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WINKLER, MB

Dozens of Mennonites throughout the Pembina Valley are desperately scouring their ancestry books to find a relation to recently departed musician Prince.

“I had never heard of him before, but I just know he’s gotta be . Who was his father?” inquired Winkler-area farmer Henry Harder.

The legendary pop icon passed away suddenly last month at his Minneapolis studio. The artist, known for his flamboyant wardrobe and sexually-charged lyrics, died without a will, thus leaving his multi-million dollar estate in a position of uncertainty, as claimants seek to gain a piece of the fortune.

“I’m sure he’s in the Loewen book somewhere,” said local woman Martha Peters nee Loewen. “Plus, I’m certain my oma wore a purple dress just like that. Maybe this Prince fella got it as a

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