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Brookings, SD vs New Ulm, MN

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- The average commute for residents of New Ulm is 0.4% longer than it is for residents of Brookings.
- 10.2% fewer residents of New Ulm work from home compared to residents of Brookings.
 Brookings, SDNew Ulm, MNUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Brookings, SDNew Ulm, MNUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk4.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.6%9.7%
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 Brookings, SDNew Ulm, MNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.8.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock46.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.31.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock6.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.4.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.2.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.9%2.9%
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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Reviews for New Ulm    2 Reviews

Well, hmmm. I did not care for it here. But then again, it was tainted by Catholic issues. (I had those until recently when I quit). I also tried Lutherans - no  More

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Many areas (employers, city government, local hospital, etc.) are all working to make the city 'the healthiest place to  More

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