Gay men in minneapolis

Minneapolis Gay City Guide: Land of the Lakes and LGBTQ Inclusion

Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River lies the vivacious Twin Cities, otherwise known as Minneapolis. A hub of arts and culture, it’s a city with spirit. In this town, every neighborhood is a gayborhood and every door is open.

A Brief History of Minneapolis

When French explorers arrived in , the Dakota Sioux were the region’s sole residents. The U.S. Army built Fort Snelling in , which attracted settlers, traders, and merchants. The entire town was developed around the beautiful St. Anthony Falls, the highest waterfall on the Mississippi River.

The forests were a valuable resource for the lumber industry soon after. Minneapolis became the father of contemporary milling. Today, the capital has one of the best park systems in the country and is abundantly rich in liquid. It’s a flourishing mecca for the LGBTQ community that leans more toward the arts, then it’s industrial birth.

Stats on Minneapolis

  • The city is home to a total of 13 lakes.
  • Minneapolis is one of the most giving citi

    Men's Center Gay Issues Drop-in Support Groups


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    Men express feelings about life's challenges and experiences, and what it means to be gay and male (you don't have to be gay to attend.)

    This is the Twin Cities longest-running gay support group.

    The Gay Issues Support Group is a place where men can discuss issues of sexuality, coming out, relationships and cultural attitudes in an open, affirming and supportive environment. Members of this group support each other to build a positive sense of self and community, find friendships that affirm who we are and help us to understand, accept and cope with our family, workplace and relationship issues.

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    Opinion: Gay men, where are you?

    During my first year at the University of Minnesota, I could count the number of other gay men I knew on a single hand. 

    Maybe it was just bad luck. 

    But even as I began to befriend other queer people, no matter how hard I tried, I could discover no reliable way to meet gay men. Exploring my sexuality without selling myself to a dating app felt near adj. So for my first semester of college, my romantic life was limited to the sideways glances I gave and received on the Campus Connector. 

    With little sense of what I needed or how to find it, my isolation grew to the point where I considered transferring schools. Luckily I pulled through, relying on support from other queer people I met in my dorm building. 

    Being gay in the U.S. may be easier than ever before, but gay men and all members of the LGBTQ+ community still face plenty of hardship. While finding community among queer people might feel less essential in an era of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Lil Nas X, it has helped me to gain confidence and pride in my sexuality — and it can help you to

    Minneapolis Gay Neighborhood Guide 

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, is one-half of the famous twin cities and among the most gay-friendly cities in the United States. But it’s dwelling to more than just beautiful lakes and delightfully messy hamburgers (we’re looking at you, Juicy Lucy!).

    This Mississippi River hub has one of the most progressive LGBTQ communities in the upper Midwest. Boasting vibrant neighborhoods, eclectic nightlife, and great food and entertainment, there’s a lot that makes Minneapolis the perfect place to ring home.

    A Brief History of Minneapolis

    Originally home to the Dakota and Anishinaabe peoples, Minneapolis was settled by French fur traders in the s. The United States eventually purchased the land and, in , built Fort Snelling military post to defend the territory.

    The dense forests surrounding the fort and its proximity to the Mississippi River attracted a booming sawmill business. Settlers arrived in droves, establishing the township of St. Anthony on the east side of the river and Minneapolis on the west side.

    Minneapolis was incorporated as a city in , lat