Shelby J out with new music

She'll be performing Thursday night at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.

by MPR News Staff

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April 20, 2017 5:58 AM

Judge blocks release of unpublished Prince songs

The ruling bans sound engineer Ian Boxill and his associates from publishing or disseminating six songs. The order also requires Boxil to return the music to Prince's estate.

by Tim Nelson

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April 20, 2017 4:00 AM

Solar energy disparity emerges among Minnesota schools

Schools are embracing solar to save money on utility bills and put more toward education. But a complicated web of utility rules and regulations means opportunities aren't universal.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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April 20, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A percussive dance collaboration

This week on Art Hounds: "Sistah Solo/Being Brotha" at Intermedia Arts, Whitmanesque poetry in Duluth and a joint performance by Zorongo Flamenco and Flying Foot Forum.

by Marianne Combs

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April 19, 2017 8:57 AM

Engineer, Prince's estate face off in court over unreleased music

Prince's estate is suing a California sound engineer who is offering a multi-song selection of unreleased music from the late pop icon. The two sides faced off in an 80-minute federal court hearing Wednesday afternoon before U.S. District Court Judge Wilhelmina Wright in St. Paul.

by Tim Nelson