Weekly Gem #68 When Doves Cry

Published 4/23/2016

Location: This 'hidden gem' is located on the Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis, MN (see Clue Me! Map).

“Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people.”

~Prince

Rest In Peace Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016).

Clue

A Princely house.

Description

The house at 3420.

Why It's Interesting

This is the house where "The Kid" (played by Prince) lived in the movie "Purple Rain."

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L'etoile du nord

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“Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people.” ~Prince

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