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Petition To Rename Section Of Highway In Chanhassen After Prince Gets 1,300+ Signatures
The highway renaming is the dream of a group of his biggest fans.
February 25, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Nearly five years after his death, there is a push to re-name a portion of Highway 5 after one of Minnesota’s favorite sons. Prince fans want to see a seven-mile stretch of Highway 5 in Chanhassen renamed to Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway.
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The highway renaming is the dream of a group of his biggest fans. They already have the approval of Chanhassen City Council and now they’re collecting signatures to present to state lawmakers.
“His music, as amazing as it is, it’s what he’s done for our community is what is so important,” fan Lisa Levine said.
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