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Prince: His life and music

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

Opioids killed 35 Minnesotans in April 2016. Only 1 was named Prince

Opioids killed 35 Minnesotans in April 2016. Only 1 was named Prince

The Minnesota music icon's death last year shocked the world. But opioids cost dozens of other Minnesotans their lives that same month. Their stories are equally compelling, and sad. Here are a few.
by Matt Sepic

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Judge blocks release of unpublished Prince songs

Judge blocks release of unpublished Prince songs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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Prince is gone, but his business empire lives on

Prince is gone, but his business empire lives on

Since Prince's death, a mini economy has popped up around his work and his image. From Paisley Park as a meeting space to Prince pins on Etsy, here's a look at the scope of the Purple Economy.
by Martin Moylan

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