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.
Office Hours:
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Mon, Tues, Thurs:
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Wed: Closed
Fri: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
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Call/e-mail the office to schedule an appointment
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Closed on all Federally Recognized Holidays
City Hall:
106 Sixth Avenue W
PO Box 385
Ellendale, MN 56026
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Phone:
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(507) 684-2681
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E-mail:
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City Council Meetings:
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The City Council meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the City Clerk's Office at 106 6th Avenue West
Notification of Service Line Material:
Notification of Accessibility of the Service Line Materials Inventory City of Ellendale The City of Ellendale has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact us at 507-684-2681. To complete the service line inventory our system performed record review, community outreach, and/or visual inspections. As of October 16, 2024, our inventory contains 1 lead, 3 galvanized requiring replacement, 176 unknown material, and 201 non-lead service lines.