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Brainerd, MN vs Brookings, SD

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- Brookings has 1.9% less rainy days than Brainerd.
- Brookings has 8.2% more Sunny Days than Brainerd.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brookings scores 6.3% better than Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNBrookings, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low-1  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16172443
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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