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No criminal charges as Prince death investigation is closed

Carver County Attorney Mark Metz announced Thursday that he was closing the two-year investigation into the death of musician Prince Rogers Nelson wit

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.

Death of Prince heir complicates estate settlement even more

Prince left behind a $100 million fortune to six sibling heirs — one of whom has now died.

The death of Prince's brother, along with his contested will, and deals signed with entertainment company Primary Wave, are raising new questions in the efforts to settle the musician's estate.

Alcohol will be served as Paisley Park launches new live music series

Alcohol will be served as Paisley Park launches new live music series

The series kicks off Feb. 15 with Meshell Ndegeocello's gig "Reimagining Prince."

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