This Hartford Courant feature from September 10 1987 reports on Prince’s surprise live appearance in suburban Minneapolis, thrilling fans with an impromptu full‑set performance while other scheduled acts, including Engelbert Humperdinck, faced cancellations. The article captures Prince’s enduring mystique and his connection to hometown audiences during the Sign o’ the Times era. Publication: Hartford Courant Date: September 10 1987 Country: United States Written by Roger Ca