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Renville is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,287 at the 2010 census.

U.S. Route 212 and County Highway 6 are two of the main routes in the city.

Renville city overview:
Name:	Renville city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Renville County
Elevation:	1,073 ft (327 m)
Total Area:	1.32 sq mi (3.42 km²)
Land Area:	1.32 sq mi (3.42 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,301
Population Density:	984.86/sq mi (380.19/km²)
ZIP code:	56284
Area code:	320
FIPS code:	2753890
GNISfeature ID:	0649934
Website:	www.ci.renville.mn.us

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History

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 1878, when the railroad reached the area. It was incorporated in 1906. It has grown from a population of 250 in 1900 to about 1,200 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.