Nicole Elzenga, Executive Director Nicole Elzenga started as our Executive Director on February 20, 2015. Nicole has jumped in with both feet and is off and running. Prior to coming to RCHS she worked for 15 years as… Read More
Next year is the 100th Anniversary of the United States entering the “War to End All Wars” aka World War I. In 1920 the Olivia Times Publishing Company printed a book about all the veterans who took… Read More
My day, most of the time, starts at 10:00 AM when the Renville County Historical Society & Museum (RCHS) opens, though on days when I have a deadline to meet or have a lot of research to do… Read More
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Meet the Staff by Linda Balk
Last Updated: March 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Nicole Elzenga, Executive Director Nicole Elzenga started as our Executive Director on February 20, 2015. Nicole has jumped in with both feet and is off and running. Prior to coming to RCHS she worked for 15 years as… Read More
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Working and Learning by Linda Balk
Last Updated: March 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Next year is the 100th Anniversary of the United States entering the “War to End All Wars” aka World War I. In 1920 the Olivia Times Publishing Company printed a book about all the veterans who took… Read More
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A Day in the Life of a Researcher by Linda Balk
Last Updated: March 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
My day, most of the time, starts at 10:00 AM when the Renville County Historical Society & Museum (RCHS) opens, though on days when I have a deadline to meet or have a lot of research to do… Read More
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Blog
Last Updated: March 14, 2017 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
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Share your story
Last Updated: October 22, 2021 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
What is your connection to Renville County? Share your story below about your connection to Renville County. What town or township did you live in? Where did you go to school? Do you have any special stories you… Read More
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Helpful Links
Last Updated: December 10, 2025 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Click on the name below to be forwarded to their website: Renville County Related Newspapers Standard-Gazette Messenger (Franklin/Fairfax) www.sgmnews.com Redwood Falls Gazette (Morton/Franklin) www.redwoodfallsgazette.com Renville County Register (Olivia, Renville, Sacred Heart, Morton) www.rcregister.com News*Mirror Union (Bird Island, Hector,… Read More
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Membership Impact!
Last Updated: March 6, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Are you passionate about preserving the rich history of Renville County? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community while enjoying exclusive benefits? BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Why Become a RCHS member? Preserve the Past:… Read More
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2026 Board Members
Last Updated: February 4, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
District 1: Mark Koenig, Buffalo Lake (2027) District 2: Dawn Bleick, Fairfax (2027); Colleen Freitag (Treasurer), Franklin (2026); Ron Keller, Morton (2028); Molly Schweinfurther, Morton (2028); Kurt Valentin (Vice-President), Franklin (2026) District 3: Barb Squibb, Bird Island (2028);… Read More
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About Us
Last Updated: May 26, 2023 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
The Renville County Historical Society was organized in 1940 for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Renville County. Some Special Projects: ● Fixing the Flag Area and installing the United States Flag, Minnesota Flag… Read More
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