Applied Digital (APLD) is a U.S.-based operator of next-generation digital infrastructure providing solutions to the fields of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) APLD has two business segments: next-generation datacenter colocation services and AI GPU cloud services Progress continued throughout April at Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center as construction efforts advanced across multiple fronts With favorable weather conditions and a clear focus on critical infrastructure the ELN02 site remains on track to support the growing demands of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence These milestones mark another step forward in establishing a resilient next-generation digital infrastructure hub ELN02 continues to take shape as a scalable high-efficiency platform designed to meet the evolving needs of AI and HPC workloads purpose-built infrastructure underscores its role as a leader in powering the future of advanced computing As energy systems face increasing strain from rising demand and the transition to renewables flexibility is becoming the new gold standard for grid stability data centers—once seen solely as power-hungry infrastructure—are stepping up to meet the challenge With the ability to rapidly reduce consumption or activate standby power during price spikes or grid emergencies,… As innovation spreads beyond urban centers small towns are increasingly finding themselves at the forefront of economic transformation Whether it’s a tech company setting up shop or a new industry planting roots these shifts present a rare chance for rural communities to redefine their futures But opportunity alone isn’t enough—it takes local leadership so does the need for sustainable infrastructure to support it consume enormous amounts of energy—especially for cooling Traditional methods rely heavily on electricity and water straining both the environment and the bottom line This has sparked a growing focus on sustainable data… we harness the power of our AI-driven platform alongside a vibrant community of B2B content creators You can count North Dakota “ALL IN” when it comes to the high-tech boom the state has been an early adapter in things like state-wide broadband internet and unmanned aerial vehicles And now the early stages of a Data boom are being witnessed Prairie Public’s Todd McDonald has this report… Youth from across the region will soon learn to enhance their livestock showmanship and animal care skills through a new program From Barn to Ring: Developing Skills for Every Species will be hosted by North Dakota State University Extension – Dickey County on June 9-13 This hands-on training is designed for youth ages 8 to 18 enrolled in 4-H livestock projects The camp will be held at the Dickey County Fairgrounds in Ellendale and is open to youth from Dickey County and surrounding areas to grow their knowledge The camp kicks off with Livestock Quality Assurance (LQA) training a required certification for participation in the North Dakota State Fair and many local 4-H livestock shows Participants will also attend a full livestock nutrition workshop covering essential feeding practices for all species youth will rotate through species-specific workshops led by NDSU Extension agents and local agricultural experts Each session is built to strengthen practical skills in grooming Sessions include both classroom instruction and hands-on practice with live animals “This camp is about more than just preparing for the showring — it's about helping youth grow into responsible animal stewards they’re not only improving their husbandry and showmanship skills but also building confidence in themselves and pride in the work they put into their projects,” said Breana Kiser “Whether they’re brand new to livestock or seasoned showmen every youth will walk away with something meaningful.” The camp is part of a broader 4-H effort to strengthen agricultural literacy and life skills among youth Older 4-H members and ambassadors will assist local experts and serve as mentors The camp costs $50 for the whole week or $15 per day (or $10 per species session) The Dickey County Fairgrounds are located at 520 Fourth Ave The .gov means it's official.Official North Dakota websites will end in .gov The site is secure.The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely The State of North Dakota provides automatic translation for nd.gov websites that the English language version is considered the most accurate In the event of a disagreement or discrepancy between the translation and the original English version of this web site or any notice or disclaimer Kelly Armstrong today joined state and local officials in inspecting the new Applied Digital data center expansion and a related housing project Armstrong also signed legislation streamlining siting of on-site backup power generation at data centers and other businesses in North Dakota ensuring they can continue to operate off-grid during emergency situations “Ellendale is a shining example of the public and private sectors working hand-in-hand to drive economic growth and meet workforce needs,” Armstrong said after inspecting the projects with Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty Dickey County Commission Chair Brandon Carlson North Dakota Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken Bank of North Dakota (BND) President Don Morgan and officials from Applied Digital and Headwaters Development LLC Applied Digital and Headwaters Development to develop this game-changing project expand housing options and meet infrastructure needs with state support has been remarkable.” Applied Digital continues to build out a high-performance computing (HPC) AI data center in Ellendale having first completed a crypto mining facility in 2023 The current 380,000-square-foot HPC facility is expected to begin operations late this year and will be followed by two additional 900,000-square-foot expansions representing a combined investment of $5 billion and hundreds of new jobs To attract and accommodate new workers for the expansion Applied Digital is partnering with Headwaters Development and the Bank of North Dakota to build 20 news homes and a 38-unit apartment complex in Ellendale It’s the first housing project to utilize the state’s Rural-Workforce Initiative to Support Housing (R-WISH) pilot program which supports rural communities of 20,000 residents or less with construction of market rate housing for workforce when a company is locating or expanding its operations Approved last June by the state Industrial Commission the R-WISH program will utilize up to $10 million of BND capital to complement the work being done by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and the Housing Initiative Advisory Committee Armstrong highlighted a proposed Commerce program to address housing needs through a public-private partnership