SERVICES
Services provided by the city, county, state and federal government.
The major services are listed, but the list is not all inclusive.
Emergency services
Ellendale Community Ambulance (ECA)
Address: 51 3rd Ave S, Ellendale ND,58436
Squad Leader – Corey Gulke
ECA operates as a Basic Life Support service with Advance Life Support capabilities. Currently the ECA is comprised of 20 active members, including Paramedics, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMT) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) all who are certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as well as CPR Drivers. ECA currently has three ambulances in its fleet, two of which are ready to be used in a moment’s notice and one that can be placed into service with minimal delay to stock perishable supplies.
ECA covers a service area of approximately 500 square miles within a 20 mile radius of Ellendale in western Dickey County which includes the communities of Ellendale, Forbes, Monango and Guelph and the surrounding agricultural areas. In an emergency, ground transportation is provided to either Avera St Lukes or Sanford Hospitals in Aberdeen, SD or Oakes Community Hospital in Oakes, ND. In critical trauma situations, the service can rendezvous with Careflight out of Aberdeen to transport the patient via air. ECA works in cooperation with the Ellendale Fire Protection District, the Ellendale Police Department and the Dickey County Sheriff’s office to provide the best quality care in any emergency situation.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ellendale Fire Department
The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department provides fire, rescue, extrication, and hazmat protection to the residents of Ellendale and the surrounding area. Presently 20 volunteers from the community comprise the membership of the department. These members dedicate their time and lives to ensuring that our community is protected from fire and other hazards. The department has a fleet of eight emergency apparatus which can be viewed in the apparatus section.
The department serves 9 1/2 townships including 2 cities. This area covers approximately 342 square miles in and around Ellendale encompassing approximately 1900 residents.
We encourage everyone to visit our web site often as we strive to continually update information like the rangeland fire index, open burning regulations and seasonal safety warnings.
Address: 103 1st St. S., Ellendale ND 58436
Fire Chief – Mike Thorpe
Ellendale Police Department
The City of Ellendale’s police protection is provided through the Ellendale City Police Department.
In an emergency dial 9-1-1
Chief of Police: Brad Knutson
Address: 724 5th Ave N – P.O. Box 267, Ellendale, ND
Phone: 701-349-2093
Email: ellendalepolice@drtel.net
DICKEY COUNTY
Dickey County is located on the southern border of North Dakota and is comprised of 1152 square miles of land. The eastern part lies in the Drift Prairie, a green, hilly part of the state marked by good farm land and an abundance of water. Hwy 281 which runs north and south lies parallel to the hills which mark the beginning of the rolling Great Plains.
Address: Dickey County Courthouse, 309 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 215, Ellendale, ND 58436
Court House
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
County Commission Meets: First and Third Tuesday of each month
Emergency management
Phone: (701) 320-6299
Fax: (701) 349-3960
Email: crussell@nd.gov
Em. Man. Facebook Page
Sheriff's Office
Phone: (701) 349-3249, Ext. 1
Fax: (701) 349-4746
Email: dcso@nd.gov
City Airport
Ellendale Municipal Airport is located 1 mile NE of Ellendale, North Dakota. The Airport is open to the public.
Kyle Glynn, Chairman Airport Authority
Phone: 701-830-0143
Address: 8951 Hwy 11 E, Ellendale ND 58436
HEALTH CARE & RELATED FIELDS
Andy's Optical
Hours: Mon – Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: 111 Main St, Ellendale
Avera Clinic
Primary Care Clinic & Family Medicine
Phone: 701-349-3666
Location: 54 3rd Ave S, Ellendale
Benedictine Living
Basic care, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation
Phone: 701-349-4550
Location: 241 Main St, Ellendale
Benedictine Home Health
To ensure you have the freedom to explore all life’s possibilities, they offer a variety of helpful services and thoughtful amenities.
