City of Alexandria

06/15/2026

Celebrating Our Great Employees!

📍 Annual City Employee Picnic at Knute Nelson Ballpark (a beautiful setting!)

Thank you to all of our amazing employees who help keep Alexandria running every day. We enjoyed a beautiful evening of food, fun, and fellowship as we celebrated the people who make our community a great place to live, work, and play.

🏆 Congrats to Marty and Steve, this year's bean bag tournament champions!

We appreciate all that our employees do for our community! 🎉👏

06/10/2026

🚧 City Cleanup Efforts Underway 🚧

City crews are out across Alexandria today conducting cleanup and addressing storm-related concerns throughout the community.

If you notice downed branches, debris, damaged trees, or other issues that may need attention, please contact City Hall. We appreciate your patience as crews work through reported concerns and will respond as quickly as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe and looking its best! 🌳🍃

📞 Please contact City Hall with any concerns or reports.

06/10/2026

🎾 Pickleball Court Update at City Park - Alexandria, MN 🎾

We were hoping to have the newly resurfaced pickleball courts ready to go tomorrow, but Mother Nature has had other plans. 🌧️ With rain and rain chances continuing to impact the schedule, work is taking a little longer than expected.

The blue playing surfaces are complete, and next up are the green out-of-bounds areas and the white court lines. The contractor is aiming to finish those final steps Thursday and Friday.

After that, the courts will need to cure over the weekend. On Monday, our team will assemble and install the new portable net systems, and then the courts will be ready for play! 🙌

Thank you for your patience—we can’t wait to see everyone enjoying the refreshed courts soon!

06/08/2026

🚧 Trail Construction Begins June 9 🚴‍♀️

Construction on the County State Aid Highway 46 (CSAH 46) bike trail starts Tuesday, June 9. Traffic control will be set up in the morning, with work beginning shortly after.

🚗 The road will remain open during most of the project, except for a temporary closure when the railroad crossing is replaced.

This will be a great addition to Alexandria's trail system! Thank you to Douglas County for funding and constructing this important community project. 👏

📲 Follow the project page for updates: Tinyurl.com/DouglasCountyConstruction

Douglas County Road 46 - N McKay Ave NE - Trail Project

06/04/2026

🌎 Did you know that one of the easiest ways to help protect our lakes and waterways is simply picking up after your pet? 🐶💩

When pet waste is left behind, rain can wash bacteria and nutrients into our storm drains, lakes, and swimming areas. Plus, eww.

➜ The good news? A quick cleanup makes a big difference!

As you're out enjoying Alexandria's parks, trails, and green spaces with your four-legged friends, please remember to use the pet waste stations available throughout our parks. 🌊💙

Thanks for doing your part!



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06/03/2026

The Aagard Splash Pad and Viking Bank Playground are both first-come, first-served at Fillmore Park - Alexandria, MN! 💦

If you’re wanting to reserve a space at a park, check out City Park and reserve your space online. Love having options for all sorts of outdoor gatherings this summer 🙌

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://alexandriamn.city/city-park-shelter-reservation/

💦🛝 FAQ: Can I reserve a space at the Splash Pad or Viking Bank Playground?

The Splash Pad and Viking Bank Playground are open on a first come, first served basis, so no reservations are needed! ☀️

Planning to bring a tent? ⛺ Tents are welcome in the flat grassy areas surrounding the splash pad, but are not allowed on the concrete splash pad surface.

**For safety reasons, tent stakes are not permitted due to buried utilities. Please use weights to secure your tent instead**

We look forward to seeing families enjoy a fun-filled day at our park this summer! 😎🌞

City of Alexandria

06/02/2026

🚨 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 🚨

A quick reminder — if you’re not signed up yet, now is a great time to do it.

Residents can receive important notifications by text, email, or phone call, including:
⚠️ Severe weather updates
🚨 Local emergency alerts
📢 Community notifications

These alerts are a really simple way to stay informed and prepared

👉 Sign up here: http://www.tinyurl.com/douglascountyalerts

05/27/2026

🌳🎉 Planning a picnic, birthday party, family reunion, or summer get-together? Reserving a shelter at City Park just got a whole lot easier!

Both the upper and lower shelters can now be booked online 🙌

📅 Park reservations for April 1 – October 31, 2026 are officially OPEN, so now’s the perfect time to lock in your date and start planning your next gathering!

Reserve your shelter using the link in comments⬇️

We can’t wait to see everyone enjoying the park this season! ☀️

05/25/2026

🏛️ The next Alexandria City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 26 (due to Monday's holiday)! 🙌

Want to follow along from home? 💻 You can join virtually here: https://alexandriamn.city/meeting-links/

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedom. 🇺🇸