Record Low Set In One Of Nations Coldest Cities Feb 12, 2008
(February 11, 2008)--A few days after winning a federal trademark making it officially the "Icebox of the Nation," International Falls, Minnesota has the record-low to back it up ... The temperature also fell to 40 below in Embarrass, which is 80 miles southeast of International Falls. (KWTX.com, TX)
Welcome to the Icebox of the Nation!’ Minnesota town hits record low Feb 12, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS It lived up to its name: The temperature in International Falls fell to 40 below zero Monday, just a few days after the northern Minnesota town won a federal trademark making it officially the Icebox of the Nation ... The previous record low for Feb. 11 in International Falls was 37 below, set in 1967, said meteorologist Mike Stewart at the weather service in Duluth ... The temperature also fell to 40 below in Embarrass, 80 miles southeast of International Falls. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bitter Cold, Whiteouts Hit Upper Midwest... Feb 11, 2008
International Falls, Minn. the Canadian border city that's won the trademark of "Icebox of the Nation," was only 15 degrees below zero by noon Sunday, but the wind chill was a painful 40 below. (The Drudge Report)
Snow on the way to southern Minnesota Feb 11, 2008
International Falls lived up to its claim of being the "Icebox of the Nation." The town on the Canadian border had a low of 39 below. Hibbing bottomed out at 30 below. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Minn. Town Wins 'Icebox Of The Nation' Feb 10, 2008
Town Wins 'Icebox Of The Nation' , US Trademark Office: International Falls, Minn ... US Trademark Office: International Falls, Minn ... INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (CBS News)
Trademark office: International Falls is Icebox of the Nation’ Feb 9, 2008
Trademark office: International Falls is Icebox of the Nation ... INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn ... International Falls has iced its claim to be the Icebox of the Nation. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Canada-United States entry rules change Feb 1, 2008
The changes have not been communicated well, said Shawn Mason, mayor of International Falls. Mason praised members of Minnesota's congressional delegation as well as the head of the local Port Authority, who is a DHS employee, but said overall the agency has not reached out with any media campaign to local residents. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Saturday's Scores Jan 27, 2008
International Falls 3, Moose Lake Area 2. Luverne/Adrian 11, Redwood Valley/SpringfieldWabasso 1. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thursday's Boy's Basketball Scores Jan 25, 2008
Littlefork-Big Falls 55, International Falls 47. Maranatha Christian 53, Bethany Academy 29. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Golden Gophers Tip UMD as Goaltenders Shine in Weekend Series Jan 24, 2008
"I saw Wheels throw it to the net and I just managed to get my stick on it," said Gordon, who is from International Falls, Minn. "Felt good to get one, because there were a lot of Up North people here. It's a small rink with a lot of big guys - it wasn't pretty, and we're not happy with the tie.". (Wcha.com)
Another night of frigid weather in Minn. Jan 23, 2008
International Falls had a low of 28 below and Hibbing fell to 24 below. Other parts of the state also were chilly. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Arctic Blast Hits From Fargo to Florida Jan 20, 2008
The warmest temperature in the state was minus 11, with a minus 20 wind chill, and the coldest town International Falls dropped to minus 41 with the wind chill. The bitter cold has even left a 53-foot waterfall near Minneapolis frozen solid. (ABC News)
No. 14 Tigers breeze past Mankato East Jan 16, 2008
The Tigers have now won four in a row since losing a 3-2 overtime decision to second-ranked International Falls in the championship game of Rochester s holiday tournament. Published: Jan 15, 2008 - 11:37:08 pm CST. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
* World News Quick Take Jan 15, 2008
Fraser, Colorado, town manager Jeff Durbin said the Minnesota town of International Falls has replied to a lawsuit filed by Fraser with a countersuit. Fraser officials say their town has used the phrase since 1956, and officials in International Falls say they have used it since 1948 ... On Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service said, Fraser was the warmer of the two cities at a balmy minus 17oC. International Falls was minus 18oC.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Towns in Colo. and Minn. face off over claim to be nation's ice box Jan 15, 2008
- A feud between Fraser and International Falls, Minn ... Fraser officials say their town has used the phrase since 1956, and officials in International Falls say they've used it since 1948 ... The two chilly municipalities fought an earlier cold war over the motto decades ago that ended in 1986 with Fraser giving up its "official" claim to the trademark in exchange for $2,000 from International Falls. (AZCentral -- News)