Phone: 701-671-8978
Location: 1307 7th St N, Wahpeton, ND
The Body Shop
Gym/Phisical Fitness Center, open 24/7 for members
Phone: 701-349-2833
Location: 118 Main St, Ellendale
Cotter DeNtal
Hours: Mon & Wed 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 701-349-3636
Location: 210 Main St, Ellendale
DICKEY COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
Phone: 701-349-4348
Location: 205 15th St N, Ellendale
Email: rholm@nd.gov
DICKEY COUNTY Human Services
Phone: 701-349-3271
Location: 205 15th St N, Ellendale
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Ellendale Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Craig Kendall
Phone: 701-349-4727
Location: 305 1st Ave S, Ellendale
Ellendale Pharmacy
Jeff Ulmer, Pharm. D.
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Phone: 701-349-3390
Location: 117 Main St, Ellendale
Jeberleco
Group Fitness – Yoga – Artist
Phone: 701-373-4424
Kedish House
Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Hours: Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: 701-349-4729 (Office)
24 Hour Care: 701-349-5118
Location: 509 89th St SE, Ellendale
Parish Nurse DICKEY/LAMOURE COUNTY
The parish nurse provides personal health assessments, health education, and home or hospital visits.
Phone: 701-349-3312
Location: 201 N 8th St, Ellendale
Sanford Health Clinic
Family, Internal, Geriatric Medicine, Laboratories, Immunizations
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Tues & Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: 701-349-3331
Location: 141 Main St, Ellendale
CHI Oakes Hospital
28 miles northeast of Ellendale
If you require emergency medical attention, please call 911 to access your local emergency services.
Phone: 701-742-32391
Location: 1200 N 7th St, Oakes ND 58474
AVERA ST LUKES Hospital - Aberdeen
40 miles south of Ellendale
If you require emergency medical attention, please call 911 to access your local emergency services.
Phone: 605-622-5000
Location: 305 S. State St., Aberdeen, SD
Sanford Hospital - Aberdeen
Inpatient and outpatient surgery, therapy services, a women’s center, pediatric care, cancer care, radiology, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation services and emergency care.
Phone: 605-626-4200
Location: 2905 Third Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Licensing
Motor Vehicle
- Vehicle Registration Renewal
- Motor Vehicle Registration
- Motor Vehicle Address Change
- Plate & Owner Regulations
- Credit and Fee Schedules
Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone: 701-349-2045
Address: 101 1st St S, Ellendale ND 58436
Kiosk Services
Located inside Z’s Fresh Market, available during regular business hours.
- Renew motor vehicle tabs
- Complete 30-day and non-resident temporary registration
- Update their email or address
- Request a placard for a mobility impairment
- Renew license
- Request a replacement license or ID card
- Schedule a road test
- Pay a reinstatement fee
- Update address
- Edit donor registry information
- Check status of license, driving record, CDL medical card
- Validate their date of birth
Ordinance 10.0205
Dog or Cat Running at Large Prohibited
It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog or CAT to permit the same to run at large in the City at any time. A dog or cat shall NOT be considered running at large if attended and on a leash or when in the confines of the owner’s or keeper’s premises.
At the April 8, 2013, council meeting the Ellendale City Council gave permission to live trap cats running at large. Anyone who has trapped cats is to contact the City Police (349-2093). The cat will be returned to the owner if there is owner identification. If there is no owner identification the animal will be relocated.
NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE
North Dakota legislature has passed S.B. 2211, which establishes felony-level penalties for reoccurring malicious animal cruelty.
Pet Licenses
As per Ordinance 10.0203 on July 1, 2013, all pet licenses become due annually. If you are a new pet owner, your initial license is $4.00. Renewal tags are $3.00.
Your pet must have all of its shots up to date and a copy from the vet is retained at City Hall when you purchase your license.
You have the entire month of June to purchase your pet’s license.
Licenses may be obtained at City Hall, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – Noon and 1 – 5 PM.
If you are no longer a pet owner, please let us know at City Hall so your name may be removed from our list. (349-3252)
Pets have been known to wander and do not always find their way home. Unfortunately, without identification we are unable to reunite them with their families. Purchasing a pet license will ensure that your special companion can be returned home quickly and safely.
Get your pet license! It’s so easy and gives you an inexpensive insurance policy for your pet’s safety as well as your peace of mind should he become lost.
