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Dating in Austin, Minnesota

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A few facts about Austin

  • Austin has a population of about 25,000.
  • It's part of Minnesota.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 990 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Rochester, about 35 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Albert Lea (20 miles), Kasson (27 miles) and Stewartville (28 miles).

First-date ideas for Austin

Daytime dates suit a town like Austin: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Austin: questions and answers

How far around Austin can I search?

Within 30 miles of Austin there are 4 towns and cities — Albert Lea, Kasson and Stewartville among them — with more than 54,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Austin free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Austin and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Austin real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Austin?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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