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Minneapolis, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 17.6% less rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Brainerd has 1.0% less Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 4.5% worse than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  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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