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International Falls
Koochiching County, Minnesota
ZipCodes
56649
Motto
Cold Spot of the Nation
The Icebox of the United States
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Here is a history page for International Falls.
First named Koochiching, an Ojibway name for the falls, in the late 1800's, the village was incorporated in 1901. The name was changed to International Falls in 1903. Where Rainy Lake flowed into Rainy River, there was a mist-like rain at the waterfall.
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Attractions
Bronko Nagurski Museum
Boise Cascade Paper Company
Voyageurs National Park
Rainy Lake
World's largest Thermometer
International Falls, Minnesota claims to be the coldest city
(on average) in the contiguous 48 states
Smokey the Bear Park
Located in the park,the famous statue of Smokey the Bear is one of the most photographed structures in this part of the state. It was dedicated on October 13, 1954 and stands 23 feet tall. The stump is 3 feet high - so the whole structure is 26 feet tall. It was originally built at a cost of $ 3,500 by the Koochiching County "Keep Minnesota Green" Committee. Also in the par, you can see the 22 feet high giant thermometer. The thermometer was dedicated on 8 January 1988. The total cost was about $ 20,000 of which $ 7,500 was contributed by the Koochiching County Board. The Chamber website has a picture of both Smokey and the Thermometer.
Koochiching County History Museum
214 6th Ave
International Falls, MN 5664956649-2336
Phone: 218-283-4316
Please call 1-800-FALLS-MN today to receive your free vacation planning kit.
International Falls serves as a gateway to Minnesota's only national park, Voyageurs National Park
Things to see and do in the area.
Noted Notables: Tammi Faye Bakker, Bronko Nagurski
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Economy & Industry
The mainstays of the local economy are wood products and tourism industries. The major employer is Boise Cascade Corporation which employs over 1,000 people.
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The city is governed by a Mayor and eight city council members.
International Falls is the county seat for Koochiching County.
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