
WELCOME TO ELLENDALE
Ellendale sits 14 miles south of Owatonna, and 16 miles north of Albert Lea at I-35 and Highway 30 (exit 26).
Named for the wife of C.J. Ives, a railroad president. Ellen Dale was a friend to all who worked the line. A beautiful, prosperous little village, named for the kind and thoughtful Ellen.
Today, Ellendale is a peaceful, community-minded, friendly city—home to more than 600 people—offering a low cost of living, minimal traffic, no city sales tax, updated water and sewer system, and a strong sense of community.
City Notifications:
January 12th (Thursday)
6:00 pm Codification Workshop
7:00 pm Monthly Council Meeting
January 16th (Monday)
City Clerk's Office closed to observe Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 26th (Thursday)
6:30 pm Strategic Planning Work Session
Friendly Reminder:
A snowfall of three or more inches within an eight-hour period of time constitutes a snow emergency.
During a snow emergency, please remove all motor vehicles from the streets and public right of ways so the city can plow.
Thank you!