Editing Renville, Minnesota (section)

==History==
The city and county of Renville were named for [[Joseph Renville]], a man of [[France|French]] and [[Santee Sioux|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,<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n477 458]}}</ref> 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.