Temperatures fall to 20 below in northern Minn. Jan 15, 2008
International Falls plunged to 20 below, Hibbing reached 18 below and Alexandria and St. Cloud both bottomed out at 13 below. In northeastern Minnesota, Embarrass fell to 24 below while Tower had a low of 18 below. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
'Ice Box' Feud Heats Up Jan 14, 2008
Fraser, Colorado Town Manager Jeff Durbin said the Minnesota town of International Falls has replied to a lawsuit filed by Fraser with a countersuit. Fraser officials say their town has used the phrase since 1956, and officials in International Falls say they have used it since 1948 ... The two chilly municipalities fought an earlier cold war over the motto decades ago that ended in 1986 with Fraser giving up its "official" claim to the trademark in exchange for $2,000 from International Falls. (Fox News)
Wednesday's High School football scores Oct 18, 2007
Cloquet 28, International Falls 6. Concordia Academy-Bloomington 24, Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity 14. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Jury Mulled $3.6 Million Download Award Oct 11, 2007
Reinke, 41, who lives in International Falls, said jurors didn't talk about the verdict's impact on Thomas. Thomas has said she makes $36,000 a year working for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. (ABC News -- Wire)
Would you live here? Sep 30, 2007
Boise Cascade was expanding its International Falls paper mill with a non-union Alabama-based contractor who brought in hundreds of southern workers to live in a camp outside the site. Tensions ran high in the small town until about 400 union supporters stormed the camp and burned it to the ground. (Rockford Register Star)
Minnesota Golden Gophers Aim for Three-Peat in WCHA Race Sep 22, 2007
International Falls, Minn. - Sioux Falls, USHL. (Wcha.com)
Thursday's High School Volleyballscores Sep 21, 2007
International Falls, 12-25, 20-25, 25-16, 26-24, 16-14. Climax/Fisher def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Weekly Release: Vikings meet No.2 North Dakota in home opener Sep 19, 2007
TE 84 Troy Ott (6-5, 260, Sr., Dickinson, ND) 87 Blair Grover (6-3, 240, Jr., Mequon, WI) LT 76 Brett Bauer (6-7, 310, Sr., Dickinson, ND) 72 Erik Moe (6-4, 280, Jr., International Falls, MN) LG 77 Brian Troen (6-3, 285, Jr., Racine, WI) 62 Nathan Johnston (6-1, 280, Sr., Lignite, ND) C 75 Mitch Braegelman (6-1, 280, Jr., St. Cloud, MN) 74 David Koelln (6-5, 270, So ... International Falls, MN) RE 91 Alex Cadwell (6-3, 245, Sr., Stillwater, MN) 94 Nick Farstveet (6-5, 255, So ... Fargo, ND) 8... (Wwuvikings.com)
His living in a fantasy world over in no time Sep 7, 2007
I was back to being the only American male south of International Falls, Minn. who wasn't in a fantasy league. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cop who arrested Craig known for discretion Sep 1, 2007
Karsnia grew up in International Falls, on the Canadian border, where he received a 2-year degree at a community college. He got a bachelor's degree in 2000 in law enforcement at St. Mary's University in Winona. (CNN -- US)
Officer who arrested Craig has reliable reputation, moved up fast Sep 1, 2007
Karsnia grew up in International Falls, on the Canadian border, and worked as a butcher s assistant at Karsnia Meats and as produce clerk at a grocery store, according to employment records kept by the airports commission. He got a 2-year degree at a community college in International Falls and then in 1998 moved 320 miles south to get a bachelor s degree in 2000 in law enforcement at St. Mary s University in Winona ... According to an item in the International Falls newspaper, Karsnia is... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Royalton stoplight causes traffic jams Jul 24, 2007
Emily Whitbeck, a frequent north-south traveler who drives between St. Cloud and International Falls, says Royalton "is really one of the dreaded points of my trip." She says she'll be making some good time on the highway, "and all of a sudden I'm at a stoplight again with all the cars I just passed.". Royalton's stoplight was installed in 1996, and LuAnn Schraut, owner of the Royalton Discount store. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
TV evangelist Messner dies at 65 Jul 23, 2007
" The Bakker's ministry earned millions of dollars Born Tamara Faye LaValley in International Falls, Minnesota on 7 March 1942, Messner was the eldest of eight children. She met Bakker at the North Central Bible College in Minneapolis and were married in 1961. They got their break on TV evangelist Pat Robertson's show, and set up PTL in 1974. The ministry, at its peak, claimed more than 500,000 followers, the Associated Press (AP) reported. It boasted a hotel, a shopping mall, theme park and... (BBC News)
