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Snafu leads Renville County to table 5 percent increase in pay scale

Renville County may not be able to provide funds to the Voluntary Employee Benefits Association accounts of all employees at the top of wage scale as hoped.

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Renville County looking to increase wages for retention, recruitment

If a proposal to implement a 5% pay scale progression is approved for Renville County employees, the increase in wages would not apply to elected officials.

February 24, 2023 06:18 AM

Portrait of Lisa Meints, serving as interim auditor/treasurer for Renville County

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Renville County commissioners appoint Lisa Meints as auditor treasurer

The county board of commissioners appointed Lisa Meints to serve as the county's first appointed — rather than elected — auditor/treasurer.

January 13, 2023 04:11 PM

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Renville County has received nearly $9M over six years in federal or state of Minnesota emergency assistance

Renville County has received federal or state emergency assistance to recover damages for 13 weather-related events in last six years.

January 12, 2023 05:35 PM

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Renville County Jail anticipates doubled costs for medical services

The current provider of medical services has filed for bankruptcy protection. Replacing the service will come at nearly twice the cost.

December 30, 2022 05:44 PM

By Tom Cherveny

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Renville County considering purchase of full-body scanner to prevent contraband entering jail

A number of Minnesota jails have installed full-body scanners to catch contraband since the Legislature opened the way for their use in 2019, but they are pricey.

December 23, 2022 04:13 PM

By Tom Cherveny

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Renville County making auditor/treasurer appointed position as Minnesota law allows

The Renville County decision to make the auditor/treasurer an appointed position follows the resignation of newly re-elected Auditor/Treasurer Marc Iverson.

December 15, 2022 05:06 PM

By Tom Cherveny

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Renville County OKs tax abatement to support $2.4 million Olivia, Minnesota, housing project

A developer with ties to Renville County is looking at a $2.4 million housing project on former hospital site in city of Olivia, Minnesota. Tax abatement from the city and county will help.

December 14, 2022 05:54 AM

By Tom Cherveny

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Renville County Attorney's Office seeking contract for outside help for coming year

Renville County Attorney Kelsie Kingstrom asked the county Board of Commissioners to approve a one-year contract with a Stillwater law firm to assist her office. The help is needed while she takes a three-month leave and to reduce the backlog of cases.

November 20, 2022 05:44 PM

By Tom Cherveny

Marc Iverson has resigned his position as Renville County Auditor Treasurer

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Renville County looking to make auditor/treasurer an appointed position

The vacancy created by the resignation of Renville County Auditor/Treasurer Marc Iverson makes it possible for the County Board of Commissioners to make the position appointed rather than elected.

November 17, 2022 06:33 AM

By Tom Cherveny

Dave Rettman with DRC of Litchfield is at the controls as the old Renville County Hospital and Clinic is razed in Olivia in June 2017 in this Tribune file photo. The 55,000 square foot structure was removed to open the site for development. A residential development is now being proposed for the site.

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Developer proposes $2.4 million housing project at former hospital site in Olivia, Minnesota

A Bird Island native and his spouse operating a property management company in Idaho are proposing to develop eight patio homes on the former hospital site in the heart of Olivia.

November 03, 2022 05:43 AM

By Tom Cherveny

Auditor/Treasurer Marc Iverson addresses the Renville County Board of Commissioners in this Tribune file photo from 2018.

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Renville County's chief election official makes his point on importance of voting

Auditor/Treasurer Marc Iverson has been speaking to high school students about the importance of voting since a classmate of his daughter grumbled that voting doesn't matter. He will be overseeing his last election as Renville County auditor this November after announcing his intentions to resign in December.

October 21, 2022 05:14 AM

By Tom Cherveny

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Renville County looking at employee recruitment, retention in tight labor market

Renville County stacks up well when measured against other public sector employers for compensation and benefits. The Board of Commissioners is asking if the traditional measures are enough in a tight labor market.

October 12, 2022 06:50 AM

By Tom Cherveny