Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz used purple ink on Tuesday to sign the bill dedicating the roadway formerly known as Minnesota Highway 5. Now, the path through in the Minneapolis suburbs of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie will be called the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.Purple road signs will soon go up along the highway declaring the new name, paid for by Prince’s friends and fans.
Waltz said Prince is part of the state's “shared cultural identity, that really does transcend generations.” Prince broke through in the late 1970s and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. His music — which includes hits like “Purple Rain,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “When Doves Cry” and “1999” — has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.The symbolic gesture's official status makes it different from other tributes, Smith said. “The governor signed it and put his dot on it. It’s heavy. It’s real powerful.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan showed her long-time appreciation for Prince by wearing purple pants and matching earrings with a photo of the singer from his “Purple Rain” performance at the Super Bowl.
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