A detailed Star Tribune report on the 9th annual Minnesota Music Awards, published May 12 1989, highlighting The Replacements’ continued dominance and the vibrant local music scene. The article captures the event’s energy at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, where Prince, The Replacements, and other Minnesota artists were honoured for their contributions. Writer: Jon Bream (Staff Writer) Publication: Star Tribune (USA) Date: May 12 1989 Length: 2 pages feature The piece, ti

At the 9th annual Minnesota Music Awards ceremony, held at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Prince received two major honours: Best Album for “Lovesexy” and Best R&B Composition for “Alphabet St.” The event marked a triumphant hometown recognition of his creative resurgence following the intense artistic cycle of the late 1980s. Date: May 11 1989 Length: 1 event summary The ceremony celebrated Minnesota’s vibrant music scene, with Prince’s dual wins underscoring his contin

Prince dominates the Minnesota Music Awards, collecting nine trophies including Best Video for “Raspberry Beret,” Best Film/Video Score for Parade, and Best Cover Artwork for Around the World in a Day. Source: Star Tribune — Jon Bream, Staff Writer Date: May 21, 1986 (Page 33) Location: Carlton Celebrity Room, Bloomington, Minnesota, USA Category: Music Awards / Regional Recognition Subject: Prince receives nine Minnesota Music Awards KEY DETAILS Best Video: "Raspberry Beret"

Staff writer Jon Bream argues that the Minnesota Music Awards should strive for greater credibility, noting Prince’s third consecutive performance at the event as evidence of its growing significance. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 27, 1984 Country: USA Section / Pages: Page 91 Title: Area music industry should strive for awards credibility THE STORY The commentary discusses the fourth annual Minnesota Music Awards, highlighting Prince’s performance for the

Coverage of local music awards notes that Prince, after a steamy three-song performance, did not accept his awards in person. He sent Wendy Melvoin (guitarist in his band) to pick up the trophy. She quipped, “He screams. I don’t. That’s why I’m accepting.” Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Tuesday, May 22, 1984 Country: United States Section: Awards coverage (continued from page 1C) THE STORY The article highlights Prince’s rising prominence with his “distinctiv

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports on the second annual Minnesota Music Awards, noting that Prince won “Musician of the Year” for the second consecutive year while the Lamont Cranston Band dominated the event. PUBLICATION Publication: Minneapolis Star Tribune Date: Tuesday, May 25, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 21 (7B) Title: Lamont Cranston overshadows field THE STORY The article covers the Minnesota Music Awards presented at the Prom Center. While th