Who is Prince? It’s a question that’s been on our minds for four decades now. Because for as long as the man born Prince Rogers Nelson has been making music, the world has been attempting to decode his motivations and cut through his mystique. But much like the murky waters of Lake Minnetonka in Purple…

A new Prince mural on the side of a building in Uptown was painted this weekend as “a nice present to the city of Minneapolis,” says Bloomington-based artist Rock “Cyfi” Martinez. “I just thought about the different songs, the color palette, keeping it purple — obviously — and then the doves,” says Martinez, who first conceived the…

When John Moe sat down to reflect on Prince, words seemed insufficient. 'There is just too much about the guy,' John writes. 'He was too many things.' And that's why John describes the things that Prince was in this heartfelt essay.

At a Friday afternoon press conference, Carver County officials said that it will likely take weeks for the results of Prince’s autopsy to be revealed. The autopsy was conducted Friday morning at the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office in Anoka County, and Prince’s body has now been released to his family, the office confirmed. Prince died at Paisley Park,…

We're celebrating the life, music, and legacy of Prince by playing his catalogue, A to W, with 26 hours of music.

For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear in which Prince makes reference to himself or to other people, places and things in his life? Send us your requests.

Responses continue to pour in following Prince’s death on Thursday. Among them are several noteworthy musical tributes, including Thursday’s from-the-scene footage of Lizzo covering Prince outside First Avenue. Hamilton, “Let’s Go Crazy” Are we gonna let the elevator break us down? (Oh no let’s go) pic.twitter.com/8KL5DeW0FB — Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) 22 de abril de 2016…

It’s been 24 hours since the death of Minnesota music legend Prince was confirmed. Tributes from faithful fans, fellow musicians continue to pour in, bringing fans together across the globe. But back in Minnesota, where Prince called home, there has been an unprecedented sense of community. From his Paisley Park estate to a block party…

Following the death of musical icon Prince on Thursday, we're continuing the remembrances and celebration of Prince on Friday's Oake and Riley in the Morning. We've got some guests, some special features, and of course, lot of music by Prince, by Prince's influences and by those he influenced.

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