International Falls is a city located in Koochiching County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,703. It is the county seat of Koochiching County6. It is officially the coldest city in the United States with an average mean temperature of 36.4 degrees F, earning it the nickname "the Nation's Icebox." Nestled along the Minnesota and Ontario border, the International Falls area offers world class fishing. Besides it literally breathtaking beauty, Rainy Lake is teaming with a wide variety of game fish! Rainy River is an 80 mile long river connecting Rainy Lake and Lake of the Woods. Besides angling, visitors travel here for our attractions. Rainy Lake is a main gateway to Voyageurs National Park. Enjoy boat tours, interpretive programs, nature walks and more. Heritage tourism lovers will savor the Koochiching Museum, portraying the eras relating to Native Americans, Voyageurs and logging. The Bronko Nagurski Museum, adjacent to the Koochiching Museum, commemorates this NFL legend and native son. The Grand Mound History Center is the largest Laurel Indians prehistorical burial ground in Minnesota. Other attractions. . . a fire memorabilia museum, and wildlife museum are amazing. Paper mill tours and forest tours are offered by Boise Cascade. Beaches and playgrounds are plentiful. The scenic Rainy Lake Bike Trail begins in International Falls, goes through the historic village of Ranier, and proceeds to the Park's Rainy Lake Visitors Center. The Waters of the Dancing Sky State Scenic Byway begins along the Rainy River, from International Falls to Karlstad, Minnesota. World Class Golfing is offered at Falls Country Club, situated along the banks of Rainy River. The newly reconstructed 18 hole course is awesome, and open to the public!