License Renewal Date: July 1 of each year
Housing & Relocation services
APARTMENT COMPLEXES
Apartments (3 plex), 115 3rd Ave N
Owner: Meidinger Property Management, 605 2nd St S
701-535-0347
Apartments (4 plex), 308 2nd Ave S
Owners: Aberdeen Property Management, 1201 3rd Ave NE, Unit A117, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: 507-828-6855
Buxton Piazza (4 plex), 221 6th Ave N
Owner: Grant Crabtree, PO Box 429
701-349-4503 or 701-349-3477
Ellendale Apartments (32 plex), 523 5th Ave N
Caretakers: Steven Juelke 970-308-5574 or Richard Sherman 503-586-4414
Rent based on income
Ellendale Extended Stay Apartments, 316 1st Ave S
Owner: Doug Kendall
701-535-0337 or 701-349-3695
Fully furnished, pets welcome
Housing Authority (Townhouses), 304-328 5th St N
Caretaker: City of Ellendale, PO Box 267
701-349-3252
None available at this time
*Eight (8) Two-Bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, 1 car garage units. 1178 sq. ft. living area plus 300 sq. ft. attached garage to each unit.
*Each unit features full kitchen, dining area, 1 3/4 baths (1 bath in Handicap Unit), spacious walk-in closets, private entrances, and one level throughout.
*Appliances furnished, including range, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, electric garage door openers.
*Electric heat and central air conditioning.
*Units are energy efficient.
*Washer/dryer hookups in each unit (washer/dryer appliances are tenants responsibility.
*One-year lease. Security deposit equal to one month’s rent.
*No pets allowed
*Maintenance free, yet independent living with private entrances to each unit. All units are one level throughout (no steps).
*Each units utilities (heating, cooling, electricity, water/sewer) are individually controlled. You pay for your own energy use.
*Garages are equipped with electric garage door openers.
*Snow removal and lawn care are provided and included in your rent.
*Units are cable and phone wired throughout.
Meadowood (12 plex), 224 8th Ave N
Caretaker: Roger Anda, PO Box 777, Moorehead ND 56561
701-237-6840
Schmidt Trailer Court, 501-509 RR Ave N
Caretaker: Bob Schmidt, PO Bo 115
701-349-3051 or 701-535-1449
Southside Apartments (8 plex), 409, 417, 425 6th Ave S
Caretaker: Orange Properties Management, PO Box 25, West Fargo, ND 58078
701-630-2341
Rent based on income
Trinity Bible College Apartments, 305-321 6th Ave S
For rental application or information call Karen 701-349-4047 or Candy 701-845-1601
West Side Mobile Park, 324 1st St NW, Hwy 11 West
Caretakers: Steven Juelke 970-308-5574 or Richard Sherman 503-586-4414
Also campsites with hookups
Other Entities:
Airbnb: The Birch on Third
Caretaker: Justin Meidinger: 701-535-0347
Hay’s Lodge, Fullerton ND
Caretaker: Pat Hay 701-375-7446 or Dave 701-375-6101
Housing Authority Board
- Paul Mahler, President, 349-4780
- Rick Ulmer, 349-3716
- Sandra Ulmer, 349-4261
- Ted Ellsworth, 349-3710
- Aaron Taylor, 349-2401
Homeowner Assistance Programs
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (HFA) offers loan programs for housing rehabilitation or purchase and major home improvements. These programs are available to medium income residents of our region.
Realtors
- Century 21 Realty: 701-349-3933
- Charles Fisher Agency: 701-349-4047
- Thorpe Realty & Auction: 605-225-7776
Veterans
This service is at no cost to veterans and includes free relocation consultants. It is easy to use and will help veterans find the best providers for Utilities, Renters Insurance, Cable TV, and Internet available in their specific area.
Utilities
Garbage
APPLICATION: To activate water & Garbage, please complete and return the request under the ON LINE SERVICES tab and take or mail to City Hall with your check for $80 ($20 setup fee, $60 refundable deposit).
PICK-UP: The pick-up day for your grey garbage container will be every Tuesday. Your blue and yellow recycling container will be picked up every other Friday.
The monthly garbage fee entitles you to discard only your household garbage. Do not put out yard and garden waste, wood, rocks, metal, small appliances (microwaves, toasters, irons, etc.) or any other items that are not considered household garbage.
The City has an inert landfill for wood, metal, large and small appliances, electronics, tires and pit material. Pit material includes mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs, couches, bathroom fixtures, empty plastic pails and shingles.
