Writer in Residence: Brian Malloy at the Library

Award-winning novelist to offer twelve creative writing workshops in 2025
Award-winning novelist to offer twelve creative writing workshops in 2025
It is the policy of the Cook County News-Herald to withhold individuals' identification in Cook County Law Enforcement briefs. When court processes are complete, the Cook County News-Herald publishes a full accounting of names and penalties in its Matters of Record.
Stop by North House Folk School during the warmer months, and you might come across a group of students raising a timber frame structure on the commons. Most likely, these students are enrolled in one of North House’s Basic Timber Framing Courses. Timber framing is a core teaching theme at the folk school— this traditional construction method uses heavy timbers and wooden pegs to create beautiful, sturdy structures. Each year, North House students build 2-3 timber frame structures suitable for a variety of purposes. But what happens to these frames once class ends?
Lipstick on a Pig
BRIAN LARSEN
BRIAN LARSEN
On January 1, 2025, Dr. Ameen Taleb stepped into the role of North Shore Health (NSH) Ambulance Director, succeeding the esteemed Dr. Paul Terrill, who had led the department for over three decades. His departure marks a significant change in the organization.
Carl William Smith of Grand Marais, MN and Coolidge, AZ, passed away January 10, 2025 at the age of 84, after a lifelong struggle with health issues, beginning when he contracted polio at age 13. He faced each day with extraordinary strength and resilience.
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, passed away at the age of 80 on December 27, 2024, in Duluth Minnesota. She is survived by children, Lonnie (Pascale Marceau) Dupre; Todd (Julie) Dupre; Janie (John) DeLuce. Her grandchildren Jacob (Jade) Dupre; Cassie (Steve) Olson; Justine Kinard; Justin (Stacey) Okeson; Cody DeLuce; Cara (Stephan) Quie; Colby DeLuce; Trisha (Dave) Arnold; Robert S Arnold Jr. Her fourteen great grandchildren; Jayden, Ava, Austin, Tristan, Keegan, Grady, Audrey, Lexi, Sawyer, Penelope, August, Leona, Sydney and Jasper. Her brothers Glenn (Kathy) Grubbs; Michael (Kathy) Grubbs and many other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by infant son Kevin Dupre, parents Francis and Joyce Grubbs, brother David and sister Linda Zastrow.
JOANNE SMITH