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Detroit Lakes, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 72% more violent crime than Detroit Lakes.
- Brainerd has 29% more property crime than Detroit Lakes.
 Detroit Lakes, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock30.722.7
 Property Crime48.7  Unlock35.4

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Reviews for Detroit Lakes    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Detroit lakes in a nice quiet  More

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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 15 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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