structure called Housing for Opportunity which is moving through the legislative process Senate Bill 2225 contains $45 million that would be used to leverage local and private sector matches creating a $135 million investment that rural communities can tailor to fit their unique housing needs on-site backup electric generation that exceeds 50 megawatts and is not connected to the power grid will no longer be subject to the North Dakota Public Service Commission’s Siting Act This will allow data centers and other businesses to add on-site backup generation more easily with local approval while still complying with environmental protections said backup power generation will protect workers and equipment from unintentional harm caused by unexpected disconnection from the power grid and will allow the data center’s large load to operate off-grid in emergency situations improving the reliability of the grid for other customers and the grid’s operators State of North Dakota600 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck ND 58505-0100Phone: 701.328.2200  Funds will be used to develop the first and second buildings on the site Data center developer Applied Digital has closed $375 million in financing with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for its Ellendale campus in North Dakota Some of the proceeds will go towards repaying the company’s obligations under the Macquarie capital senior secured note which saw Macquarie investing up to $5 billion in Applied's AI data center business in January 2025 with the rest being used to develop the first and second buildings on the Ellendale campus The Ellendale campus in Dickey County began construction in September 2022 The site’s 180MW ELN01 is for hosting cryptomining hardware; the 369,000 sq ft ELN02 – set to offer 100MW – is for HPC hosting Two other buildings dedicated to HPC are also expected to be built on the campus “This financing enables us to advance the development of our Ellendale HPC campus and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with SMBC as we continue scaling our HPC data center platform," said Saidal Mohmand chief financial officer of Applied Digital "We expect this financing to bridge us to more permanent project financing once we get a hyperscaler lease signed for the Ellendale HPC campus.” Applied Digital (formerly Applied Blockchain) has more than 100MW of capacity under construction for its HPC business in North Dakota and a planned pipeline of more than 1GW the company has a 100MW facility in Jamestown The company does not mine its own Bitcoin, but hosts hardware on behalf of other cryptomining firms, as well as now pivoting to hosting HPC and AI hardware amid demand for capacity. Applied is also offering its own cloud services and has previously said it will host and offer access to Nvidia Blackwell GPUs Applied Digital is also planning a 200MW facility in Iowa Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Ellendale will celebrate the anniversary of its incorporation 120 years ago Ellendale Town Manager Kayla Adkins took the helm Dec has spent the past five years in various government positions locally She was an accounts payable clerk for Lewes Board of Public Works a city clerk for Lewes and then the town clerk in Henlopen Acres She has also been the Sussex County Association of Towns’ administrative assistant for nearly four years It’s an honor to be chosen as Ellendale’s first town manager,” said Adkins it’s about putting in the work to make a difference.” Adkins said town officials are looking for her to help with the property tax process update the town charter and employee handbook The goal is to get these things in line with The town has annexed large properties in the past few years the town’s voters approved the annexation of about 20 acres located on the corner of Routes 16 and 113 Ellendale Town Council President Tom Panas said it was time to hire a town manager because the town is growing the town’s population will increase from 500 to 3,000 or 4,000 in the next five to 10 years she now lives in Lincoln and is married with two kids One of the benefits of the new position is that it’s closer to home which means it’s a short commute and there will be much less driving in beach traffic I can be home in time to get my daughter off the bus,” she said Adkins’ position is part time – 30 hours per week – and she gets paid $27 per hour She said there’s an opportunity for a raise at the three- and six-month marks Ellendale’s town hall office, 300 McCaulley Ave., is open 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday. Adkins can be reached at kayla.adkins@ellendale.delaware.gov or by calling 302-422-6727 Chris Flood has been working for the Cape Gazette since early 2014 He currently covers Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres but has also covered Dewey Beach and the state government business stories and random stories on subjects he finds interesting and he also writes a column called Choppin’ Wood that runs every other week Flood moonlights as the company’s circulation manager which primarily means fixing boxes that are jammed with coins during daylight hours but sometimes means delivering papers in the middle of the night He’s a graduate of the University of Maine and the Landing School of Boat Building & Design is excited about the new housing being built in town “It will benefit the community as a whole and it signifies growth the whole situation with Applied Digital is an overall positive on our community,” he said Applied Digital is currently building a third data center campus in Ellendale – a 380,000-square-foot building It will be the company’s largest HPC data center yet with up to 400 megawatts under development for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads Data centers are highly secured and contain powerful computers that store process and transmit digital information in the form of data They are used for services from cryptocurrency mining to cloud computing This new facility will create dozens of highly technical jobs for the greater North Dakota region Ellendale has been in need of residential options for some time Now that a new high-performance computing (HPC) data center campus has been constructed there’s an urgent need to house its workers Recognizing limited housing options in Ellendale (population 1,200) Applied Digital is working with Headwaters Development to develop a new housing community in the city executive vice president of public affairs for Applied Digital said when the company first went into Ellendale in 2022 they met with residents and city and county officials and were told about the city’s challenge – not enough people to fill jobs Employers reported workforce shortages within the small population “The other employers in town were also short on staff “The hope was to attract folks to Ellendale who would bring along a spouse