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Kelly Odonnell
Kelly Odonnell, 28 Online: Today
Body Type: Full-Figured
Height: 5′10″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Polysexual
Relationship: Single
Education: Some High School
Bio: Lifelong gamer and sci-fi geek. Let’s co-op our way through life.
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Nathanial Gamble
Nathanial Gamble, 31 Online: Today
Body Type: Muscular
Height: 5′6″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Never
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Questioning
Relationship: Single
Education: Some College
Bio: Passionate about animals and sustainability. Dreaming of a simple, happy life.
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Patrick Salas
Patrick Salas, 30 Online: Today
Body Type: Busty
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Graysexual
Relationship: Open Relationship
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Lover of art museums and cozy bookstores. Let’s get lost in a world of creativity.
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Genevieve Stephens
Genevieve Stephens, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Busty
Height: 6′3″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Never
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Queer
Relationship: Single
Education: Trade School
Bio: Yogi and meditation enthusiast. Let’s grow together in peace and love.
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Nicolette Michael
Nicolette Michael, 29 Online: Recently
Body Type: Plus-Size
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Prefer Not to Say
Relationship: Divorced
Education: High School Diploma
Bio: Aspiring novelist who thrives on coffee and late-night writing sessions.
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Audra Kinney
Audra Kinney, 31 Online: Today
Body Type: Tall
Height: 5′9″
Eyes: Hazel
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Prefer Not to Say
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: Associate Degree
Bio: Fashion enthusiast and thrift store hunter. Seeking a partner in style.
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Rolando Sheppard
Rolando Sheppard, 30 Online: Today
Body Type: Pear-Shaped
Height: 5′10″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Associate Degree
Bio: Student and part-time barista. Passionate about social justice and good coffee.
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Wilson Mcmillan
Wilson Mcmillan, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Busty
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Demisexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Loves astrology, tarot, and all things mystical.
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Jackie Hurst
Jackie Hurst, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Athletic
Height: 5′10″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: Some College
Bio: Lover of all things fashion and beauty. Looking for someone to share late-night talks and brunch dates.
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Kareem Delaney
Kareem Delaney, 30 Online: Recently
Body Type: Tall
Height: 4′11″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Rarely
Sexuality: Prefer Not to Say
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Associate Degree
Bio: Comedy writer who loves making people laugh. Let’s share some jokes.
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Queer dating in Rochester, Minnesota – online dating for those looking for long-lasting love.

Finding Queer Joy in Rochester's Winter Wonderland

Have you ever felt like you're the only rainbow flag waving in a sea of beige parkas? That was me three winters ago, fresh off the U-Haul to Rochester, Minnesota.

My Rochester Awakening

I remember that first December evening, trudging through snow toward the Peace Plaza, wondering if I'd made a terrible mistake. Mayo Clinic had offered me a dream job, but I worried my queer identity would fade into Minnesota nice-ness. Then I spotted them—a group laughing outside Café Steam, one person with a pride pin catching snowflakes on their tongue. I introduced myself with chattering teeth and found my first chosen family here.

When the Midwest Freeze Isn't Just the Weather

  • The Dating App Desert - When your dating pool is smaller than the koi pond at Soldier's Field
  • The Pronoun Pause - That moment of hesitation before correcting someone
  • Invisible Community - Knowing we're here but struggling to find each other

Creating Warmth in Rochester's Queer Corners

What I've learned is that queer community here doesn't announce itself with rainbows—it whispers through book clubs at the library, materializes at Thesis Beer Project's trivia nights, and thrives in volunteer groups at the warming center. The beauty of Rochester is that once you find one queer person, you've found twenty.

Remember: your authentic self isn't just welcome here—it's necessary. Your visibility creates space for others still searching.

Let's Warm This Place Up Together

Where do you find your queer joy in Rochester? Share below and help someone else find their people. The snow may be deep, but our community runs deeper.