Singles Build Love and Barkthorn | Spokane News

Singles in Minneapolis are ditching dating apps for loppers and sweatpants, gathering in parks to battle invasive buckthorn—and maybe find love along the way. Born from a guy who saw dating apps as soul-sucking and buckthorn as an environmental threat, the “Buckthorn Removal Singles Club” turns habitat restoration into slow, sweat-drenched dating. With nearly 50 people showing up armed with tools and open hearts, participants report less awkwardness, more authenticity, and even wingmen nudging pairs together. It’s proof that real connection can grow where thorns once stood—literally and figuratively. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a9f82b61694b4c9