Prince (June 1, 2007) “Prince fans begin wait outside Macy’s” – News Article – Star Tribune (US)

Minneapolis Prince fans began lining up early outside Macy’s at Nicollet Mall to purchase $250 tickets for his upcoming July 7, 2007 concert at the Target Center, showcasing the intense local devotion to the artist during the Planet Earth era.

PUBLICATION:

Date: June 1, 2007

Country: United States

Section / Pages: Page A2

Title: Prince fans begin wait outside Macy’s / Prince phones in new single

THE STORY

Hundreds of dedicated Prince fans camped out overnight or arrived early Thursday morning outside Macy’s in downtown Minneapolis to secure tickets for his July 7 concert at the Target Center. The tickets, priced at $250, sold out quickly. The article also notes Prince’s promotional activities, including the announcement of his new single “Guitar” available via Verizon Wireless, and teases the upcoming album Planet Earth.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This event took place during a busy promotional period for Prince in his hometown. The high ticket price and immediate sell-out reflected his enduring star power in Minnesota. The piece captures the passionate community of fans who shared stories while waiting, highlighting Prince’s strong connection with his local audience.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Ticket Line for Target Center Concert

Era: Planet Earth / 2007 Minneapolis Residency Period

Tone: Warm, community-focused, celebratory

Photography: Black-and-white portrait of Prince wearing sunglasses

 “All we gotta do is make it through the night.” — Dawn McGraw

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Star Tribune newspaper layout with bold headline, multiple columns of fan stories, and a central photo of Prince. Includes details about the ticket rush and promotional tie-ins with Verizon Wireless.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince (June 1, 2007) ALMA Awards Performance – Pasadena

• Prince (July 7, 2007) Target Center Concert, Minneapolis

• Prince (2007) Planet Earth Album & “Guitar” Single Promotion

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