International Falls MN Travel Jul 14, 2007
International Falls, Minnesota is the gateway to Voyageurs State Park and the home of stunning northern beauty ... Where is International Falls, Minnesota ... International Falls is on the northern Minnesota border with Ontario, Canada. (Suite101.com)
Retterer named CCCC president ... Routine traffic stop turns into big drug bust ... Details on DATA, SSUSD agreement not finalized ... Robbery suspect still on the loose, two caught ... A night at the ballet...in Ridgecrest ... DAILY INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY NATHAN AHLE ... Big Band X-Press preparing for 20th anniversary show ... Local accidents Thursday result in fatality, injuries ... Rotary gives to Cerro Coso ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, June 02, 2007 Retterer named CCCC president Jun 2, 2007
She also served as Interim Regional President, Arrowhead Community College Region, and Interim President Minneapolis Community College; as well as Dean at the Rainy River Community College in International Falls. Retterer began her educational career teaching at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in 1980. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Former Canadien Balon dies May 31, 2007
Constantine, 48, a native of International Falls, was most recently coaching at the junior level in the Western Hockey League -- with the Everett (Wash. Silvertips for the past four seasons. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Aeros get a new Head Coach May 30, 2007
The 48-year-old Constantine, a native of International Falls, was most recently coaching at the junior level in the Western Hockey League -- with the Everett (Wash. Silvertips for the past four seasons. (KHOU.com, TX)
Horn-playing pastor plays taps during veterans' funerals May 28, 2007
He was a teenager living in International Falls when he got a call to go to the principal's office. The band director had left him a message, asking if he'd play Echo Taps at a funeral. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Keillor rules the Prairie Home kingdom May 26, 2007
Get the mayor of International Falls, Minn. on the phone and patch her into the live broadcast. (MSNBC -- News)
Soudan: Anatomy of an underground laboratory May 7, 2007
- International Falls often wins the title of coldest place in the United States, but the coldest place in the entire universe is a hundred miles east, in the tiny north woods community of Soudan. The ultra-cold spot - the size of a breadbox - is actually 2,341 feet underground, in the University of Minnesota's Soudan Underground Laboratory. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Smoking bans: Few complaints, fewer fines Apr 26, 2007
About half the smoking bans in Minnesota including those in Minneapolis, Bloomington and Moorhead are enforced by public health or environmental officials, while police and sheriffs are the enforcers in places such as McLeod County, Golden Valley and International Falls. Inspectors also help carry out the bans while they re checking for compliance with food and other regulations. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A cold war over 'Icebox of the Nation' Mar 12, 2007
" Twenty years ago, though, it found that another community also had that reputation -- International Falls, Minn., on the Canadian border. When both towns sought the national trademark on the icebox name, Fraser agreed to abandon its effort -- deferring to the more northerly town's argument that much of its economy was based around its claim. Recently, though, when Fraser realized International Falls had let the trademark lapse, it moved to snap it up. It slapped it on its new city logo and... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ice, Ice, Baby! Mar 5, 2007
Twenty years ago, though, it found that another community also had that reputation International Falls, Minn ... Recently, though, when Fraser realized International Falls had let the trademark lapse, it moved to snap it up ... International Falls, where the average January low is 4. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Towns hot for national 'Icebox' title (Valerie Richardson) Feb 27, 2007
Not according to International Falls, Minn ... "Being called the Icebox of the Nation is a badge of honor." It's an honor that Fraser doesn't deserve, said Rod Otterness, city administrator of International Falls, which is challenging what Minnesotans see as Fraser's attempt to usurp the cherished nickname ... "Fraser is the Icebox of Colorado." Indeed, International Falls was awarded the Icebox of the Nation trademark by the U.S. Patent Office in 1989. (Washington Times, DC)
• Town looks to lock in 'Icebox' claim Feb 20, 2007