If you have any questions please call (349-3252) before you take out your items.
Address: 55 3rd Ave S – PO Box 267, Ellendale ND
Landfill & Solid Waste
APRIL – SEPTEMBER
Monday & Wednesday 5 pm – 8 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
Monday & Wednesday 3 pm – 5 pm
Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
DECEMBER – MARCH
Saturday Noon to 4 pm
Guidlines For Inert Landfill
No household garbage, food, cardboard, paper, books or magazines will be accepted at the inert landfill.
Inert landfill items must be separated as follows:
- Wood
- Metal
- Electronics
- Appliances
- Pit material
- Tires
- Batteries
Wood items include but are not limited to tree trunks, branches, wood furniture, wood construction scraps, wood furniture, no whole buildings are allowed
Metal items include but are not limited too bicycles, wire, grills, file cabinets, small kitchen appliances, tin items
Appliances include but are not limited to washers, dryers, ranges, water heaters, dishwashers, microwaves, copiers, furnaces, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerator and freezers; refrigerator and freezer doors must be removed; Freon must be removed from air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators and freezers
Electronics include but are not limited to televisions, computer components, VCRs, radios, stereos, speakers, phones
Pit material includes mattresses, box springs, furniture that is not made of wood (chairs, couches), carpeting, non asbestos floor covering, bathroom fixtures, plastic items, clothing, glass, (windows must have metal or wood frames removed), tires and shingles
There is a designated area for tires and batteries.
Rural garbage customers will be charged all applicable fees.
Fees are doubled for items brought in by persons living outside of city limits.
NO aerosol cans, pesticides, herbicides, paint, paint thinner, etc. are accepted.
Grass clippings, leaves and garden waste are not accepted in the inert landfill. There is a separate area for this.
Concrete should be taken to the landfill south of town. The key is available at City Hall.
Landfill Fees
By Appointment – $10.00/call (349-3252)
South Landfill: Concrete, Bricks, etc.
North Landfill Misc:
| Commercial & Contrctors | Inside City Limits | Outside Branches | Outside City Limits |
| Pickup or 2 wheel trailers | $40.00 | $20.00 | $80.00 |
| Trucks – single axle | $90.00 | $45.00 | $180.00 |
| Tandem Truck | $125.00 | $62.50 | $250.00 |
| Trucks – Triple | $150.00 | $75.00 | $300.00 |
| Semi Truck | $175.00 | $87.50 | $350.00 |
| Car Tires (up to 16″) | $5.00 | $10.00 | |
| Truck Tires ((17″ +) | $10.00 | $20.00 | |
| Tractor Tires | $30.00 | $60.00 | |
Pit Material:
| Commercial & Contrctors | Inside City Limits | Outside City Limits |
| Shingles (3 budnles = 1 sq). (A restidents shingle disposal. isfree wheather job is done by resident of contractor) |
$4.00/sq | $8.00/sq |
| Fridge, Freezer, Air Conditioner, Dehumidifiers (All items must have doors removed & freon must be removed) |
$15.00 | $30.00 |
| Washers, Dryers, Rangers, Water Heaters, Dishwashers, Microwaves, Copiers, Furnaces | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| TVs – 30″ or less | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| TVs -Bigger than 30″ | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Computer Monitors | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Computer Towers, Keyboards, printers VCRs, Video Games, Radios, CD or Tape Player | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Trees & Wood – Place on wood Pile | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Metal – place onmetal pile | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Recycling
Your blue and yellow recycling container will be picked up every other Friday. Please rinse all containers, and remove caps, caps are recyclable but must be removed. Please do NOT place styrofoam, bubble wrap, glass, hard cover books, electronic scraps, batteries or light bulbs. Do NOT bag items in recycling bins, other than shredded paper. For more details visit the recyclenorthdakota.com website.
**GLASS IS NOT RECYCLABLE AT THIS TIME**
Out of town residents who pay for garbage service, can use the recycling bins located at 724 5th Ave North. It is a green building that is on the corner of 5th Ave. North and Hwy #11.
