Minnesota's western Lake Superior region is a land of contradictions. Duluth first appears over the horizon, a gray speck of factories and silver smoke on the shoreline, an ironic gateway to the north shore of Lake Superior, a place known for its untrammeled and pristine beauty. In this part of the world, Lake Superior has a reputation for being a fierce and untamed place. Stoic Duluthians know
A 32-year-old youth counselor pleaded not guilty yesterday to rape and prostitution-related charges as prosecutors depicted him as a man who abused his authority at a community center for at-risk youth. Derrick Patrick was indicted on single counts of rape and inducing a minor into prostitution and four counts of engaging in sex for a fee. During his arraignment ...
