About ALEXANDRIA, MN
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History
Alexandria, a thriving city on the edge of Minnesota's western prairie, is noted for its' location among hundreds of clear, blue Minnesota lakes. It is a favorite vacation spot for thousands each year, and it is one of the fastest growing communities in the western part of the state.
But what were the early days like? What took place here that made our town grow into the present community of Alexandria? For that answer we must turn back the clock...to the years preceding the Civil War. Two young brothers, Alexander and William Kinkead, came from Delaware westward following dreams of settling land in the Minnesota Territory. Their travels brought them along the Red River Trail.at the time when Minnesota moved from territory to statehood. THE YEAR...1858!!
Profile
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.
The current population of the City is 11,043 and the total poplulation of Douglas County is 33,368. It is projected by the year 2020 the county population will have grown to 41,720.
Learn more about this city
City of ALEXANDRIA, MN official site
City of ALEXANDRIA, MN chamber of commerce
City of ALEXANDRIA, MN general information
City of ALEXANDRIA, MN yellow pages
City of ALEXANDRIA, MN newspaper
County of DOUGLAS, MN official site