ALEXANDRIA

Alexandria is located in the heart of West Central Minnesota, along Interstate 94. Close proximity to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota have made Alexandria a thriving community. It has become a regional center for manufacturing, retail and service businesses, along with education, arts, medicine and wellness.

Alexandria also has an amazing outdoor recreational scene. Check out the Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway and learn the history of how Alexandria was formed, Lake Carlos State Park / Inspiration Peak, one of the highest points in the state, Big Ole, the giant 28-foot-tall Viking standing guard of the city’s downtown, The Kensington Runestone, a locally discovered artifact dating back to 1362, the 55 miles of The Central Lakes Trail, and much more.