Alexandria is a city located in Douglas County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,820. It is the county seat of Douglas County. The city has a museum housing the controversial Kensington runestone, which is thought by some to indicate that Vikings had visited the area in the 12th century. Alexandria is located near Interstate 94 (twinned with U.S. Highway 52 in this part of the state), along Minnesota State Highway 27 and MN-29.
Web Sites and Links
Alexandria Beetles
Northwoods League baseball team. News, roster, schedule, and ticket information.
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Information for visitors, businesses. Guide to local lodging. Members directory.
Alexandria, Minnesota
Official city government homepage. Directory of staff, minutes of city council meetings, information on departments and services.
CommunityLink Cafe: Alexandria, Minnesota
Interactive map and links to businesses.
Vikingland Interactive
A guide to West Central Minnesota.