The Renville County Historical Society seeks donations for their Shelving and Archival Boxes Fund to preserve local history. They utilize acid-free archival boxes from Gaylord, ensuring long-term preservation. Additionally, specific shelving and everyday supplies are needed for museum operations. Donations and purchases can be made via specified links or checks.
Surname Files in the Renville County Historical Society’s Research Library Updated 4/26/2026
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Last Updated: April 28, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
The RCHS Research Library has been gathering family history info for over 50 years. They collect everything from obituaries to graduation announcements about families in Renville County. If you want to help by donating items or if you’re looking for a specific name, hit up Nicole at the museum. They’re looking for more volunteers too!
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Last Updated: January 26, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
Preserving Renville County’s History since 1940!
The Renville County Historical Society seeks donations for their Shelving and Archival Boxes Fund to preserve local history. They utilize acid-free archival boxes from Gaylord, ensuring long-term preservation. Additionally, specific shelving and everyday supplies are needed for museum operations. Donations and purchases can be made via specified links or checks.
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Posted: October 22, 2021 by Renville County Historical Society
Grover Cleveland Jaehning, Morton Pharmacist 1908-1958
Grover Cleveland Jaehning was the first subject Reverand Leroy Lothert wrote about in the “Profiles of the Past” published in the Morton Reminder. Rev. Lothert’s book, “Profiles of the Past”, a collection of his articles is available on… Read More
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Posted: August 8, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
Wilkinson honored for World War I Duty
Published in the Redwood Gazette November 11, 1993, written by staff writer Vicki L. Gerdes FRANKLIN – Seventy-five years ago today, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an historic treaty… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
BASKETBALL TEAM KEEPS ON WINNING
Published in the Morton Enterprise on November 26, 1915. Belview and this Time on Opponents Home Floor—Score 46 to 23 Friday night brought out another victory for the local high school team, a second winning over the town… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
SHALL WE HAVE A BASEBALL TEAM AGAIN
Published in the Morton Enterprise on March 31, 1916. Neighboring Towns Asking for Dates and Expecting Us to Again Have a Strong Winning Team While all the neighboring towns are writing to Morton trying to schedule games, we… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
Last Week’s Games VS Madison and Gibbon
Published in the Morton Enterprise on March 3, 1916. The past week has been a “beaner” for basketball, and altho there has not been a game played on the home floor, every Mortonite has witnesses each game once… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
LOCAL QUINT DEFEATS MARSHALL 42-21
Published in the Morton Enterprise on March 10, 1916. They Now Have Claim To Al But The Northern Part of Dist. 7 – Willmar or Alexandria Game Decides In a game characterized by much unnecessary roughness and countless… Read More
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Last Updated: April 27, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
BASKETBALL BOYS TWICE DEFEAT OLIVIA
Published in the Morton Enterprise on February 25, 1916. First Victory Here Friday Night With 65 to 15 Score. Tuesday Evening at Olivia Armory Morton Wins With Fine Score of 23 – 18 After a successful victory over… Read More
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Posted: April 6, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME HERE SATURDAY
Published in the Morton Enterprise on February 4, 1916. Madison Basket Shooters will Endeavor to Lessen Morton’s Chances in District Championship Contest Local basketball fans are becoming intensely nervous in anticipation of the fast game to be played… Read More
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