While the International Falls Public Library has been sharing books with the community for over 100 years, like most libraries today, it has evolved into an informational resource center and community hub to meet the ever changing needs of the public. The library, located across from Smokey Bear Park in the town’s center, underwent a […]
The Minnesota, Dakota, and Western (MD&W) railroad is a short-line railroad that was created in 1909 to support the construction and operations of the Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company (MANDO). It is one of the oldest short line railroads in the country still operating. The MD&W was a key component of the history of the mill […]
Average high temperature for July 2016 for International Falls – 78.2 F. Number of trains crossing /entering through the Port of Ranier in 2015 – 3,732 (2nd nationally). Rank of Koochiching County among Minnesota counties in terms of overall physical size – 2nd.
After graduating from Falls High School in 2005, Emily (Halla) Gedde had little interest in returning to International Falls permanently. After meeting her now husband, Mike, at Bemidji State University, the couple planned to make their home in the Bemidji area. “I always enjoyed coming back to visit the Falls, but didn’t know if I’d […]
Eric Norstad is an avid hunter and recreational shooter who shared his passion with his son. They began shooting clay targets together and talked about the tremendous growth of the sport across the state. Three years ago, after some exploration with the Minnesota State High School League, Eric approached the International Falls School Board about starting a […]