Welcome to the official website for the city of International Falls, Minnesota. 

We’re glad you are browsing this site, and are confident it will entice you to personally visit this great community – or start or expand your business here.

International Falls is truly an “international city” – located on the United States and Canadian border. Wood products are our number one industry and tourism ranks number two.

Our international rail port of entry is the second busiest in North America (this amazingly includes the northern and southern US borders).  The Falls International Airport is the fourth busiest in Minnesota and was recently expanded to accommodate the largest of aircraft – both commercial and private.  International Falls also has one of three Foreign Trade Zones in Minnesota.  This zone provides companies financial advantages when warehousing, importing and exporting.

International Falls serves as the northern gateway to Voyageurs National Park (Minnesota’s ONLY congressionally enacted national park).  Voyageurs is a motorized, multi use park and encompasses 218,000 acres of water and pine studded islands. 

The city is fondly referred to as the “Icebox of the Nation” – and the winter temperatures we are famous for are responsible for creating one of the Midwest’s greatest winter playgrounds.  Winter visitors to the area enjoy world class ice fishing on Rainy Lake, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.  Cold weather testing of major automobile products is also an important component of our winter economy. 

The seasons are dramatic.  Spring, summer and autumn produce a plethora of color and recreation opportunities.  Summer temperatures are commonly in the 70’s and 80’s – and sometimes in the low 90’s.  Boating, canoeing, fishing, wildlife watching, waterskiing, picnicking and simply relaxing are our visitors favorite vacation activities.  Spring and autumn are incredible times to bird watch – as over 200 species migrate to/from our area.  Fishing is world class – anytime of year, and autumn’s landscape is simply indescribable.  Hunting for grouse, deer and bear are quite popular during the autumn season.

There’s so much more to share with you about this unique city on the border.  If you are interested in starting or relocating a business here, please call me.   I would be very happy to assist you.

Warmest Regards,
Shawn M. Mason
Mayor
218-341-6809 (cell)
218-283-9484 (city hall)