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Brainerd, MN vs Detroit Lakes, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Detroit Lakes has been positive.
- Detroit Lakes has 0.7% more unemployment than Brainerd.
- Detroit Lakes job growth has increased by 8.8% in the past 10 years.
 Brainerd, MNDetroit Lakes, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

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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 Detroit Lakes    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Detroit lakes in a nice quiet  More

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