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10,000+ Prince Fans Rally Amid Minneapolis Recovery Efforts

6/7/2026

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Over 10,000 Prince fans gathered in downtown Minneapolis to honor the artist and support recovery efforts.
Mayor Melvin Tennant said the gathering follows Operation Metro Surge, which cut over $70 million in hospitality wages and affected 4,600 workers.
Hotel occupancy across Minneapolis rose above 55 % between 2024 and 2026.
The city anticipates summer events such as the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship, Special Olympics USA Games and WWE SummerSlam.

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Over 10,000 Prince fans gathered in downtown Minneapolis to honor the artist and support recovery efforts.
Mayor Melvin Tennant said the gathering follows Operation Metro Surge, which cut over $70 million in hospitality wages and affected 4,600 workers.
Hotel occupancy across Minneapolis rose above 55 % between 2024 and 2026.
The city anticipates summer events such as the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship, Special Olympics USA Games and WWE SummerSlam.