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 Township
Official web site of township government. Ordinances (in PDF), board members, agenda and minutes, township map, and some statistics.
• Broken Arrow ResortCabins, camping, and great fishing on Lake Victoria.
• Voyager Elementary SchoolPublic school, early childhood through grade 6. Handicapped-accessible playground, offers special education. Some of the classes have their own web pages.
