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 […]
KEDA Update – June 2016 Posted on June 2, 2016. Filed under KEDA Update, Newsletter. Spring explodes on the scene here in the Border Country where Mother Nature rewards us with a new season of renewal, rebirth, and optimism. The long warmer days provide the backdrop as construction season gets underway, the fishing opener gets locals and visitors […]
For entrepreneur Lyle Larson, the move from owning a sawmill in Littlefork to owning a venerable clothing store in downtown International Falls, just seemed like an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “I went from sawing logs to selling socks…go figure”, said Larson on his acquiring the store back in 2001. But recognizing opportunity and translating it […]