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- Underage drinking project looks at perceptions
Most teenage students in Olivia, Minn., say it's wrong to get drunk. But they're not necessarily sure about what their friends think.
- Underage Drinking Project Looks At Perceptions
Most teenage students at Renville County West say it's wrong to get drunk. But they're not necessarily sure about what their friends think.
- Scott County: Winter Weather Advisory
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- Jury verdict decides injury lawsuit in fatal car crash
A Kandiyohi County jury found no negligence on the part of Matthew Koenen, 22, of Clara City, in the March 23, 2006, double fatality, motor-vehicle accident in which he was injured.
- Quick step for two points
Michael Fischer, front, of Renville County West strides for a first-half layup and draws a foul on Kruiz Lindblad of Dawson-Boyd in Camden North Conference boys basketball action Monday at Renville.
- MnDOT issues no-travel advisory in SW Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Transportation in Willmar is asking residents in the southwestern part of the state to stay off the roads.
- 'Corn N Rate Calculator' figures optimum nitrogen usage
Most fertilizer prices have been falling this fall, but not anhydrous ammonia. Retail prices in central Minnesota as of Nov.
- Late Rice worker remembered by co-workers for her warm and generous spirit
Family, friends and co-workers remembered Sue Leukam on Sunday for her warmth and generosity, her love of nature and the outdoors, and her love for her job as a medical records worker at Rice Memorial Hospital.
- Mankato Man Killed in Tanker Explosion
We know the name this midday of the semi truck driver killed yesterday after the propane tanker he was driving caught fire and exploded.The State Patrol says 44 year old Brad Ripley of Mankato was killed in the ...
- Semitanker explodes in Olivia
A semitanker carrying propane exploded in Renville County. The explosion happened on highway 71 just north of 212 in Olivia just before 7:30 Saturday morning.
- Recount Day 3: Lac qui Parle County begins its recount; Stearns County enters third day of recount
Minnesota's U.S. Senate Recount today has moved into its third day in west central Minnesota.
- Recounts will begin Wednesday in Kandiyohi County
Tables, chairs, pilers, sorters and - most importantly - ballots are being prepared for the recount in the U.S. Senate race that will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Kandiyohi County.
- Crashes increase in 4 of 8 area cou.....
An annual report from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety finds that the overall number of traffic crashes increased in four of the eight counties in this area in 2007 when compared with data from 2006.
- Effort Aims To Preserve Rare Rock Outcrops
Crisp, autumn mornings find Lawrence Muetzel climbing rock outcrops along the Minnesota River in southern Renville County, where he's busy turning back the tide.With chain saw in hand, Muetzel, 76, is removing ...
- Support grows for upgrade of U.S. 212, but coalition warns state funding not likely
Support by western counties was critical in making possible the $238 million in funding that built the "new" U.S. 212 between Minnesota 41 in Chaska and the existing U.S. 212 in Carver County, according to ...
- Man to be resentenced for shooting at Clara City police chief during chase
The man sentenced to 22 years in prison for shooting at the Clara City police chief during a September 2005 high-speed chase to Willmar will be resentenced, likely to less time behind bars.
- Hog farms in Dodge County cut odors with biofilters
Wood chips stretched out parallel to the entire length of the barn, the only visible part of the biofilter.
- How well do you know Minnesota counties?
Which county in Minnesota touches the most other counties in Minnesota? The key to winning this title is being a big county surrounded by smaller counties, yet not being a border county.
- Referendum Rejected
A southwestern Minnesota school district with some of the oldest buildings in the state won't be getting any new ones soon.
Renville Classifieds
Local classifieds for Renville, MN
City DescriptionRenville is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,323 at the 2000 census.
U.S. Route 212 and County Highway 6 are two of the main routes in the city.
The city and county of Renville were named for Joseph Renville, a man of French and Dakota descent who had extensive knowledge of the wilderness and served as a guide for many expeditions. Renville founded Fort Renville and served as a captain during the War of 1812. He was a courier, interpreter, and founder of the Columbia Fur Company. He earned respect that cut across the racial and ethnic boundaries of that era.
The city of Renville was platted in September 1878, when the railroad reached the area. It was incorporated in 1906. It has grown from a population of 250 in 1900 to more than 1,300 residents today.
It is situated near the Minnesota River Valley in a fertile agricultural area known for its high productivity. Renville's economy, past and present, is based largely upon agribusiness. Renville serves as an agricultural service and distribution center for the surrounding area, and the city boasts the world's largest sugar beet processing plant.
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