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30-450: Included on campus are a sports arena for hockey (also used for spring and fall sports training), football practice fields, and track field, several baseball and softball diamonds, and a swimming pool. There is a parking lot for students who use their own vehicles to travel to school (all it requires is a sticker in the window that students can sign up for in the office). There is also a separate lot for teachers parking. The current principal

60-448: A household in the county was $ 36,234, and the median income for a family was $ 44,025. Males had a median income of $ 37,066 versus $ 22,327 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,717. About 7.70% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over. Itasca County voters tended to vote strongly Democratic for about 80 years following

90-696: A lake somewhere," possibly referring to the neighbouring Rainy Lake and to Lake Couchiching located in southern Ontario . Early French inhabitants gave the names Lac à la Pluie (Rainy Lake) and Rivière à la Pluie (Rainy River) to the nearby bodies of water because of the mist-like rain present at the falls of Rainy River and then to the settlement that became known as International Falls . European settlers in Koochiching County were of many occupations. They were explorers, traders, homesteaders, and lumberjacks. They also were teachers, preachers, merchants, engineers, and builders of industry. Settlers came at

120-478: A result, three-quarters of northern Koochiching are underlain with 2 to 50 feet of peat . The name "Koochiching" comes from either the Ojibwe word Gojijiing or Cree Kocicīhk (recorded in some documents as "Ouchichiq"), both meaning "at the place of inlets," referring to the neighboring Rainy Lake and River . Reverend J.A. Gilfillan recorded their meaning, "according to some, Neighbor lake, according to others

150-628: A student-teacher ratio of 20.08. Clubs offered at Falls High School include:Bowling, FACS, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Class Committees, Knowledge Bowl, Ojibwe Quiz Bowl, Math Team, National Honor Society , Speech Team, FIRST Robotics Competition , and Student Council . Adding onto the Bowling. On May 22, 2021, The combined International Falls/Indus/Lake of The Woods team won the 2021 Minnesota State High School Class A bowling tournament at AMF Southtown Lanes in Bloomington, MN Sports offered by

180-574: Is Lisa West. Falls high school is on the border of the United States and Canada at the most northern part of Koochiching County . The Falls' rival school is variant for different sports, but typically a good battle between the Hibbing High School in Hibbing, Minnesota . As of the 2010–11 school year, the school had an enrollment of 658 students and 34 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for

210-621: Is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 12,062. Its county seat is International Falls . A portion of the Bois Forte Indian Reservation is in the county. A small part of Voyageurs National Park extends into its boundary, with Lake of the Woods County to its northwest. About 10,000 years ago almost 90% of Koochiching County was covered by Lake Agassiz . When it receded it left low areas of decayed vegetation ( muskeg ); as

240-657: Is a county located in the Iron Range region of the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 45,014. Its county seat is Grand Rapids . The county is named after Lake Itasca , which is in turn a shortened version of the Latin words ver itas ca put , meaning 'truth' and 'head', a reference to the source of the Mississippi River . Portions of the Bois Forte and Leech Lake Indian reservations are in

270-513: Is the third-largest county in Minnesota by land area. The landscape in Itasca County varies greatly. The low plains, rolling hills, and wetlands occur where there was glacial activity in the past . This area is known greatly for being forested , and has been for centuries. The different forests are made up of trees such as pines, spruces, hardwoods, cedar, and tamarack. The many large forests in

300-446: Is water. It is the second-largest county in Minnesota by land area (second to neighboring St. Louis County ) and third-largest by total area. Source: Source: As of the census of 2000, there were 14,355 people, 6,040 households, and 3,962 families in the county. The population density was 4.62 per square mile (1.78/km ). There were 7,719 housing units at an average density of 2.49 per square mile (0.96/km ). The racial makeup of

330-580: The Great Depression , selecting the Democratic nominee in every election from 1932 through 2012 , along with fellow Iron Range counties St. Louis County , Carlton County , and Lake County . However, in 2016 , the county swung hard towards Donald Trump , voting Republican for the first time since 1928 and doing so by giving him a healthy majority of 54.1%. In 2020 , it voted for Trump once again, giving him an increased vote share of 57.4%, making it

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360-455: The Gulf of Mexico . The terrain of Itasca County is hilly, heavily wooded, and studded with lakes and ponds. It generally slopes to the east, with its highest areas on its upper west border, at 1,437 ft (438 m) ASL. The county has a total area of 2,928 square miles (7,580 km ), of which 2,668 square miles (6,910 km ) is land and 260 square miles (670 km ) (8.9%) is water. It

390-645: The Mississippi River , Bowstring Lake, and the Blandin Paper Mill Reservoir. Source: As of the census of 2000, there were 43,992 people, 17,789 households, and 12,381 families in the county. The population density was 16.5 per square mile (6.4/km ). There were 24,528 housing units at an average density of 9.19 per square mile (3.55/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.64% White , 0.16% Black or African American , 3.40% Native American , 0.27% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.16% from other races , and 1.34% from two or more races. 0.60% of

420-409: The age of 18 living with them, 53.30% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 30.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.88. The county population contained 23.90% under

450-467: The age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.20 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 36,262, and the median income for a family was $ 43,608. Males had a median income of $ 40,642 versus $ 22,261 for females. The per capita income for

