Essentia Health St. Mary’s

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.

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…

Essentia Health Fire & Ice event canceled in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.–Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes has decided to cancel and postpone two community events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual Fire & Ice event scheduled for September 25 has been canceled. The Essentia Health St. Mary’s Foundation will release new ways the community can support the foundation in the future. Additionally, the annual Community Blood…