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Dating in Bloomington, Minnesota

Members from Bloomington and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Bloomington

  • About 86,000 people live in Bloomington.
  • It lies in Minnesota.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 1016 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Minneapolis is about 10 miles away.
  • Close by: Richfield (3 miles), Edina (4 miles) and Savage (5 miles).

First-date ideas for Bloomington

In a town like Bloomington, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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.

Questions about dating in Bloomington

How far around Bloomington can I search?

More than 2.8 million people live within 30 miles of Bloomington, in 78 towns and cities including Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Brooklyn Park. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Bloomington free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Bloomington or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Bloomington real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Bloomington?

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

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