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Grand Island, NE vs Brainerd, MN

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- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 2.6% less unemployment than Grand Island.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Grand Island, NEBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Grand Island    1 Reviews

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  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 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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