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About Ranier

City in Minnesota, United States
569Population
1 sq miArea
1,122 ftElevation

Ranier rə-NEER) is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 569 at the 2020 census. Ranier is located east of the city of International Falls, along State Highway 11 (MN 11). Fort Frances, Ontario is located directly across the river. Incorporated in 1908, the small village of Ranier began as a lively pioneer town filled with people eager to make their mark in the northland. Businesses sprang up all over Ranier, including hotels, grocers, saloons, and brothels. During prohibition, this little boom town gained a gnarly reputation. Illegal booze was the name of the game and everyone in Ranier was playing. Being the port of entry into Canada and being situated…

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ZIP code56668
Area code218
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Most working residents leave Ranier for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are International Falls (62%), Littlefork (3%) and Hibbing (3%). Half commute less than 3 miles.

International Falls
62%
Littlefork
3%
Hibbing
3%
Duluth
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ranier →

Health in Ranier

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3better than MN·11worse

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Rainy Lake Medical CenterInternational Falls · 19.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesBig Falls · 35.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Ranier · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ranier →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ranier →

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Ranier has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -5°, and about 73 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / -1°Winter
50° / 26°Spring
76° / 52°Summer
51° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: International Falls Public LibraryInternational Falls · 2.5 miles · 48 hrs a week
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