Trade Tensions on the Rainy River: A Neighborhood at War The tranquil waters of the Rainy River, which forms the international border between Minnesota and Ontario, belie a simmering tension that's been building for years.
The trade war between the US and Canada has reached a boiling point in two small towns that rely heavily on each other.
Fort Frances, Ontario, and International Falls, Minnesota, have long been friends and neighbors, with residents crossing the border regularly to shop, dine, and visit family.