MPR News Update

MPR News Update PM Edition for April 25, 2016

Good afternoon. On this rainy Monday, Minnesota lawmakers are taking their turn weighing in on Prince's death. The Senate paused for a moment of silence today, and nine senators took turns reading a resolution highlighting the superstar's career. One Senate Republican even wants to pass a law declaring purple as Minnesota's official color. | More from the Capitol

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