Just one of many many big Tonka toys at work Monday

The city, Koochiching County and state utilize a phalanx of machines such as this street sander — and drivers — to keep Borderland’s roads clear. After a non-stop night and morning of work, Falls roadways were declared clear by about 10 a.m. by Mayor Bob Anderson. Keeping the Falls’ roads, driveways and sidewalks clear is vital to the local economy, experts say.