City officials in the town of less than 1,000 have filed for a federal trademark on the nickname "Icebox of the Nation," hoping to snatch the title from another chilly locale, International Falls, Minn ... International Falls officials say they didn't even know their trademark had expired until a Denver Post reporter called them with Fraser's news last week ... "No, no, no!" International Falls Mayor Shawn Mason told the paper. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Frigid weather continues to grip Minnesota Feb 15, 2007
International Falls bottomed out at 14 below while Redwood Falls got down to 13 below. Other lows include eleven below in Hibbing, ten below in Rochester and four below in the Twin Cities. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
DNR Worried About Spiny Water Fleas In NW Minn. Feb 12, 2007
(AP) International Falls, Minn. Biologists are concerned that spiny water fleas found in Rainy and Namakan lakes could mean significant changes for the Lake of the Woods ecosystem and the bait industry in northwestern Minnesota. (WCCO.com, MN)
Winter takes another whack Feb 8, 2007
But pockets of intense cold lingered, including 29 below Tuesday at International Falls, Minn. and minus 20 at Ironwood, Mich. (Charles City Press, IO)
Astronaut in love triangle to be charged with attempted murder, official says Feb 7, 2007
Pockets of intense cold lingered, however, including 29 below Tuesday at International Falls, Minn. snug up against the Canadian border, and minus 20 at Ironwood, Mich. (North County Times)
• What cold? We can handle it, North Dakotans say Feb 6, 2007
In northern Minnesota, the temperature crashed to 42 below Monday morning at Embarrass, 38 below at Hallock and 30 below at International Falls, the weather service said. Related Stories. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Five die as Arctic cold grips nation Feb 6, 2007
In northern Minnesota, the temperature crashed to 42 below Monday morning at Embarrass, 38 below at Hallock and 30 below at International Falls, the weather service said. Temperatures in Grand Forks, N.D., dipped to 31 below zero early Monday at the airport, 3 degrees lower than the record set in 1982 and 1967, the National Weather Service said. (Buffalo News -- National)
Worst Of Cold Snap Close To Being Over Feb 6, 2007
International Falls, Ely and Orr bottomed out at 29 below. Hibbing dipped to 27 below, Brainerd fell to 22 below and the Duluth Airport had a low of 19 below. (WCCO.com, MN)
Another Morning Of Subzero Temperatures Across MN Feb 5, 2007
Overnight lows include 30 below at International Falls, 27 below at Hibbing, 23 below at Duluth, 21 below at St. Cloud, 20 below at Alexandria and Rochester, and 16 below in the Twin Cities. Highs Monday will reach only zero to 10 below. (WCCO.com, MN)
Frigid Weather Chills Midwest To East Coast Feb 5, 2007
The temperature crashed to 38 below zero Monday morning at Hallock in northwestern Minnesota, and to 30 below at International Falls, the weather service said. Veterinarian Wade Himes wasn't too concerned as he ate breakfast at the Shorelunch Cafe in International Falls. (WCCO.com, MN)
The Deep Freeze Race, Biking In Sub-Zero Temps Feb 3, 2007
The Arrowhead Winter Ultra starts on Monday in International Falls, Minn. and runs through the Voyageurs National Park to the Canadian border town of Tower. (WCCO.com, MN)
Tuesday's scores Jan 31, 2007
Thief River Falls 5, International Falls 1. Woodbury 2, Park (Cottage Grove) 0. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
No More 'Icebox Days' For International Falls Jan 22, 2007
(AP) International Falls, Minn. Some people in International Falls, Minn ... But he said now, outsiders seem to be more interested in making fun of International Falls and see it only as a frozen place. (WCCO.com, MN)
Friday's scores Jan 20, 2007
Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl 4, International Falls 3, OT ... Silver Bay/Two Harbors/Cook County 6, International Falls 1. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Legislators get an earful from county Jan 16, 2007
Sheriff Amazi supported the idea and told how a video conference with a suspect in International Falls worked successfully for Mower County Third Judicial District Court. The threat that the Minnesota Department of Corrections could find Mower County in violation of jail standards and reduce the local jail's population also came up in the discussion. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Snow expected but mostly to the south Jan 14, 2007
By the way, International Falls is forecast to reach 18 degrees below zero tonight. Brr. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
More of this story Jan 13, 2007
Erickson is also a community college graduate, having graduated from Rainy River Community College in International Falls, Minn. in 1976. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
• Area Sports Jan 7, 2007
At International Falls, Minn ... At International Falls, Minn. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Warm winter wreaks havoc... Jan 6, 2007
International Falls, Minn. which averages a high of 13 degrees this time of year, hit record highs of 41 degrees Wednesday and 37 Thursday. (The Drudge Report)
