International Falls, Minnesota
Nickname: Icebox of the Nation
Location of International Falls, Minnesota
Coordinates: 48°35′30″N 93°24′19″W / 48.59167, -93.40528
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Koochiching
Area
- Total	6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
- Land	6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
- Water	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Elevation	1,122 ft (342 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	6,703
- Density	1,069.3/sq mi (412.8/km²)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	56649
Area code(s)	218
FIPS code	27-31040[1]
GNIS feature ID	0645435[2]

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International Falls is located on the Rainy River directly across from Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. The two cities are connected by the Fort Frances-International Falls International Bridge. Tolls are only charged for north (Canadian) bound vehicles, but it is a round-trip toll. Voyageurs National Park lies 11 miles east of International Falls. There is a major U.S. Customs Port of Entry on the International Falls side of the toll bridge, and a Canadian Customs entry point on the north side of the bridge. The Rainy River is a river, approximately 85 mi (140 km), that forms part of the U.S.-Canada border separating northern Minnesota and northwestern Ontario. ... Motto: Industry and perseverance Country Canada Province Ontario District Rainy River District Established 1903 Government  - Mayor Roy Avis  - Governing Body Fort Frances Town Council  - MP Ken Boshcoff  - MPP Howard Hampton Population (2001)  - Town 8,315 Time zone Central (UTC-6) Postal code P9A Area code(s) 807 Website: Town of... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 107 Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... The Fort Frances-International Falls International Bridge is an international bridge connecting the towns of Fort Frances, Ontario and International Falls, Minnesota across the Rainy River. ... Established in 1975, Voyageurs National Park is a United States National Park in northern Minnesota near the town of International Falls. ...

History

Although the International Falls area was well known to explorers, missionaries and voyagers as early as the 1600s, it was not until the late 1800s that a small village was founded. This promising community originally was known as Koochiching, an Ojibway word meaning "neighboring lake and river." The inhabitants gave the names Rainy Lake and Rainy River to the nearby bodies of water because of the mist-like rain present at the falls where the lake flowed into the river.

In 1901 the village was incorporated and two years later its name was changed to International Falls in recognition of the river's role as a border between the United States and Canada.

Realizing the potential for water power and mills in the area, industrialist E.W. Backus, president of the Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company in the early 1900s, built a dam on the Rainy River to power the company's mills. Purchased by Boise Cascade Corporation in 1965, and sold to an investment group in 2003, the company remains the largest business and employer in the area. Edward Wellington Backus (1861 - October 29, 1934) was a timber baron, dam builder, mill owner, financier, developer of the northern reaches of Minnesota, and President of the Ontario & Minnesota Power Company and Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company. ...

Icebox of the Nation

International Falls long promoted itself as the "Icebox of the Nation", however the trademark for the slogan has been challenged on several occasions by the small town of Fraser, Colorado. Officials from Fraser claimed usage since 1956, International Fall since 1948. The two towns came to an agreement in 1986, when International Falls paid Fraser $2,000 to relinquish its "official" claim. However, in 1996, International Falls inadvertently failed to renew its federal trademark, although it had kept its state trademark up to date. Fraser then filed to gain the federal trademark.^[4] International Falls submitted photographic proof that its 1955 Pee Wee hockey team traveled to Boston, Massachusetts with the slogan.^[5] After several years of legal battles, the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially registered the slogan with International Falls on January 29, 2008, Registration Number 3375139.^[6] Only a few days after announcing its success in the trademark battle, International Falls had a record low temperature of −40°F (−40°C), beating a previous record of −37°F (−38.3°C) in 1967.^[7] “(TM)” redirects here. ... Downtown Fraser, Colorado Fraser is a town located in Grand County, Colorado. ... Official language(s) English Demonym Coloradan Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th in the US  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... The United States Constitution, the supreme law of the United States The United States Reports, the official reporter of the Supreme Court of the United States The law of the United States was originally largely derived from the common law of the system of English law, which was in force... The United States Constitution, the supreme law of the United States The United States Reports, the official reporter of the Supreme Court of the United States The law of the United States was originally largely derived from the common law of the system of English law, which was in force... Minor hockey is ice hockey for minors. ... Boston redirects here. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... PTO headquarters in Alexandria The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO or USPTO) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides patent and trademark protection to inventors and businesses for their inventions and corporate and product identification. ... is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.5 km²), of which, 6.3 square miles (16.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (2.03%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 6,703 people, 2,959 households, and 1,751 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,069.3 people per square mile (412.8/km²). There were 3,264 housing units at an average density of 520.7/sq mi (201.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.30% White, 0.28% African American, 2.58% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,959 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.85. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,908, and the median income for a family was $41,458. Males had a median income of $41,584 versus $20,053 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,171. About 10.0% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Climate

International Falls is often listed as the coldest city in the continental United States, with an average mean temperature of 36.4 °F (2 °C), which is actually the second lowest. The lowest being held by Fraser, Colorado at 32.5 °F. International Falls is still called the "Icebox of the Nation" after winning the claim in court. ^[8] One thing that does help or hinder International Falls is that Fraser is located within the Rocky Mountains which would help to depress low temperatures while International Falls is located on relatively flat land which takes longer to cool on warm summer nights. For individual mountains named Rocky Mountain, see Rocky Mountain (disambiguation). ...

