Prince autopsy completed, news conference at 3 p.m.

To view this email as a web page, [click here] [Star Tribune] Talkers Top stories - Prince autopsy completed, news conference at 3 p.m.: Carver County sheriff’s officials said they were still compiling incident reports from many officers and wouldn’t be able to make the reports public until next week. But [the sheriff’s office will hold a press conference Friday at 3 p.m.] You can [read the transcript of the frantic 911 call from Paisley Park] yesterday morning. - Maker of the Corvette pays special tribute to Prince: Lots of brands honored the late music legend after his death, but one of them really stands out. Chevrolet took out a sparse, full-page color ad in the Star Tribune and New York Times this morning that offered a moving tribute to Prince. [Check it out here.] - Free screenings of "Purple Rain" at MOA this weekend: "Purple Rain" will be [screened for free at Mall of America on Saturday], with other screenings taking place at other theaters in the Twin Cities. - At least 7 dead in rural Ohio shootings: At least seven people, including two children, [have been slain in "execution-style" killings] at three homes along a rural road, but no arrests have been made and it's unclear whether the killer or killers were among the dead, authorities said Friday. - It was raining Humvees in Germany after failed U.S. Army air drop: A U.S. Army airborne exercise in Germany is attracting more than a million viewers on social media after a video surfaced showing a Humvee breaking free of its rigging and plummeting to the ground, followed by another — and another. [Watch the video here], but be warned it contains strong language from excited onlookers. - Uber starts pickups at MSP Airport: Travelers have been able to take Uber to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. [Now they can take it home] - but there will be a surcharge. - High-speed chase of stolen car ends in fatal crash: The State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on the Crosstown that occurred early Friday following [a high-speed police pursuit involving a stolen car] from Eagan into south Minneapolis. - Twin Cities toddler is third killed by tipped-over Ikea dresser: A 22-month-old Apple Valley boy became [the third child in two years killed when an Ikea furniture item tipped over], a hazard that prompted a government safety warning last year, a lawyer for the boy’s family said Thursday. Watch this This is what it sounds like when thousands of people sing "Purple Rain": [A massive singalong took place last night] when a huge crowd gathered to mourn the death of Prince outside First Avenue, the Minneapolis rock club he made famous. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com]. Trending - The Peabody awards put other entertainment awards to shame: "Established in 1940 as the 'Pulitzer Prize for Radio,' the Peabodys eventually expanded to incorporate other forms of electronic media, including television. They typically honor media that 'can teach, expand our horizons, defend the public interest, or encourage empathy with others.' In other words, Peabody Winners are interesting and important," [Quartz reports]. Notably, Netflix's "Beasts of No Nation," which received zero Oscar nominations despite being arguably one of the best films of the last decade, was the only film to be honored with a Peabody. - History-making burgers at Flavor at the Depot: For Burger Friday,[Rick Nelson took a trip to Savage's Flavor at the Depot]. "There are five on the menu, including a Minnesota rarity: a green chile cheeseburger. Still, I chose the house specialty, a white Cheddar cheeseburger topped with sauteed onions and horseradish sauce. I was not disappointed." - Amy Schumer raises a bottle to Prince at Target Center: As if it wasn't daunting enough to play in a vast arena - a challenge for even the most seasoned comic - the "Trainwrecked" star had to perform during [a metro-wide night of mourning over the sudden loss of Prince], which culminated in a free block party just outside her venue. Sports roundup - New Wolves boss has work cut out for him: Tom Thibodeua, the new Wolves coach and president of basketball operations,[is candid about the team's strengths and weaknesses] as he takes charge. - For kid in need of a glove, Twins' O'Rourke saves the day: After the Bailey family got a wrong-handed glove as part of a Twins giveaway, [pitcher Ryan O'Rourke made things right]. - Wild owner Leipold says GM will be back: Chuck Fletcher will return as the Wild’s general manager, [team owner Craig Leipold said on Thursday.] - The time Prince met Sid Hartman: [Kevin Seifert of ESPN recounts the time he witnessed the only known meeting] between our legendary sportswriter and the Minnesota music icon. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here]. Quote of the day “Prince never left us, and we never left him.” -- [Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges]. Worth a click How Minneapolis made Prince: "His impeccable taste, adventurous sound, and career-spanning restlessness fermented in the city he never left," [writes local musician Dylan Hicks in Slate.] Today's pic April 22, 2016: With the Minneapolis skyline in the background, the I-35W bridge was bathed in purple Thursday night as a memorial for Prince. (Photo: Jeff Wheeler/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.]