Deadly Tornado Hits North Minneapolis

Deadly Tornado Hits North Minneapolis

Story By Marlin Levison

Deadly Tornado Hits North Minneapolis

Mea Miller, 13, sits outside her north Minneapolis home where she and her family rode out the tree damage from the storms, Sunday, May 22, 2011. (AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Marlin Levison)
MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITI Mea Miller, 13, sat Sunday outside her north Minneapolis home where she and her family rode out the storms.

Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 7:31 am, Mon May 23, 2011.

Deadly tornado Hits North Minneapolis Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS – At least one person died when a tornado hit Minneapolis on Sunday, damaging scores of homes, toppling hundreds of trees and leaving 18 people with minor injuries.

City spokeswoman Sara Dietrich said the death was confirmed by the Hennepin County medical examiner. She had no other immediate details.

Tornado warnings and watches had been issued Sunday evening throughout parts of the central U.S. In Missouri, authorities said a tornado hit a Joplin hospital and caused the roofs of two city fire stations to collapse. Jasper County emergency management director Keith Stammer said a tornado hit the St. John’s Regional Medical Center and that there are multiple reports of injuries.

In Wisconsin, a powerful storm caused significant damage in La Crosse, tearing roofs from homes and sending emergency responders to search damaged buildings for anyone trapped inside, officials said.

La Crosse County sheriff’s dispatcher Tim Vogel described the damage as “significant” but told The Associated Press there were no immediate reports of serious injuries.

In Minneapolis, the 18 people who were hurt were treated at North Memorial Hospital, and spokeswoman Wendy Jerde said the injuries were not serious. The metro area’s other two trauma centers, Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis and Regions Hospital in St. Paul, reported no injuries.

National Weather Service meteorologist Todd Krause said the line of damage stretched from just west of Minneapolis through the city and into the northeastern suburbs.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak said it wasn’t immediately clear how many homes were affected. “It’s a lot,” he said.

Though the damage covered several blocks, it appeared few houses were totally demolished. Much of the damage was to roofs, front porches that had been sheared away, or smaller items such as fences and basketball hoops.

The tornado left part of a garage door in a tree. Many large trees were uprooted and toppled or left leaning against houses.

Residents walked around their neighborhoods taking in all the damage. Some chatted on cellphones about what they saw, while others snapped pictures.

Others went to work, tending to downed trees with chain saws, machetes and hacksaws.

The tornado left a tree leaning against Pat Trafton’s house, but she said her family escaped harm.

“It’s been a crazy day,” Trafton, 67, told The Associated Press. “They say it was a monster tornado. … It all just happened so fast.”

Krause said it was clearly a tornado – the first to hit the city since August 2009. “There was no doubt right away,” the meteorologist said.

Some north Minneapolis residents told the Star Tribune they saw the tornado go through their yards.

“It went right between our houses,” said Tiffany Pabich, who was taking a nap just as the tornado passed. “A tree landed on top of my car. We smelled gas right away.”

The storms uprooted as many as 50 natural gas service lines in Minneapolis and suburban St. Louis Park, and CenterPoint Energy warned residents to be careful of gas leaks. Xcel Energy reported more than 20,000 of its customers lost electricity in the metro area.

The Minneapolis Police Department asked people who didn’t live in the area to stay away. A shelter for those displaced by the storm was set up Sunday afternoon at a nearby armory.

© 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Editors Note

Editor’s Note:

Devastation has once again struck in several places in the United States including Minnesota and Wisconsin. One death has been confirmed in northern Minnesota. Several tornadoes have wreaked havoc and citzens are in the process of clearing debris and pulling their lives back together The area where I live in Wisconsin suffered less damage than some. Please continue to pray for these areas and the people.
In Missouri, there is also devastation and 89 lives have been lost due to tornados. Please continue to pray for these areas and the people dealing with the destruction.
I feel that it is important to be aware of the weather conditions while JYJ is on American soil. That way we can pray for their safety also. Momma Cha

Translation 110522 (JYJ World Tour) Announcement About Ticket Sales For the Pusan Concert

Translation 110522 [JYJ World Tour 2011] Announcement About Ticket Sales For the Pusan Concert

Hello,

It’s C-JeS Entertainment.

[JYJ World Tour 2011] kicked off its big run of North America.

We’re here to give ticket information on the World Tour Pusan Concert that you all have been waiting for.

JYJ World Tour 2011 in Pusan

Location: Pusan Sahjik Sports Stadium

Date and Time: 6/11/2011~6/12/2011 (7pm 1 performance each day)

Ticketing Date: Wednesday, 5/25/2011

Ticket Seller: Interpark

We will update the exact time the tickets will be released soon.

Thank you always for cheering for and supporting JYJ.

We ask that you would show a lot of interest and anticipation for the World Tour Pusan Concert.

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Translation 110521 Daily Post of JYJ Tweets Jaejoong…

Translation: 110521 Daily Post of JYJ Tweets

Jaejoong tweets a thank you to his fans

(Jaejoong, 3:27pm KST) I highly treasure and thank each and every person who came to today’s performance. I love you..!

(Junsu, 4:02am KST) Our Director Kim.. is currently sleeping in the airport.. I’m sorry that I couldn’t protect you hyung.. lol http://twitpic.com/50oug1

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Translation 110518 JYJ Request An Apology From KBS…

Translation 110518 JYJ Request An Apology From KBS “Did We Ever Cause Problems In Society?”
C-JeS Entertainment has released an official position refuting the stance released by KBS on the 18th.

