Steven Hyden is a former Grantland writer and author of the forthcoming book, "Your Favorite Band is Killing Me: What Pop Music Rivalries Reveal About the Meaning of Life." He talked to MPR News host Tom Weber about the rivalry between Prince and Michael Jackson.

Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson spoke briefly about his working relationship with Prince within the Chanhassen, Minn., community.

Just a few days after Prince's death, MPR News host Tom Weber offers a glimpse into the musical tributes to the artist across the country.

If there was a soundtrack to her life, Suzanne O'Keefe said, Prince would be it. Standing outside Paisley Park not long after learning of the artist's death, she talked about coming of age in the Twin Cities, not far from Prince's orbit. "I guess I always thought that I would have a chance to see him here at Paisley Park," she said. She brought her camera with her. At least she'll have the pictures.

Richard McKernan was a sound engineer in Los Angeles when he worked with Prince on his '1999' album. (McKernan calls it the 'Little Red Corvette' album.) He told MPR News reporter Peter Cox about playing basketball with Prince.

Aaron Janse, a violinist with the Minnesota Orchestra, spoke with Classical MPR host Brian Newhouse during a live orchestra broadcast about recording with Prince, most recently on the song 'Baltimore.'