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Detroit Lakes, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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 Detroit Lakes, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock26.338.1
 Snowfall47  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days100.7104.8106.2
 Sunny194  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock80.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low-3.3  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index2.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.137112172443
Reviews for Detroit Lakes    1 Reviews
daniel · Detroit Lakes, MN
Nice old world town
Over 20 years ago

Detroit lakes in a nice quiet  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 11 years ago

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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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 15 years ago

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
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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