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May 2, 2016 6:05 PM

They keep low profiles, but Prince's siblings stand to make millions

Two sought to follow in their brother's musical footsteps. One is a military veteran. Most have kept low public profiles. Two other siblings who sued the superstar have died. Here's a look at what's known about the family.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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May 2, 2016 4:00 AM

Still a mystery, Prince's wealth may be the superstar in death

Some details of Prince's net worth may be disclosed later today in the first court hearing on his estate. Whatever its value, the superstar may end up worth more in death than in life.

by Martin Moylan

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April 28, 2016 7:12 PM

AP: Investigators looking at drug overdose in Prince's death

Investigators are looking into whether Prince died from a drug overdose and whether a doctor was prescribing him drugs in the weeks before he was found dead, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

by Associated Press

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April 27, 2016 2:12 PM

For this fiddler, a tiny concert led to big things

When Gaelynn Lea entered NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, she had no idea she'd win. Now she's using the spotlight to build her career and advocate for people with disabilities.

by Marianne Combs

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April 26, 2016 2:12 PM

Ex-Prince employees hope Paisley Park becomes museum

What to do with Prince's famous motorcycle, his guitars, and purple suits? Former Prince employees say they want Paisley Park to be a "living" museum.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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April 22, 2016 5:05 PM

Prince's wealth likely to remain a mystery in death

Media reports often put Prince's worth at as much as $300 million. Experts, however, say it's unlikely the public will completely know the extent of his wealth or who'll get it now that he's gone.

by Martin Moylan

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April 22, 2016 4:03 PM

Sheriff: Prince died alone; no signs of trauma, suicide

Prince was alone at his Paisley Park studios when he died Thursday and there were no signs of violence or suicide, Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson said Friday. Autopsy results may take weeks.

by MPR News Staff

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April 21, 2016 8:07 PM

The road that led Prince Rogers Nelson to stardom

Those who grew up with Prince and worked with him say the artist always had his own sense of style - and genius.

by Euan Kerr

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April 21, 2016 6:16 PM

'His music does the talking': Manager Owen Husney on Prince's legacy

"I saw who he was, and there was a mystery about him even then," says Owen Husney, who managed Prince at the very beginning of his career. The iconic musician died Thursday at 57.

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April 21, 2016 5:05 PM

Photos: Prince's fans mourn the loss of a hometown legend

After the news came out that Prince had died, mourners flocked to Paisley Park and First Avenue to say goodbye.

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