Tragic Incident in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — An unfortunate incident unfolded in south Minneapolis resulting in the loss of a metro firefighter's life and leaving another individual injured after a late-night shootout, as reported by the police.
Upon receiving a distress call around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, the Minneapolis Police Department rushed to the scene on the 900 block of Cedar Avenue South. They discovered a man in his 40s with critical injuries who was later pronounced dead at Hennepin Healthcare. Another man, with less severe injuries, also sought medical attention at the hospital.
Identity of the Deceased
A spokesperson for the City of Eden Prairie confirmed the tragic demise of firefighter Joseph Johns in the shooting incident. Johns, who served in the Eden Prairie and Eagan fire departments, was off-duty at the time of the altercation.
"You were the best human and I will miss you dearly," expressed Justin Anderson, a close friend and former colleague of Johns, in a heartfelt Facebook post.
Johns' journey in the Eagan Fire Department began as a volunteer in 2015, eventually leading to his role as a firefighter in 2020, as per the City of Eagan.
"We are appreciative of the outpouring of support and understanding during this period of profound grief," stated a representative from Eagan.
Details of the Incident
The shootout erupted when gunfire was exchanged across Ninth Street towards a gathering in a parking lot, initiating a retaliatory response from the group present. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the authorities are actively investigating the matter.
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President Xi Jinping arrived in France on a state visit on Sunday
The program of the visit includes issues that need to be resolved in the economic, trade and political relations between China and the European Union
On Sunday afternoon, President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris for a two-day state visit, reports the French newspaper “Le Figaro”. He was met by the French Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, at the Paris Orly airport. On Monday, “Le Figaro” also informs, Xi Jinping will begin a series of talks with President Emmanuel Macron (who previously held talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz). On Monday morning, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will join the Franco-Chinese couple at the Elysée Palace for a session that should allow the smoothing of the commercial differences – which are not few – between the European Union and China. In danger of being caught between the US and China’s massively government-backed economies, the European Union has stepped up investigations in recent months into Chinese state subsidies for several industrial sectors, especially the production of electric cars , thus influencing competition.
Anyway, at this stage no terrible contract analysis is announced, but investment discussions will take place. A French-Chinese economic forum, which will take place on Monday at the Marigny theater, is also included on the agenda of the Chinese leader’s visit. After a ceremony in memory of France’s heroes, then a banquet at the Elysée, on Monday, Emmanuel Macron and Xi Jinping will have a tête-à-tête conversation dedicated to political issues. A joint press conference is also included in the program. Informed sources, quoted by “Le Figaro”, announce that President Macron will ask his Chinese counterpart to support the “Olympic truce” in the event of all conflicts during the Olympic Games this summer. The sources also say that Paris wants to ensure that China, Vladimir Putin’s main ally, does not become a clear supporter of Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine in the near future. On the contrary, Paris could ask China to use the means at its disposal to influence Moscow and contribute to a settlement of the conflict.
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President Xi Jinping arrived in France on a state visit on Sunday
“We Sandiegans feed the Vallenato culture”: Unaldo Rocha
From the first round of the category Unreleased Song from the 57 Vallenato Festival, the ‘Sing, Valley, Sing’ ride appeared as one of the favorites and best rated. His composer, the mayor of San Diego, Unaldo Rocha, knew how to create an environment that gave life to his work: vocal performance and emotional gestures, plus a bar of friends and collaborators who adorned the orchestra.
After the second round, especially in the semi-finals, the competition is so even that the attendees feel a sense of injustice when some songs are eliminated.
At the final that took place in the Five composers arrived at Parque de la Leyenda Vallenata: Enrique Alfredo Ariza, with the ‘Esencia parrandera’ ride; Everardo Armenta, with the merengue ‘Palabras mayors’; Marcelino Enrique with the son ‘The Purity of Folklore’; José Carlos Guerra with the ‘La Casa del Folclor’ walk, and Unaldo José Rocha, with the ‘Sing, Valley Sing’ walk.
They all had in common the literary richness of their songs and the score of 1,200 in the semifinals. However, in the final, Mayor Unaldo Rocha won, who preferred that he did not like being reminded of his position. “Right now I am not a mayor, I am a cultural promoter of San Diego“, he told THE PILÓN.
But how did the lyrics of your song come about? “When one composes, with the soul, the heart, one composes every day. I made a song for Valledupar with a lot of respect and affection; to that vallenato heart that inspires so much. We San Diego residents are part of the Valledupar Metropolitan Area, which is the soul of Cesarense culture,” he noted. And I add: “We Sandiegans feed the Vallenato culture, which allows us to represent Colombia before the whole world.
What does this award mean for a mayor? “It is a great joy, but also a responsibility with Vallenato music. We must not lose our way in vallenato music, authentic vallenato is the one that must prevail. We composers are indebted to folklore to preserve it, embrace it and promote it more every day, so that this folklore is eternal.”
How did you differentiate yourself from your competitors? “I believe in authenticity, in the way of interpreting, but above all in poetry. It is a very great poetry that highlights how immense Valledupar is for the entire province.”
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Despite his musical vein coming from his grandfather Andrés Becerra, who partied with Rafael Escalona, this was his first time participating in the Vallenato Festival because he made the decision that he would not compete until he won a festival with national recognition. In 2022 he was king of kings in Patillal.
With his performances, the mayor has been king in 15 festivals. “In this song I thank Valledupar, as spokesperson for the people of San Diego, who have been a cultural support for Valledupar. Furthermore, the story goes that the Tupes Indians, from our region, came to support the conflict between Chief Upar and the Spanish,” he said.
“Sing, Valley, Sing, your song represents a people that shows its culture and its legacy. You keep affection and nobility in your bosom; you are the surprise of the Colombian Caribbean; You have a charm because you Valledupar are the love, love of the king in the great city, Valle del Cesar”says part of the song.
By Deivis Caro
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