Renville County

Sheriff’s Office

One person was injured in an accident Oct. 17 in Renville County.

At approximately 5:46 a.m., the Renville County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two-vehicle crash, which had occurred on 350th Street, approximately 1/8 mile south of 770th Avenue, or 5 miles south of Olivia, in Norfolk Township.

The preliminary crash investigation revealed that a 2006 Jeep Liberty, driven by Misty Brooks, 26, of Olivia, had been travelling north on 350th Street. Brooks’ vehicle then collided with a sugar beet lifter which was being towed by a John Deere tractor. The tractor was being driven by Marlo Macik, 46, of Hector. Macik had been travelling south on 350th Street.

Brooks sustained injuries and was trapped in her vehicle due to damage caused by the crash. Brooks’ child, Patricia Brooks, 2, was also a passenger in the vehicle and was uninjured.

Members of the Olivia Fire Department and Olivia Ambulance Service were able to extricate Brooks from the vehicle and she was transported to Renville County Hospital to be treated for her injuries. Brooks was later flown from Renville County Hospital to North Memorial Hospital by North Air Care. Macik did not sustain any injuries from the crash.

Assisting on scene were the Minnesota State Patrol, Olivia Fire Department and Olivia Ambulance Service.

The Renville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.

New Ulm Police

A chainsaw was reported stolen at 6:46 p.m. Wednesday from the 600 block of 5th South Street. The owners said the chainsaw was located outside the garage and was taken sometime overnight. The chainsaw was a Husqvarna model and is valued at $125.