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Hernan Sanders
Hernan Sanders, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Voluptuous
Height: 6′0″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Florist who finds beauty in the little things. Searching for a love that blooms.
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Mikala Bullock
Mikala Bullock, 28 Online: Today
Body Type: Slender & Tall
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Trying to Quit
Sexuality: Sapiosexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: Associate Degree
Bio: Podcast host and news junkie. Looking for someone with big ideas.
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Simone Byers
Simone Byers, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Tall
Height: 6′1″
Eyes: Blue
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Graysexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: PhD
Bio: Stand-up comedian and podcast host. Looking for someone to laugh with.
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Kianna Wilder
Kianna Wilder, 32 Online: Today
Body Type: Androgynous
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Queer
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Some College
Bio: Social worker with a heart for helping others. Kindness is my love language.
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Niko Witt
Niko Witt, 28 Online: Today
Body Type: Broad-Shouldered
Height: 5′9″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Questioning
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: PhD
Bio: DIY queen and plant mom. Let’s build something beautiful together.
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Dennis Osborne
Dennis Osborne, 29 Online: This week
Body Type: Androgynous
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Pansexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: Currently a Student
Bio: Animal lover and volunteer at a local shelter. Let’s bond over our love for furry friends!
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Corey Barr
Corey Barr, 31 Online: Recently
Body Type: Slim
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Occasionally
Sexuality: Queer
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Some High School
Bio: Pastry chef with a love for chocolate and all things sweet.
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Brendan Stanley
Brendan Stanley, 30 Online: Today
Body Type: Petite
Height: 6′0″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Queer
Relationship: Single
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Yogi and meditation enthusiast. Let’s grow together in peace and love.
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Quinn Anthony
Quinn Anthony, 28 Online: This week
Body Type: Compact & Petite
Height: 6′0″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Homosexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Prefer Not to Say
Bio: Cosplay enthusiast and anime lover. Let’s go to conventions together!
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Jalen Merrill
Jalen Merrill, 28 Online: Recently
Body Type: Plus-Size
Height: 5′1″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Queer
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: PhD
Bio: Photographer who sees beauty in every moment. Let’s capture memories together.
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Finding Queer Community in Minnesota's Winters: A Journey of Connection

Ever wondered how to find your people when both the weather and sometimes society feel equally chilling? That first winter after moving to Minneapolis, I spent more evenings alone with Netflix than I care to admit—not exactly the queer community experience I had imagined.

When Lake Harriet Froze Over (But My Heart Didn't)

Three years ago, I relocated to Minnesota from Georgia, unprepared for both the literal and metaphorical cold. I remember walking around Uptown, seeing couples holding hands and wondering how they found each other. Did they have some secret Minnesota queer map I hadn't been given? The lakes froze over, and honestly, so did my social life.

The Invisible Barriers We Navigate

Let's be real about the challenges:

  • Dating apps show the same 20 people when you're queer in the Twin Cities
  • The "Minnesota Nice" phenomenon makes genuine connection surprisingly difficult
  • Winter isolation is especially hard on LGBTQ+ folks already navigating marginalization
  • Finding spaces that aren't just gay bars (when you don't drink) can feel impossible

Creating Warmth in Cold Spaces

Here's what actually worked for me:

  • Join Quorum or other LGBTQ+ professional groups—business cards can lead to friendships
  • Volunteer at the Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition—service creates instant community
  • Attend events at Moon Palace Books or Magers & Quinn's queer book clubs
  • Try winter sports groups specifically for queer folks (yes, they exist!)

Remember, the winter feels longest when we're alone. Your experience missing connection isn't a personal failure—it's a structural challenge we can solve together.

What spaces have helped you find community here? Share below and let's build a resource list for everyone still searching for their people in the land of 10,000 lakes! 💜