Minneapolis, MN
40th anniversary of Prince’s “Purple Rain” spurs massive celebration in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Fans across the globe are preparing to come to Minneapolis to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Purple Rain.”
The iconic movie and soundtrack propelled native son Prince Rogers Nelson and his band the Revolution to the top of the music industry.
The music from “Purple Rain” has proven to be timeless.
True fans fondly remember where they were when they first heard one of Prince’s musical masterpieces.
“The first time I heard ‘Purple Rain’ was the movie that I have probably seen 50 times and my first dance was at First Avenue to ‘Purple Rain,’” Prince fan Danette Ashby-Loving said.
“I must have went to the movie theater and seen it 22 times the first week that it came out,” fan Bernard Turner said.
Turner left Brooklyn, New York to move to Minneapolis to be close to Prince and his music.
He has years of memorabilia and a love for all things Prince.
“What built the story of my life, what kept me moving was his music, his music spoke a lot to me,” Turner said.
“I wouldn’t even be who I am without Prince,” DJ William Baker said.
Baker, aka “Bake Show,” is spinning the tracks for the 40th anniversary of “Purple Rain.”
“The first movie I ever in my life seen, guess what. ‘Purple Rain.’ And it changed my life,” Baker said. “I had a love for music. I became a drummer and all these years later I grew up on live music so anything I do, it has to have that live sound.”
He plans to honor the musician he has always admired.
“Prince was authentic and I value my DJing and I look at it everything I do after what he does, Baker said.
Three young ladies, all from Minnesota make up the group L’More — Ella, Lauren and Claire.
“We feel like we have a very good blend of that Minneapolis sound with our little girl group funky twist on it,” Ella said.
Their single “Gimme All Your Lovin” is climbing the charts, and they are ready to bring that Minneapolis sound to Prince fans.
“We’ve spent a lot of time perfecting our sound. We go to other shows to listen to other local Minneapolis artists, obviously, the bigger artists too, not just the Revolution, who we are lucky to be co-headlining with,” Ella said.
They hope their live vocals will help true fans honor Prince, his music and legacy.
The big party at First Avenue takes place on Friday with an afterparty to follow.
Saturday is the big block party where fans will dance the day and night away with live performances by the Revolution, L’More and much more.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed a new ordinance that carries a ban on assault weapons but won’t take effect unless there are major changes to state law.
Minneapolis gun ban ordinance signed
What we know:
The Minneapolis City Council approved the ordinance during its meeting last week.
The firearm regulations ordinance includes a ban on assault weapons, ghost guns, binary triggers, and high-capacity magazines. The ordinance also includes safe storage provisions for firearms.
Big picture view:
Many of the provisions in the law won’t go into effect unless there is a change in state law. Currently, Minnesota law prevents municipalities from enacting gun regulations.
Minnesota law only allows cities to bar the discharge of firearms within city limits and adopt regulations that are identical to state laws. Any regulations that go beyond state law are voided, according to state statute.
Local perspective:
Action on the gun ordinance was spurred by last year’s shooting at Annunciation Church and School. Two students were killed while attending morning mass at the church and more than two dozen students and parishioners were hurt in the barrage of gunfire.
Last week, parents of Annunciation students spoke out in support of the ordinance at a public hearing.
Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus threatens lawsuit
The other side:
Last year, St. Paul passed a similar law. The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus filed a lawsuit shortly after the ordinance was signed. Arguments were heard last month on the case and a judge has set a trial for next year.
In a statement last week, the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus said it was evaluating its legal options in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Chair Bryan Strawser said:
“The City of Minneapolis is attempting to make a political statement with an ordinance it has no legal authority to enact. Minnesota law clearly preempts the entire field of firearms regulation, and local governments cannot simply ignore state statute because they dislike the policy outcome.
“If the City Council moves forward with this unlawful ordinance, we will evaluate every available legal option to challenge it, just as we did in Saint Paul.
“The law is not optional, even for Minneapolis.”
A man was hurt in a shooting in south Minneapolis late Tuesday night, according to police.
A report of shots fired brought officers to the 2600 block of Third Avenue South around 9:50 p.m., the Minneapolis Police Department said. They found evidence of gunfire and began investigating.
Later, a man with survivable gunshot wounds showed up at Hennepin Healthcare.
No one has been arrested.
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