Through the official statement, CEO Baek Chang Joo of C-JeS Entertainment stated, “Regarding the lawsuit that KBS has deemed an issue, the Courts laid down the verdict that SM’s subordinate contract is one-sided and unjust last year, deeming it no longer valid.”

He continued to state, “Also, in February, the Courts recognized that SM was interfering with JYJ’s activities, leading to a strict order being laid down upon them. Therefore, KBS’ claim does not make sense as its statements are not in accordance with each other.“

He also added, “A verdict was made that SM must no longer interfere with the activities JYJ pursue with C-JeS under their contract,” and “These artistes are fighting a lonely battle against a prominent entertainment agency for the sole purpose of gaining a just contract.“

CEO Baek stated, “We believe it is not right for KBS, instead of maintaining an objective stance on the issue, to express its official position in a way that suggests that JYJ have caused problems in society to the public, who do not know much of the issue. Therefore, we request that KBS rectify their errors.”

Lastly, CEO Baek said, “Recently, JYJ have been chosen as honorary ambassadors for publicity projects led by the nation and various groups and have been enhancing national prestige. Therefore, it saddens us to see that others are claiming that JYJ are disrupting the order of the cultural industry.”

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Translation 110518 KBS Releases Its Official Position, “The Reason JYJ Can’t Appear On Music Bank”

Translation 110518 KBS Releases Its Official Position, “The Reason JYJ Can’t Appear On Music Bank..

”Broadcasting company KBS has released its official position on JYJ’s appearances on KBS TV shows.

On May 18th, the official position of KBS was released in response to the post titled ‘Please explain why JYJ can’t appear on KBS shows’ on the KBS Online Office Staff’s Replies thread.

The KBS variety program sector stated, “As JYJ’s lawsuit with their former agency has not yet ended, KBS is awaiting the results of the lawsuit with the most objective position as possible. The televised appearance of a celebrity locked in a legal dispute, such as a lawsuit, usually has an impact on the controversy that surrounds them. So it is a normal procedure to await the outcome of the situation and to refrain from allowing the celebrity to appear on TV.”

They continued to state that the dual-contract controversy was a main factor in their decision as they stated, “JYJ submitted an exclusive contract suspension injunction against their former agency, and they have been granted temporary independent activities in the entertainment industry till the verdict of the lawsuit. However, JYJ have signed a contract with their current agency and are currently promoting their album under a dual-contract.”

They also added, “These reasons have led KBS to conclude that continuous televised appearances by JYJ will lead to legal problems as well as a possibility of impeding the growth and order of the cultural industry. Until the final verdict of the legal dispute between JYJ and their agency is laid down, or until the lawsuit is ended through a settlement, KBS will refrain from allowing JYJ to appear on KBS’ shows and will only proceed to request their appearance once this has happened, taking into consideration the outcome of the lawsuit as well.“

This signifies that KBS has perfectly clarified all baseless rumors of external pressure on the broadcasting company.

This official position was written in response to a post submitted by Ahn Eun Young in the KBS Viewers’ Thread. Ms. Eun Young stated, “I would like to question why singers JYJ cannot appear on KBS programs and why their album has been excluded from the K-Chart. Though the lawsuit between them and SM has not ended, the Seoul District Courts stated on February 17th that, ‘SM can neither administer limits through their exclusive contact nor impose superintendency on JYJ’s activities in the entertainment industry’ and rejected SM’s application, meaning that the Seoul District Courts do not see any problems with JYJ’s activities in the industry.”

She also added, “I would like to know why JYJ are able to appear on KBS’ other programs but have been barred from appearing KBS’ music program. I hope to see an official position from the staff of KBS with the exact reason as to why the appearance of JYJ on the show as well as the K-Chart is being withheld.”

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News JYJ to KBS: Thank You for Promising That We’ll Appear on Music Bank Upon Album Release

NEWS JYJ to KBS: “Thank You for Promising that We’ll Appear on Music Bank Upon Album Release”

To the official position of KBS that stated that the reason that JYJ was unable to appear on “Music Bank” was that the album release did not materialize, JYJ’s agency revealed its position: “We thank KBS for its official position that once JYJ releases an official album, KBS will let JYJ appear.”
JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment revealed on the afternoon of the 19th: “At the action of the broadcast company refusing the appearance of an artist regardless of many reasons, the artist in fact cannot help but be the weaker party. As the court has acknowledged in February and as put down a judgment for compensation for interfering with activities, SM has sent to JYJ’s album producer Warner Music official documents (to hinder it from releasing a JYJ album). As such there are many mountains to climb before JYJ’s official album. However, we will overcome these invisible external pressures for the fans and show off an official album, and at that time we wish to visit the viewers through Music Bank.”
Continuing, C-JeS added: This current situation is one in which whether JYJ’s can appear or not was not the point but rather one in which on a public bulletin board an incorrect statement that damages JYJ had been posted. Therefore we wish that you correct the statement so that the viewers do not misunderstand. We also wish that you would think about this chain of events from the perspective of the viewers.”
On the 19th, KBS revealed through a writing it posted on its cyber promotional room regarding JYJ’s TV appearance that: “The reason JYJ could not appear on Music Bank was that the release of album did not materialize. The selection of the appearing artists is the inherent right of the producing crew. We will evaluate whether JYJ appears or not according to the future activities of JYJ such as an album release.”
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