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Greetings from the Koochiching Economic Development Authority!
With this newsletter, fall is in the air and while we reflect on another glorious summer in Voyageur Country and Rainy Lake, we look ahead to some significant economic development projects. In addition to the promising CN Rail Customs Facility project that is underway (see story below) and several other exciting endeavors is the unique partnership between the City of International Falls and Voyageurs National Park. These entities are exploring a development on one of the last pieces of undeveloped riverfront properties on Rainy River. The project area, located one mile east of downtown International Falls would feature a Voyageur Heritage Center, a new Voyageur National Park Headquarter building, an amphitheater, day-use marina, and walking trails. Read More >>

Click on the image above for a larger view and visit our new photo gallery to see images of the county features that support these and other important projects.

Greetings from the Koochiching Economic Development Authority! With this newsletter, fall is in the air and while we reflect on another glorious summer in Voyageur Country and Rainy Lake, we look ahead to some significant economic development projects. In addition to the promising CN Rail Customs Facility project that is underway (see story below) and several other exciting endeavors is the unique partnership between the City of International Falls and Voyageurs National Park. These entities are exploring a development on one of the last pieces of undeveloped riverfront properties on Rainy River. The project area, located one mile east of downtown International Falls would feature a Voyageur Heritage Center, a new Voyageur National Park Headquarter building, an amphitheater, day-use marina, and walking trails. Read More >> Click on the image above for a larger view and visit our new photo gallery to see images of the county features that support these and other important projects.	What does "Koochiching"mean? It's an Ojibway word meaning "neighbor lake and river" for Rainy Lake and Rainy River. Koochiching County New Housing Permits: 67 Homes serviced by the Jackfish Bay sewer project: 253 Number of fish caught and released in 2007 International Falls Bass Championship: 483 (1055.37 pounds) City of International Falls Koochiching County International Falls Chamber Convention & Visitors Bureau

CN Rail, as part of a larger overall investment strategy, has begun construction of a customs facility in the Koochiching Economic Development Authority's (KEDA) Business Park south of the Port of Ranier. The $5 million (US) project will involve placing additional track at the current siding and the construction of a building to accommodate additional container traffic from the Port of Prince Rupert. Read More >> Visit our new photo gallery for images of this and other exciting projects happening in the county.

Fins and Gills: the area's biggest celebrities Every hometown seems to claim at least one celebrity, a pop star, novelist or politician who put the town on the map. Although Koochiching County boasts its fair share of notable residents, the true stars of the area are the fish of Rainy Lake and Rainy River. These local celebrities bring in tourists by the thousands, keep the locals talking and spawn countless gossipy tales that are nearly impossible to prove. Read More >>
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