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Prince fans converge on Paisley Park for a more celebratory Celebration
Paisley Park's second annual fan gathering kicked off with a (mostly) upbeat set by Sheila E.
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No criminal charges as Prince death investigation is closed
Investigators were unable to determine who provided Prince the fentanyl painkillers, disguised as counterfeit prescription tablets, that killed the megastar in 2016. Dr. Michael T. Schulenberg will pay a $30,000 fine as part of a settlement with the DEA.
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Prince: A high-profile casualty to scourge of fentanyl-laced pills
The megastar unknowingly took counterfeit Vicodin painkillers that actually contained fentanyl. In so doing, he appears to have become another casualty to a worrying trend.
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Prince investigation documents: Judith Hill's interview
These pages have been extracted from files released by Carver County on April 19, 2018.
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Prince investigation documents: Kirk Johnson's interview
These pages have been extracted from files released by Carver County on April 19, 2018.
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Prince investigation documents: Moline, Ill., emergency landing, treatment
These pages have been extracted from files released by Carver County on April 19, 2018.
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Prince investigation documents: Death scene reports
These pages have been extracted from files released by Carver County on April 19, 2018.
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New Prince record released today: His version of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
It is a produced version of the original demo he recorded to teach the song to the Family, who released it five years before Sinead O'Connor covered it.
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Bill Murray returns to the Twin Cities — as we've never seen him before
The comedian's Friday night show has him backed by a cellist and other classical performers.
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Choral legend lands in Minnesota with music composed especially for VocalEssence
New piece by John Rutter honors the ensemble's 50th anniversary.
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Prosecutor to announce Thursday whether charges will be filed in Prince's death
To date, no one has been charged or publicly implicated in the musician's death.
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Prince fans hope to carry on his 'legacy of giving' via Purple Playground
With volunteers from all over the globe, the Purple Playground is planning the inaugural Prince Academy at St. Paul's High School for Recording Arts.
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Prince had his hair done before bed, and other 'alumni' stories at U symposium
Wednesday's panel by the PRN Alumni also revealed he once wrote a movie for New Kids on the Block.
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Minnesota Orchestra unanimous in CEO pick: 'We were startled and pleased'
Michelle Miller Burns impressed board, musicians as a collaborator.
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St. Paul Chamber Orchestra packs 2018-19 season with world premieres and Haydn
ANALYSIS: A new music festival exploring "culturally resonant" themes is another highlight of the new season.
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The scholarly Prince: U symposium explores musical icon's link to Minneapolis
A three-day symposium kicked off with "wonky" speeches, but other panels feature sound engineer Scottie Baldwin, hairstylist Kim Berry and dancer Mayte Garcia, Prince's first wife.
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