The city of Ada, population 1708, is the county seat of Norman County in western Minnesota. Ada is at the intersection of State Highways 9 and 200, about 32 miles northeast of Moorhead and 44 miles southeast of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Adams, Minnesota, population 756, is in Mower County in the southern part of the state. Adams is on State Highway 56, approximately 14 miles southeast of Austin, and only about 3 miles north of the Iowa border.

The city of Adrian, population 1141, is in Nobles County in southwestern Minnesota. Adrian is just south of Interstate 90 on State Highway 91, about 16 miles west of Worthington, 6 miles north of the Iowa state line, and 42 miles east of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The city of Afton, population 2816, is located just south of Interstate 94 in Washington County on the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River. Afton is bounded on the west by Woodbury, on the east by the St. Croix. Neighboring towns bordering on Afton on the northeast are Lakeland, Lake St. Croix Beach, and St. Mary's Point. The northwest edge of Afton State Park is the city of Afton's southeast corner. Afton is about 5 miles south of Hudson, Wisconsin, and 16 miles east-southeast of St. Paul.

Ah Gwah Ching is an unincorporated community in Cass County, Minnesota. Ah Gwah Ching is approximately 3 miles south of Walker, at the intersection of County Roads 200 and 290.

The city of Aitkin, Minnesota, population 1698, is the county seat of Aitkin County. The city lies along the south bank of the Ripple River, where State Highway 210 joins U.S. Highway 169. The city of Aitkin is about 26 miles northeast of Brainerd, and not more than 10 miles due north of Mille Lacs. You've heard that Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes? Well, Mille Lacs is one of the biggest in the state, and very popular for recreation.

The city of Albany, Minnesota, population 1548, is in Stearns County, 20 miles west of St. Cloud and 80 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, on Interstate 94.

Alberta, Minnesota, population 136, is in Stevens County, where County Road 9 meets State Highway 28. Alberta is 40 miles southwest of Alexandria, and 6 miles west of Morris, the county seat.

Albertville, Minnesota, population 1251, lies along County Highway 19, south of School Lake and Mud Lake in Wright County. Albertville is 25 miles northwest of Minneapolis on Interstate 94. The city of Albertville is bounded on the south by St. Michael.

The city of Albert Lea, population 18310, is the county seat of Freeborn County in southern Minnesota. Albert Lea is at the junction of Interstate Highways 35 and 90, 45 miles southeast of Mankato and about 80 miles due south of the Twin Cities.

Albion Township is in Wright County, Minnesota, southeast of Annandale. Directly to the west of Albion Township is French Lake Township, and to the north is Corinna Township. The Maple Lake city limits are on the town of Albion's northeastern corner.

Alden, Minnesota, population 623, is in Freeborn County, in the southern part of the state. Alden is ten miles west of Albert Lea on Interstate 90, at the junction of I-90 and State Highway 109.

Alexandria, population 7838, is the county seat of Douglas County in west central Minnesota. The city is on Interstate 94, 66 miles northwest of St. Cloud and 44 miles southeast of Fergus Falls. Alexandria is often referred to as "Alex" (pronounced "AL eck"), at least by locals and in nearby counties.

Alexandria Township, in Douglas County, includes Lakes Henn, Agnes, Geneva, and Victoria. Alexandria Township is bounded on the southwest by the City of Alexandria. The city of Nelson is on the township's eastern boundary.

Despite the name, Alma City, Minnesota, is not a city. It is an unincorporated community on County Road 54 in Waseca County. Alma City is not quite 3 miles east-northeast of Pemberton (Minnesota), and about 5.5 miles south of Janesville.

Almelund, Minnesota, population 70, is in Chisago County, about 30 miles northeast of St. Paul, and 20 miles east of Cambridge on State Highway 95. Almelund is only 3 miles from the south end of Wild River State Park. The Town Hall for Amador Township is in Almelund.

Alvarado, population 356, is in Marshall County in northwestern Minnesota. Alvarado is situated at the junction of State Highways 1 and 220 and County Road 10. Alvarado is 10 miles west of Warren, the county seat; it is 6 miles east of the North Dakota state line, and 16 miles north of Grand Forks.

Amboy, Minnesota, population 517, is in Blue Earth County, in the south central part of the state. Amboy is 20 miles south-southwest of Mankato, the county seat, on U.S. Highway 169, where 169 intersects with State Highway 30.

The city of Andover, population 15216, is in Anoka County, Minnesota, northwest of the Twin Cities. Andover is bounded on the north by Oak Grove, on the east by Ham Lake, on the south by Coon Rapids, on the west by the city of Ramsey, and on the southwest corner by the city of Anoka.

Annandale, Minnesota, population 2054, is at the intersection of State Highways 55 and 24, in Wright County. Annandale is 25 miles southeast of St. Cloud, and 60 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.

Located just north of the Minneapolis Metropolitan Area, Anoka is best known as the Halloween capital of the world. The city of Anoka, population 17192, is the county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota. The city is bounded on the northeast by Andover, on the southeast by Coon Rapids, on the south by Champlin, and on the northwest by the city of Ramsey.

Appleton, Minnesota, population 1552, is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and State Highway 119, in Swift County. Appleton is 25 miles south of Morris and 22 miles northwest of Montevideo.

The city of Apple Valley, population 34598, is in Dakota County, Minnesota, south of the Twin Cities. Apple Valley is the home of the Minnesota Zoo. The city is bounded on the north by Eagan, on the west by Burnsville, on the south by Lakeville, and on the east by Rosemount.

Arago Township is in western Hubbard County, north of Park Rapids.

Arco, Minnesota, population 99, is in Lincoln County, on County Road 7. Arco is 6 miles southeast of Ivanhoe, the county seat, and 20 miles west of Marshall.

The city of Arden Hills, population 9199, is north of St. Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota. St. Paul is the county seat. Arden Hills is bounded on the north and east by Shoreview, on the south by Roseville, and on the west by New Brighton and Mounds View.

Argyle, Minnesota, population 636, is in Marshall County, in the northwest part of the state. Argyle is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and County Road 4, about 38 miles west-northwest of Thief River Falls, and 25 miles north-northeast of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The city of Arlington, population 1886, is in south central Minnesota, on State Highway 5 in Sibley County. Arlington is 11 miles southeast of Glencoe, and 50 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

The Ash River Trail, St. Louis County Road 129, follows an old logging railroad bed east-northeast approximately 11 miles from U.S. Highway 53 to Sullivan Bay and Voyageurs National Park.

Athens Township, in Isanti County, Minnesota, is south of the city of Isanti and of Isanti Township. Athens Township is bounded on the south by St. Francis and East Bethel, and on the east by Oxford Township.

Atwater, Minnesota, population 1053, is on U.S. Highway 12 in Kandiyohi County. Atwater is about 13 miles east of Willmar, and the same distance west of Litchfield.

Audubon, Minnesota, population 411, is in Becker County, 7 miles northwest of Detroit Lakes on U.S. Highway 10.

The city of Avon, Minnesota, population 970, is in Stearns County. Avon is on Interstate 94, about 75 miles northwest of the Twin Cities and 16 miles west of St. Cloud.