Physical Therapist Alyvia Dobs, DPT, is joining St. Luke’s.
Dobs is from Duluth. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from the College of St. Scholastica. She is board certified by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
Dobs’ areas of interest include pelvic health, manual therapy and general orthopedics rehab.
Conducted every five years since 1995, the Bridge to Health Survey aims to answer a key question: How healthy is the Northland? It covers a wide range of topics including physical and mental health, nutrition, exercise, tobacco and alcohol use, dental care, insurance coverage, and social connection.
Negotiations continue at Solvay Hospice House and Essentia Health Surgery Center-Miller Hill in Duluth. Two bargaining sessions were held this week, with additional meetings scheduled for Sept. 8 at Solvay and Sept. 10 at the Surgery Center.
“LiveWell provides free activities to community members with the idea of improving well-being while building connections between people and the outdoors,” said Lynn Goerdt, a social worker and coordinator of LiveWell at UW-Superior.
If you’re eligible, roll up your sleeve. Memorial Blood Centers is taking appointments at mbc.org or 888-448-3252. Blood donors can give every 56 days, platelet donors twice a month.
Albany wide receiver Duane Brown emerged as the league’s top scoring threat in Week 1, finishing with two touchdown receptions and a league-high 12 points.
By Howie Hanson Defending champion Albany opened its 2026 Arena Football One season by overwhelming the Minnesota Monsters 50-23 on Saturday night, using a dominant second half to turn a competitive game into a runaway at MVP Arena. Albany led just 21-17 at halftime before seizing control after the break.
Albany quarterback Josh Kulka was named Arena Football One Player of the Week after throwing five touchdown passes in a 50-23 win over Minnesota on Saturday night. The Firebirds (1-0) visit Oregon (1-0) on Saturday night.