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Minnesota Moves To Honor Dylan And Prince
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Executive Summary
Minnesota lawmakers are weighing official state songs for Dylan and Prince, linking the state s music legacy to a new symbolic designation
- Minnesota lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to name two new official state songs
- The proposal would add Purple Rain and Girl from the North Country
- Hail! Minnesota would remain in place as the existing state song
- The bill was sponsored by five senators, including Democrats and Republicans
- It was referred to the State and Local Government Committee and later passed out of committee
- Supporters said the songs reflect Minnesota pride across generations
- Prince's sister and local music supporters publicly backed the measure
Quick Facts
- What: A bill to add two official state songs
- Where: Minnesota State Senate in St Paul
- Why: To recognize the states musical legacy and identity
- Who: Minnesota lawmakers, Prince and Bob Dylan supporters
- When: Introduced in 2025 and moving through committee
Coverage Timeline: 3056 Days
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Prince Rogers Nelson and Bob Dylan are discussed in a Far Out Magazine article about Minneapolis, noting Dylan's 1959 move to Minneapolis and Prince's lifelong stay.
A Minnesota Senate bill would designate Prince's Purple Rain and Bob Dylan's Girl from the North Country as official state songs.
Minnesota lawmakers in St. Paul on Tuesday considered a bipartisan bill to officially designate three state songs.
2025-03-14, Forbes reports Minnesota lawmakers may designate Prince's Purple Rain and Dylan's Girl From the North Country as official state songs.