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, 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.