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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.
'Purple Rain' on Black Friday: MOA to welcome new Paisley Park store
The satellite shop near the east rotunda will fill in while the real Paisley Park is closed due to COVID restrictions.
Prince concert from 1985's Purple Rain Tour will be livestreamed for free
Prince & the Revolution drummer Bobby Z will talk about the tour in a live Q&A with the Current's Andrea Swensson.
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Now available: Reprints of 'Prince Rediscovered' Variety section coverage
The reprints feature a previously unpublished Star Tribune photo taken by David Brewster, with commentary by Jon Bream.
Poll: What's your favorite Prince song?
Remembering Prince, an icon for Minnesota and the world
Prince Rogers Nelson was not only our biggest hometown celebrity, but one of us. The megastar is remembered in a special section that ran in Star Tribune print editions on Sunday.
Timelapse video: Prince memorial at Paisley Park
This 60-second video walks you around the memorial to Prince at Paisley Park in Chanhassen.