Renville County News

A Winthrop resident who circulated a petition calling for a referendum vote on whether the City of Winthrop should participate in a proposed $70 million fiber optic project in Sibley and Renville counties said he'll run for city council this fall, after city councilors approved a resolution determining his petition was insufficient.

A retired U.S. Army sergeant is fighting City Hall over whether the City of Winthrop should participate in a proposed $70 million fiber optic project that would provide high-speed Internet, cable TV and telephone service to Sibley and Renville counties.

Linda Kramer and her family grow corn, soy beans, even a little wheat on 1,100 acres in rural Sibley County.

Renville County, MN - A fatal accident Sunday morning in Renville County. Authorities say the accident happened at the intersection of Renville County Road 5 and County road 4 about six miles south of Bird Island.