480-408: The area includes Ely greenstone and greenstone schists that are said to be among the oldest on the planet. The terrain slopes to the north, with its highest point on the western part of its southern border at 1,515 ft (462 m) ASL. The county has a total area of 3,154 square miles (8,170 km ), of which 3,104 square miles (8,040 km ) is land and 50 square miles (130 km ) (1.6%)

510-434: The area make forestry and logging major sectors in the economy. In Itasca County there are many different bodies of water from big lakes, to small creeks, to major rivers. Over 1400 lakes are located within the county. These bodies of water help support many different wildlife species such as different birds and small mammals. Major bodies of water in the county include Lake Winnibigoshish , Pokegama Lake , Deer Lake ,

540-566: The beginning of the 1900s and suffered through isolation, illness, harsh weather, and poverty. They built schools, churches, and good roads. The county is one of the youngest in the state, having been created in 1906 after separating from Itasca County . Koochiching County lies on the northern edge of Minnesota. Its northern border abuts the south border of Canada (across the Rainy River ). The Rainy River flows west-northwestward along its north border, being fed by several rivers which drain from

570-588: The county has ever voted Republican two elections in a row. Koochiching County is one of two counties in Minnesota that have no organized civil township governments within the county (the other is neighboring Lake of the Woods County), due to legislative action taken by the county to absorb existing township governments. Survey townships , as defined by the Public Land Survey System exist but are not organized. Six city governments have been created, and

600-483: The county into the Rainy: Rat Root River drains the east central part of the county; Little Fork River flows northward through the eastern part of the county; Big Fork River flows northward through the east-central part of the county; Black River flows northward through the central part of the county; Rapid River and East Fork Rapid River flow north-northwestward through the western part of the county, joining in

630-456: The county since 1972, despite narrowly losing the overall national popular vote. It returned to the Democratic column in the subsequent three elections, although none of the Democratic nominees in those three elections managed as high a vote share as Mondale in 1984 or Dukakis in 1988 . In 2016 , Donald Trump became the second Republican since 1972 to carry the county, and carried it again in 2020 , with an increased majority—the first time

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660-406: The county was $ 19,167. About 8.40% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.10% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over. From 1932 through 1996 , Koochiching County voters tended Democratic, selecting the Democratic nominee in every election save Nixon 's 1972 landslide. In 2000 , George W. Bush became the first Republican to carry

690-414: The county was 96.12% White , 0.19% Black or African American , 2.15% Native American , 0.17% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.08% from other races , and 1.23% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 21.2% were of Norwegian , 19.8% German , 12.3% Swedish and 7.0% Irish ancestry. There were 6,040 households, out of which 28.40% had children under

720-548: The county. The boundary of Itasca County was first formed in 1849, upon the creation of the Minnesota Territory . It was originally a much larger county, which covered many of today's northeastern Minnesota counties . The original Itasca County stretched over Cook, Lake, Saint Louis, Koochiching, eastern Lake of the Woods, eastern Beltrami, Itasca, northern Aitkin, and northern Carlton counties, today in Minnesota. Itasca County

750-464: The northwestern part of the county shortly before exiting the county's west line to discharge into the Rainy, just west of the county's northwestern corner. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, with swampy areas where Lake Agassiz basin was deepest. There are also deposits of peat from 1½ to 50 feet in the low areas. The fairly level soil is broken by ledges of precambrian rock. Bedrock in

780-536: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.6% were of German , 13.8% Norwegian , 7.7% Finnish , 7.2% Swedish , 6.2% Irish , 5.0% United States or American and 5.0% English ancestry. There were 17,789 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.20% had someone living alone who

810-610: The rest of the county consists of unorganized territories and unincorporated communities. Source: Source: Source: Koochiching County is the location of the fictional town of Frostbite Falls , the home of the animated characters Rocky and Bullwinkle . Frostbite Falls was probably named in honor of International Falls, since International Falls is often referred to as the nation's icebox. 48°16′N 93°46′W  /  48.26°N 93.77°W  / 48.26; -93.77 Itasca County, Minnesota Itasca County ( / aɪ ˈ t æ s k ə / eye- TASS -kə )

840-669: The school include cheerleading, swimming and diving, basketball, volleyball, cross country, hockey, football, baseball, softball, track and field. Athletes have the name Broncos , named after Falls High attendee Bronko Nagurski . The colors are purple, gold, and white. Girls: Cross Country, Volleyball, Swimming and Diving Boys: Cross Country, Football (Cheerleader) Girls: Hockey, Basketball Boys: Hockey (Cheerleader), Basketball (Cheerleader), Swimming and Diving Girls: Track and Field, Softball, Golf Boys: Track and Field, Baseball, Golf Koochiching County Koochiching County ( / ˈ k uː tʃ ɪ tʃ ɪ ŋ / KOO -chitch-ing )

870-438: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91. The county population contained 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.20 males. The median income for

900-588: Was originally named for Lake Itasca (no longer in the county's present borders), which was determined to be the true source of the Mississippi River . After many disputes over finding the source of the Mississippi River, Henry Schoolcraft set out to find its true source in 1832. Once he came upon its true source, he decided to name this 'Lake Itasca.' The Mississippi River flows from its small beginnings at Lake Itasca, where it can be crossed on foot. It flows past Bemidji , through Itasca County, and continues to

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