The items that you may recycle are:
- plastics #1-7
- paper (shredded paper must be in a sealed clear plastic bag)
- soft cover books & magazines
- cardboard
- aluminum
- tin can
Utility Bill
DRN
Internet, TV, Phone & Security
Location: 9628 Hwy 281, Ellendale
Phone: 701-344-5000
MDU
Electric & Natural Gas service
Phone: 800-638-3278
Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 6:30 pm
Farmers Union Co-OP
LP Gas & Fuel Oil
Phone: 701-349-3191
Location: 113 1st Ave N, Ellendale
Viasat
Satellite Internet Services
Phone: 701-671-8978
Location: 349 Inverness Dr. S, Englewood CO 80112
Siren
Our storm/disaster siren will be tested on the first Friday of every month at approx. 1:00 PM. In the event it is sounded to indicate bad weather, an “all clear” tone will NOT be sounded.
Services are provided free of charge.
There are eligibility requirements which must be met in order to receive Job Training Services only. For more information, please contact the office.
1307 12th Ave NE, St 3, Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 253-6200
Employment
Whether you are looking for a job or need to find employees for a position within your company, North Dakota Job Service can assist you.
Area Job Service Location: 517 Main Ave, Oakes ND
Services
- Job Placement Services, Pre-Employment Testing
- Job Placement Services, Proficiency Testing
- Job Placement Services, Career Counseling
- Job Placement Services, Job Bank Listing
- Job Placement Services, Resource Centers
- Job Placement Services, Job Line
- Job Training Services
- Job In-Service Services
- Resume writing and job search assistance Employment services for employers
- Applicant Screening and Referral Work Force Training
- Job Insurance Information
- Labor Market and Equal Opportunity Information
Government Offices
Ellendale Post Office
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 12:15 pm, 1:45 – 3:45 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Address: 111 1st St N., Ellendale
Phone: 701-349-3465
USDA
Address: 51 1st St N., Ellendale
FSA Phone: 701-349-3653
FSA Ag Credit Phone: 701-349-3655
NRCS Phone: 701-349-3534
Dickey County services
- Al Anon (701)349-4147
- DES Director (701)349-3249, Ext. 8
- Dickey County 911 Coordinator (701)349-3249
- Dickey County Agent (701)349-3249, Ext.2
- Dickey County Health District (701) 349-4348
- Dickey County Social Services (701) 349-3271
- Dickey County Public Health Nurse (701)349-4348
- Dickey County Public Transportation (701) 349-4513
- Dickey County Housing Authority (701) 349-3137
- Hospice of the Red River Valley (Lisbon) (701) 683-4649/800-237-4629
- Kedish House Domestic Violence (701)349-4729/(877)349-4729
- Life Seasons Counseling (701) 742-3267/(877)679-4800
- Suicide & Prevention Team (800)472-2911
Regional & STate services
- AIDS Hotline (800)472-2180
- Alzheimer’s Information Line (800)438-4380
- American Cancer Society (800)342-4535/(701)232-2385
- American Diabetes Association (800)666-6709/(701)746-4427
- American Heart Association (800)437-9710
- American Parkinson Disease Association (800)223-2732
- American Red Cross (800) 323-3179
- Caring Program for Children (800)342-4718
- Catholic Family Services (701)235-4457
- Child Care Resource and Referral (701)252-0350
- Community Action, Region VI Counseling & Assistance (800)726-8179
- Gamblers Anonymous Information (800) 472-2911
- Great Plains Assistance Dog Foundation (Jud) (701)685-2242
- Medicare Information (800)247-2267/(888)241-1051
- Mental Health Association Hotline (800)472-2911/(800)472-2991
- Multiple Sclerosis Society, Fargo (800)344-4857
- Muscular Dystrophy (701)235-1988
- ND Association for the Disabled (800)437-4757
- ND State Hospital (701)253-3650
- Organ Donation & Transplantation (800)243-6667
- Poison Control Center (800)732-2200
- Senior Info-Line (800)451-8693
- Social Security (800)772-1213
- South Central Human Services, Jamestown (701)252-2641/(701)253-6300
- Suicide and Crisis Prevention Service Hotline (800)472-2911/(701)253-6304
- Veterans Administration, Benefits Services & Assistance (701)742-2223/(800)827-1000
- Vocational Rehabilitation Center, Jamestown (800)472-2622/(701)252-2641
- Medication disposal program