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Minot, ND vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 48.6% more rainy days than Minot.
- Brainerd has 3.9% less Sunny Days than Minot.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 1.6% worse than Minot
 Minot, NDBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Minot    8 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I moved here five years ago and within the first two weeks I had an 80 so'me year old lady give me the stink eye for holding door open for her and an 80 some year old  More

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Over 7 years ago

Been living here for 20 + yrs... Pros - Safe, decent schools, commute, low unemployment & nice summers. Cons - Cost of living, taxes (highest in the state),  More

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Over 7 years ago

An amazing place to raise children of all races, very safe and plenty to do. The only downside is the weather in the winter but I tell you the summers make up for  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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