Culture

• Border Land Arts Alliance
• Icebox Radio Theater

Icebox Radio Theater, based in International Falls, Minnesota, is a nonprofit organization that produces radio drama. ...

Transportation

Falls International Airport (IATA: INL, ICAO: KINL) is a public airport located just south of the city. The airport has two runways. It is mostly used for general aviation but is also served by one commercial airline: Northwest Airlines' Airlink, with three daily flights to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Falls International Airport (IATA: INL, ICAO: KINL) is a public airport located just south of the city of International Falls in Koochiching County, Minnesota, USA. The airport covers 681 acres and has two runways. ... Northwest Airlines, Inc. ... Northwest Airlink is the name of Northwest Airlines commuter airline subsidiaries, flying turboprops and regional jets from Northwests domestic hubs in Minneapolis, Detroit, and Memphis. ... Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (IATA: MSP, ICAO: KMSP) is the largest and busiest airport in the five-state upper Midwestern region of Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. ...

Reference in pop culture

A Sears Diehard car battery commercial was filmed here in the 1970s, playing on the city's extremely cold winter climate to promote the longevity and effectiveness of the product. Also, the fictional Minnesota small town of Frostbite Falls, which was the hometown of cartoon characters Rocket "Rocky" J. Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, was a spoof of the real-life International Falls. The fictional town was located in Koochiching County as well. Frostbite Falls, Minnesota is a fictional small town seen on the American animated series Rocky and His Friends and The Bullwinkle Show. ... Rocket Rocky J. Squirrel Rocket J. Squirrel, usually called by the nickname Rocky, is the name of the flying squirrel protagonist of the 1959-1964 animated television series Rocky and His Friends and The Bullwinkle Show (both shows often referred to collectively as Rocky and Bullwinkle), produced by Jay Ward. ... Bullwinkle J. Moose Bullwinkle J. Moose is a fictional character in the 1959–1964 animated television series Rocky and His Friends and The Bullwinkle Show (often collectively referred to as Rocky and Bullwinkle), produced by Jay Ward and Bill Scott. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Notable natives and residents

• Edward Wellington Backus
• Kevin Constantine
• Tammy Faye
• Jordin Martinez
• Joe Micheletti
• Bronko Nagurski
• Neil Sheehy
• Timothy Sheehy
• Frank Youso

Edward Wellington Backus (1861 - October 29, 1934) was a timber baron, dam builder, mill owner, financier, developer of the northern reaches of Minnesota, and President of the Ontario & Minnesota Power Company and Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company. ... Kevin Constantine (b. ... Tamara Tammy Faye Messner (March 7, 1942 – July 20, 2007) was an American Christian singer, evangelist, entrepreneur, author, talk show host, and television personality. ... Joe Micheletti (born on October 24, 1954 in International Falls, Minnesota) is a hockey analyst and reporter, and a former NHL and WHA defenseman. ... Bronislau Bronko Nagurski (November 3, 1908 - January 7, 1990) was an American football player. ... Neil Sheehy (born February 9, 1960 in Fort Frances, Ontario) is a retired American ice hockey player with dual citizenship. ... Tim Sheehy played high school hockey for International Falls, MN. He later played for the World Hosckey Associations New England Whalers. ...

See also

• U.S. Route 53
• U.S. Route 71
• Minnesota Highway 11

U.S. Highway 53 is a north-south United States highway that runs for 403 miles (649 km) from northern Minnesota to La Crosse, Wisconsin. ... U.S. Highway 71 is a north-south United States highway. ... Minnesota State Highway 11 is a highway in Minnesota which runs from the state line near Drayton, North Dakota to International Falls. ...

References

1. ^ ^{a b} American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
4. ^ Two Towns Feud Over Icebox Title, Associated Press, January 13, 2008.
5. ^ Curt Brown, International Falls says it loud: We're cold, and we're proud, Star Tribune, February 8, 2008.
6. ^ Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS), United States Patent and Trademark Office, Accessed February 11, 2008.
7. ^ Nation's 'Icebox' hits record 40 below zero, Associated Press, February 11, 2008.
8. ^ Riccardi, Nicholas. "Dueling for ‘Icebox of Nation’." Journal Gazette. March 5, 2007. Retrieved on March 5, 2007.

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External links

• International Falls city homepage
• International Falls Chamber of Commerce
• Convention and Visitors Bureau

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County seat: International Falls
Cities	Big Falls | International Falls | Littlefork | Mizpah | Northome | Ranier Koochiching County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Largest metro area Minneapolis-St. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Big Falls is a city located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. ... Littlefork is a city located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. ... Mizpah is a city located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. ... Northome is a city located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. ... Ranier is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. ...
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