Although not the county seat, the city of Renville is in Renville County, Minnesota. The chief routes through the city are US Route 212 and County Highway 6. Along Route 212, Renville is east of Sacred Heart and west of Danube. Granite Falls is about sixteen miles to the west. Both the city and county were named for Joseph Renville, who had served as a guide to the area, and is credited for having founded Fort Renville, which included living quarters for Renville and his family, along with housing for people known as his soldiers. The enclosed area included space for sheep, a herd of cattle, and several horses. Later, Fort Renville hosted the Lac qui Parle Sioux Mission, where several portions of the Bible were translated from French into the Sioux language, much of the work done by Renville himself. Part Dakotan and part French, Renville was very familiar with the wilderness in the area prior to its settlement by European-Americans. A regional pioneer, Renville was a courier, interpreter, and founder of the Columbia Fur Company, and also served as a captain during the War of 1812. Renville was platted when the railroad reached the area in 1878, and incorporated in 1906. Its population of just over a thousand has remained fairly stable since 1900. Situated near the Minnesota River Valley, in an area known for high agricultural productivity, the city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and agribusiness, serving as a service and distribution center for the surrounding region. The world’s largest sugar beet processing plant is in Renville.
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Renville is located about a hundred mile west of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Its official municipal web site presents a profile and history of the community, its organizational structure, meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, and contacts for council members and administrative personnel. Also included is a guide to local schools, churches, libraries, museums, businesses and events.
http://ci.renville.mn.us/
Larkin Tree Care & Landscaping, Inc.
Offering a variety of services in and around Renville, Minnesota, such as tree and shrub trimming and removal, stump grinding, landscape design, installation and maintenance, new lawn installations, tree work, hardscaping, mulch delivery, and the construction of retaining walls, walks and driveways. Its office location, hours and contacts are posted, and its services are described in detail.
http://www.larkintreeandlandscape.com/
Renville County West Public Schools ISD #2890
Headquartered in Renville, Minnesota, that public school district covers the communities of Danube, Renville, Sacred Heart, and the rural area surrounding these cities. Its elementary and high school programs are defined, including grade 7-12 course descriptions, curriculum maps, registration schedules and policies, a school calendar, and a schedule of sports and extracurricular activities.
https://www.rcw.k12.mn.us/
Family owned and operated, the retail dealership offers a variety of products and services, including flatbed trailers, enclosed trailers, skid loader attachments, and other types of trailers, trailer supplies, and accessories, as well as offering installation and repair services. Its inventory of new and used inventory is put forth, including a gallery of photographs, directions, hours of operation, and contacts.
http://www.renvillesales.com/
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative
Based in Renville, Minnesota, the farmer-owned producer of beet sugar produces about three million tons of sugar beets every year. Its purpose, history, and mission are defined, along with its subsidiaries, locations hours of operation and contacts, as well as information about beet sugar, its agronomic sustainability programs, corporate responsibilities, and a private shareholder login.
http://www.smbsc.com/
