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International Falls, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 0.3% more unemployment than International Falls.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 International Falls, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth18.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-15.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for International Falls    1 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I am a man in my mid 50's, former military, and have lived in every time zone in the lower 48. If you like small city living and can tolerate extremely cold winters this  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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