Whether you're considering visiting, relocating or just eager to learn more, we want you to feel at home. We're located in the heart of Minnesota, and our 465 lakes area offers the best for everyone year round, making fishing and watersports very popular activities. You can golf more than 450 holes, including many championship-level courses, as well as enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, snowmobiling, biking and even downhill skiing.

Post Secondary Education is an important element of the lifestyle in the Brainerd Lakes Area. With dozens of programs, several institutions, and flexible scheduling and financial packages, more and more residents are continuing their education in the lakes area.

The state of Minnesota offers open enrollment for all students, so children may attend any one of the quality schools within the Brainerd Lakes Area.

Alexandria - Easy to Get to Hard to Leave. We're the biggest small town you've ever seen! Our hometown atmosphere, friendly people and sincere hospitality are sure to make your stay with us more enjoyable and memorable! Alexandria is located in West Central Minnesota, where the prairie meets the forest and over 375 glacier formed, pristine lakes are nestled in the trees & rolling hills just waiting for you!

Our Mission is to achieve educational excellence and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning.

Alexandria Technical College

Minnewaska Area School District #2149

Osakis Public Schools District #213

The community section of vikingland.com provides helpful information for those who currently reside in or are planning to move to Vikingland. Consult the organizations page to become more involved in your community, meet people, or enjoy a favorite hobby. You will also find information about area schools, government, and churches in the community section. We strive to include information for a wide variety of ages and interests, from daycare and senior citizens, to volunteer opportunities and healthcare. We have information on several of the communities located within the vikingland area. The Vikingland area includes the communities of Alexandria, Almora, Ashby, Barrett, Belle River, Brandon, Carlos, Clitherall, Clotho, Cyrus, Elbow Lake, Erdahl, Evansville, Farwell, Forada, Garfield, Glenwood, Grove Lake, Gutches Grove, Hoffman, Holmes City, Kensington, Leaf Valley, Long Beach, Lowry, Melby, Millerville, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, Parkers Prairie, Rose City, Sedan, Spruce Center, Starbuck, Terrace, Urbank, Villard, Vining, West Union, and Westport.

Echo Press - Giving Information Life

The Brainerd area's only daily newspaper.

Weekly newspaper for the Pequot Lakes area.

Welcome to the City of Alexandria's website - we are excited about using this site to communicate with our residents, businesses and visitors.

Glenwood is nestled amid rolling hills on the east shore of Lake Minnewaska at the gateway to the Viking Land region of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Pope County and is located 120 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.

Parkers Prairie is located about 20 miles north of I-94 at the Alexandria exit in West Central Minnesota. Parkers was founded as early as 1868 with a General Store on the shores of Lake Adley and incorporated in 1903.

Starbuck has a population of 1,314 and is located in West Central Minnesota on the shores of Lake Minnewaska, Minnesota's 13th largest lake. Starbuck has many outstanding fun-filled, recreational opportunities as well as the following business activity to satisfy your needs.

Gull Lake Chain Information

MN Department of Natural Resources Lake Information

Whitefish Area Property Owners Association

Lakes Areas largest charity ice fishing tournament.

Dan the Guide has 20 years guiding experience on area lakes.

Map with links to area golf courses.

Area clubs, trail maps, and conditions.

Biking, Hiking, In-line skating, Snowmobiling