Alden (/ˈɑːldən/ ALL-dən) is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States.

[6] Edmond Conn (1914-1998), farmer, businessman, and politician, was born in Alden.

[8] Minnesota State Highway 109 and Interstate 90 are two of the main routes in the community.

There were 292 housing units at an average density of 272.9 per square mile (105.4/km2).

26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.