On Aug. 21, Alden was proclaimed a Purple Heart community. Alden Mayor Greg Hitchcock recognized local Purple Heart veterans in the community. Ryan Sabinish, past state commander of the Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart, presented the city of Alden with two free “Welcome to our Purple Heart community” road signs. The signs were paid for by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs from the “Support our Troops” license plate money. - Provided