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Car Catches Fire During Demolition Derby with Driver Inside

The driver was able to make it out of the car and is now receiving medical care.

July 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BECKER COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – A man is recovering after a scary incident put an end to a demolition derby at the Becker County Fair. The incident took place at around 8 P.M. on Friday, July 26. The car of driver Ayden Bernard suddenly burst into flames. Bernard was able to escape the vehicle, which was tended to by nearby…

Becker County Fair celebrates 129 years, continues to be a hit among community

The Becker County Fair is back underway in Detroit Lakes!

July 27, 2023

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Thousands of people head to the fairgrounds at the junction of Rossman Avenue and West Lake Drive for the 129th annual Becker County Fair. “This year is the first year they did a cookie contest. That was huge. There’s beef showings, sheep, chickens, rabbits, amusement park rides, flowers, horses. They had a volleyball competition last…