Jellybean Johnson, Minneapolis music legend, dies at 69
Jellybean Johnson, a Minneapolis music legend, is dead at 69 years old.
'Purple Rain' musical makes world premiere in Minneapolis
In the heart of the city Prince put on the musical map, the legacy of one of Minneapolis' favorite sons takes center stage.
'Purple Rain' musical makes debut in Minneapolis
The world premiere of the "Purple Rain" musical is debuting in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full report.
'Remembering the Purple One' looks back at Prince's career
When visitors come to the State Theater in Downtown Minneapolis over the next few weeks, they'll see an adaptation of the film and album that made Prince a household name, but there's a different kind of tribute to the musical genius behind Purple Rain just a few feet away.
Maury's Stories: 'Remembering the Purple One'
Rich Benson has spent the past 40 years collecting all things Prince. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the full story.
What would Prince be saying? Bobby Z, Morris Hayes work toward perfection of Purple Rain musical
The Purple Rain musical is putting the finishing touches on its preview performances at the State Theater in Minneapolis.
Purple Rain musical continues previews in Minneapolis
Preview performances of the Purple Rain musical are underway in Minneapolis before the show heads to New York for its Broadway debut. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Prince music advisors about the ongoing performances.
Musical adaptation of Prince's 'Purple Rain' takes the stage in Minneapolis
Before it hits Broadway, previews for the musical adaptation of Prince's classic film "Purple Rain" begin on Thursday in Minneapolis, while the official opening night isn't until Nov. 5.
Cheesecake that Prince loved: Cheesecake Funk
Vanessa Crews makes cheesecake that Prince loved. She's opening up a bakery named Cheesecake Funk and she tells the Afternoon Shift all about it.
Previewing the "historic" U.S. Bank Stadium concert announcement
Ralph Sutton of the SDR Show previews what Thursday, July 10's "historic" U.S. Bank Stadium concert announcement could be with Adam Llorens on "The Afternoon Shift"
MN lawmakers want to add Prince, Dylan tunes as official state songs
A group of Minnesota senators want to add two songs by two of the state's most iconic artists as official state songs.
Longtime friend calls Lifetime Achievement Grammy for Prince 'full circle moment'
When Prince hit the silver screen in “Purple Rain", the world went crazy, sending his career into the stratosphere. Now, more than 40 years later, his contributions to the music industry are still being honored by his peers.
Prince to receive Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award
The Recording Academy is awarding Prince with the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in February.
North Mpls street dedicated to child advocate
Anderson passed away in 2003, but the city will soon rename the 1200 block of Russell Avenue North "Bernadette Anderson Way" in her honor, so her contributions to her community will never be forgotten. Family members say Anderson was not only a mother to her own six children, she was considered a mother to the entire community. One of the people Anderson took in and helped raise was a friend of her youngest son, Andre, named Prince Rogers Nelson.
Former Prince home listed at $700K in Golden Valley
A four-bedroom house built in 1985 that once belonged to iconic Minnesota artist Prince is currently for sale in Golden Valley.
8 years after Prince's death: Fentanyl then and now
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
Fentanyl then and now
Prince would have turned 66 earlier this month. Thursday, his cousin put together a panel of experts to talk about the dangers of the drug that killed him.
'Purple Rain' musical: Dates set for world premiere in Minneapolis
The musical version of Prince's "Purple Rain" is set to make its world premiere in Minneapolis and now we know the dates for the show.
‘Purple Rain’ celebration downtown Minneapolis closing streets this weekend
Minneapolis will close select city streets downtown this weekend in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Prince’s "Purple Rain".
Prince-inspired AirBNB to open in Minneapolis this summer
An upcoming AirBNB listing is sure to be the next Hot Thing in Minnesota for Prince fans.