Chief Meteorologist "Too Tall" Tom Szymanski joins Derek Hanson to talk all things weather and more!

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The 10 best days of summer are near! Derek Hanson chats with the General Manager of the Red River Valley Fair, Cody Cashman about some of the events taking place July 4-13!

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Derek and Cary talk about the Moorhead Spuds and East Grand Forks Green Wave winning Minnesota Hockey State Hockey Tournament championships, the weekend ahead for the Force at Scheels arena vs. Muskegon and UND's NCHC best of three series vs. Omaha.

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Derek talks with Haugeberg about racing in Saturday's ARCA NASCAR Series at the Daytona International Speedway. Here is the link to KFGO's story on the West Fargo native and NDSU junior. https://kfgo.com/2025/02/11/ndsu-student-to-race-bison-themed-car-at-daytona-international-speedway/

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Frode Tilden joins The Drive Time News with Derek Hanson to give you all the details of the upcoming Norsk Christmas Banquet.

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Dr. Ann Keating discusses with Derek Hanson the Importance of Eye Health Screenings for older individuals. She will talk about how regular eye exams can detect other health issues, such as hypertension or high cholesterol, which are common concerns for older individuals.

Questions often asked::

1. Why are regular eye exams particularly important as we age?

2. We often hear that eye exams can reveal more than just vision problems. Can you explain how they might help detect conditions such as hypertension or high cholesterol?

3. What are some eye diseases that are more common in older adults and why is early detection so important?

4. For those who may feel their vision is fine, how often would you encourage them to schedule regular eye checkups.
   To reach them call: 701-235-0561 Or go to their website: https://eyeconsultantsnd.com/

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Derek and Susan talk about the need for volunteers, and how you can donate to the Big Brother/Big Sister program.

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Dr. Michelle Atchison joins Derek Hanson to discuss the impact of long-term exposure to bright sunlight and UV rays reflected off of water and sand. She also recommends the best types of sunglasses to protect the eyes and prevent damage.

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