International Falls, Minnesota
International Falls is a city of 5,642 people in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
Why visit International Falls
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Frances – International Falls International Bridge, Cine 5, Finstad's Auto Marine Shop and Koochiching County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average -6°F, and about 73 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in International Falls
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About International Falls
International Falls (sometimes referred to as I-Falls) is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,802 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article International Falls, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fort Frances – International Falls International Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge
Museums and landmarks9
Finstad's Auto Marine Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Ranier, United States of America
Koochiching County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Courthouse in International Falls, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
The Flint House
Restaurant · Fish, French, Italian, Regional, Steak House · 1.7 mi
232 Scott Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
18 more on the map.
History
The area now known as International Falls was inhabited by many indigenous peoples. The International Falls area was well known to explorers, missionaries, and voyagers as early as the 17th century. It was not until April 1895 that the community was platted by L. A. Ogaard, a teacher and preacher for the Koochiching Company, and named Koochiching. The word "Koochiching" comes from either the Ojibwe word Gojijiing or the Cree Kocicīhk, both meaning "at the place of inlets", referring to the neighbouring Rainy Lake and River. The European 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.
On August 10, 1901, the village was incorporated. 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. It was incorporated as a city in 1909.
From the History section of International Falls, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
2326 Highway 53, International Falls
The Nomad Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
10 Riverview Boulevard, International Falls
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Northwest Catholic District School Board Office
School · 1.8 mi
555 Flinders Avenue, Fort Frances
Healthcare7
Ontario Additctions Treatment Centre Fort Frances
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Victoria Avenue
Map of International Falls
139 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°F | -6°F | 0.8 in | 15.7 in |
| Feb | 22°F | -3°F | 0.7 in | 12.6 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 12°F | 1.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 26°F | 1.6 in | 7.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 38°F | 3.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 50°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 51°F | 31°F | 2.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Nov | 34°F | 18°F | 1.4 in | 12.1 in |
| Dec | 21°F | 3°F | 1.0 in | 15.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Intl Falls Intl Ap 72747 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Koochiching County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2022-07-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Falls International Airport (INL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Ranier 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Littlefork 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Orr 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Baudette 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- International Falls, Minnesota 1, Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis), CC BY-SA 2.0
- International Falls MN banner, Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis), CC BY-SA 2.0
- International Falls, Minnesota post office, Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Koochiching County and Bronko Nagurski Museum-International Falls MN, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KoochichingCountyMN Courthouse 2018, Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Finstad's Auto-Marine Shop, David C. Bloom, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS061-E-51024 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-55486 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Backus Community Center, BackusAB, CC BY-SA 4.0
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