Never-released Prince recordings go up for auction

To view this email as a web page, [click here] [Star Tribune] Talkers Top stories - Never-released Prince recordings go up for auction: [A treasure trove of Prince memorabilia is going on the auction block], items provided by his first wife and his original manager that include her diamond engagement ring, wedding dress, concert outfits and a classic Gibson acoustic guitar that the Twin Cities musician played to cut demos. A gem for music buffs among the memorabilia is a cassette demo tape of Prince performing three songs he would later release and three untitled tracks that have remained under wraps. In other Prince news, NPR explores how his [notoriously unfriendly relationship with the Internet's culture of sharing] has affected his fanbase. - Vikings object to street "named after one of its opponents": The Minnesota Vikings see a branding problem with the street next to the new $1.1 billion downtown football stadium - [and they intend to fix it.] - Investigators make "last request" for evidence in Jamar Clark case: The investigation into fatal shooting of Jamar Clark by Minneapolis police has been “very extensive and thorough,” said the lead agencies as they [made a final appeal Thursday for anyone to come forward] with whatever information might help decide whether one or more officers should be charged. - Como Park High School teacher assaulted by two students: The assault Wednesday morning allegedly was filmed and posted on Facebook after [two male students punched a teacher and threw him to the ground.] - Target looking to hire 20 people for mysterious start-up: Target Corp. is looking to hire 20 engineers and product managers in Silicon Valley to join a technology-based start-up called “Goldfish,” but [it’s still unclear what the new project is all about.] - Obama assesses his foreign policy legacy: Quoted in a lengthy article for The Atlantic by Jeffrey Goldberg, [President Obama said he is "very proud" of his much-criticized decision] not to enforce the "red line" against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because it represented the moment he broke with the "Washington playbook," which "prescribes responses to different events, and these responses tend to be militarized responses." Obama also lamented the U.S.'s free-rider problem with many of its allies and has likened ISIS to the Joker in the film, "The Dark Knight." - NFL star Larry Fitzgerald gives $50,000 to Minneapolis schools: [Minneapolis schools got a generous windfall] from Arizona Cardinals wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, as part of the #BestSchoolDay flash funding program. - Protester sucker-punched at Trump rally: "Multiple videos show a protester at a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina being sucker-punched by a Trump supporter ... According to CBS New York, police are investigating at least two alleged assaults at a recent Kentucky rally," [the Washington Post reports]. - Clinton, Sanders battle for Hispanic support: Fighting for Florida and beyond, [Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled in an intense debate] Wednesday night over who's the true friend of American Hispanics, trading accusations over guest worker programs "akin to slavery" and the embracing of "vigilantes" against immigrants. [Politifact checked claims made by the candidates] on issues ranging from immigration to Clinton's emails to the Benghazi attacks. - St. Cloud transit activists to lobby for Northstar extension: When Northstar was initially developed, [plans called for it to link downtown Minneapolis with the St. Cloud area]. But when service began in 2009, the line stopped at Big Lake, about 30 miles from St. Cloud, because of a lack of federal funding. - Avalanche kills director of avalanche center in Oregon: The director of an avalanche center in Oregon who taught winter survival and avalanche awareness courses [has died in an avalanche while skiing] near Oregon's Chief Joseph Mountain. Watch this New Order meets antique instruments: To commemorate the 33rd anniversary of New Order's classic dance track, "Blue Monday," the BBC teamed up with Orkestra Obsolete to record a version of the song played almost entirely on old, obsolete instruments from the 1930s, including a theremin, musical saw, singing glasses and a harmonium. You can [watch the music video and read about the instruments here.] Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com]. Trending - Kevin Costner sells 103 acres in S.D. after failed $100M project: The Ramkota Companies Inc. bought land in Deadwood that [includes the site of the ill-fated Dunbar casino resort], a $100 million project that would have included a golf course and a steam-powered passenger train. - Chumlee from "Pawn Stars" arrested on weapon, drug charges: Austin Lee Russell, 33, was taken into custody when officers serving a search warrant in a sexual assault investigation f[ound methamphetamine, marijuana and at least one gun] at his southwest Las Vegas home, police said in a statement. - Minneapolis crowd likes Carly Rae Jepsen, definitely: Even though she’s 30, the "Call Me Maybe" pop ingénue writes and sings like she’s 22. And [a mostly collegiate crowd hung on her every word Wednesday.] - Where to find the best poutine in the Twin Cities: The Canadian delicacy, a heavy mix of French fries, cheese curds and gravy, will be on the menu tonight at the White House as President Obama and the First Lady host Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. [But there's plenty poutine to be had right here.] Sports roundup - Vikings may not be done making moves on the offensive line: [The Vikings are keeping an eye] on offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod, who was cut by the Bears last month, and are reportedly interested in Andre Smith, who played for the Bengals. - Twins hang out with Elton John: Brian Dozier, Joe Mauer, Trevor Plouffe and Phil Hughes, plus their wives (or in Hughes’ case, his fiancee) were treated to front-row seats to the superstar’s two-and-a-half-hour concert near Fort Myers. Even better: [They spent about 15 minutes in his dressing room before the show], talking about baseball, family and music. - Is Red Lake Nation home to Minnesota's biggest basketball fans? Where can you find a packed high-school gym on a winter's night in rural Minnesota? Anywhere Red Lake is playing. A former player and lifelong fan [explains the passion for the Warriors, who play in the state basketball tournament today.] - Former Minneapolis Laker Clyde Lovellette dies: Lovellette, a two-time All-American center with the Kansas Jayhawks before playing for the NBA championship Lakers in 1954 followed by two more titles as a Boston Celtic in the early 1960s, [lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday], his alma mater announced. He was 86. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here]. Quote of the day “People were saying, 'He’s a big baseball fan.' I was like, 'C’mon. He’s from England."” -- [Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe], on Braves fan Elton John. Worth a click 25 songs that tell us where music is going: [The New York Times Magazine compiles 25 forward-looking songs] from the likes of Justin Bieber, the cast of "Hamilton," Rihanna, Wilco, as well as many others you may not have heard of, and profiles the artists in an interactive playlist that lets you listen as you scroll. From the archives March 10, 1989: Despite all the snow on the ground, Victoria Sailor of Minneapolis took advantage of unseasonably warm weather to catch up on laundry. (Photo: Rita Reed/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook] [twitter] [google+] [pinterest] [instagram] [tumblr] [Sign up for more newsletters] • [Subscribe to Star Tribune] • [Privacy Policy] • [Unsubscribe] This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2015 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.]