Phillips said the company has been fortunate to fill positions with residents at the existing facility we’re anticipating many more employees – with more technical skills,” he said “The new site is more technical and has many more mechanical and electrical systems Our view is that we would like folks to live as close to the site as possible especially during winters when roads can get icy.” Company leadership determined the best way to attract workers to the town located about 145 miles west and south of Fargo This will be the company’s first partnership with a developer but one that Applied Digital leaders see as necessary as it expands to other rural locations “We’ve made an arrangement and will be leasing them,” Phillips said “Our employees will rent them and we are backstopping that if we don't get the employees Our thought is as people are new and coming to work for us in Ellendale it’s a big ask to expect them to buy a house I view these as a place to get your foot in the door with the company and community.” is doing for the housing industry what Henry Ford did for vehicles The business is a modular construction company The costs to build with modular are about the same as on-site construction but there are time savings and material savings managing director of Headwaters Development said the project “exemplifies a unique and innovative solution to rural housing challenges through our turnkey We believe this development not only addresses the immediate housing needs of the community but also establishes a new benchmark for future rural housing solutions It is exciting to be involved in such a forward-thinking initiative that promises to make a lasting positive impact on Ellendale and beyond." Twenty homes are under construction and expected to be ready by mid-October A 35-unit apartment building will also be constructed Applied Digital will lease the new homes and guarantee their occupancy while also contributing substantial financial resources at the outset Flaherty said the city was positioned well for the new housing development “The city did a housing study years ago and had purchased land and platted it for housing It sat close to 15 years before anything was sold there and the commercial lot where Dollar General is,” Flaherty said a farmer who had retired built a house out there and just completed it this past year That was the first house built in Ellendale Acres.” He said Headwaters Development purchased 21 lots which have water and sewer infrastructure in place Flaherty is excited to see the economic development in the farming community and says there are discussions now about building out more amenities such as daycare opportunities “I would like to see us attract someone who wants to do another restaurant,” Flaherty said “There are other things we’re in the process of engaging.” Flaherty said he appreciates that Applied Digital is a “very stable business chairman of Ellendale Job Development Authority (JDA) said this is the first of many community development initiatives in the city “This project is the initial step in our broader vision for the community's growth and well-being public safety projects such as the new ambulance building and potential developments in green spaces we are entering a transformative era for Ellendale These efforts demonstrate our dedication to improving the quality of life for our residents and creating a vibrant Doug Burgum’s focus on rural housing development "Housing is essential to economic growth and the prosperity of North Dakota's communities," Burgum said in a release The governor recently named a Housing Initiative Advisory Committee that is working with stakeholders on how to improve housing availability "This housing project will play a critical role in meeting the needs of workers while also showcasing how the private and public sectors can work together to find solutions and help our citizens and communities reach their full potential." The project leverages the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s workforce housing pilot program; the city of Ellendale’s work on a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for infrastructure; and the Bank of North Dakota’s R-WISH public-private partnership program The $1 billion project also signifies Applied Digital’s commitment to Ellendale’s growth we are not merely constructing homes; we are forging a stronger Our community's growth and prosperity are central to this project and I am eager to witness the positive impact it will have on our residents,” Flaherty said plans to expand its footprint in Ellendale executive vice president of public affairs and real estate acquisitions for the company Applied Digital completed a blockchain facility in Ellendale in 2023 high-performance computing facility is expected to begin operations later this year That will be followed by two additional 900,000-square-foot expansions “The first building that's going up right now is about a $1.3 billion investment for us and we're anticipating another $4 billion,” he said We anticipate our customer will invest approximately another $15 billion so this is about a $20 billion total capital investment on our 320-acre site.” Kelly Armstrong and officials from the state the City of Ellendale and Dickey County on Wednesday to learn about the company’s operations in North Dakota The event included a tour of Applied Digital’s data center Ellendale Acres is a housing community that was developed with a partnership between Applied Digital the state of North Dakota and Headwaters Development to build 20 homes and a 38-unit apartment complex Armstrong also signed House Bill 1539 at the event in Ellendale according to a news release from the Office of the Governor “This will allow data centers and other businesses to add on-site backup generation more easily with local approval while still complying with environmental protections,” the news release says improving the reliability of the grid for other customers and the grid’s operators.” develops and operates next-generation data centers across North America to provide digital infrastructure solutions to the high-performance computing industry Applied Digital has blockchain sites that support cryptocurrency mining about 7 miles north of Jamestown and 1 mile west of Ellendale Armstrong told The Jamestown Sun that Applied Digital’s project in Ellendale can happen in North Dakota because of the state’s great fiber buildout “When you have a town like Ellendale in this area of rural North Dakota that has really been struggling just to stay alive for the last 20 years it’s a tremendous opportunity not just for this community but for the economy of south-central North Dakota,” he said Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty said Applied Digital gives the City of Ellendale an ability to move forward and do things for the community that weren’t possible five to 10 years ago “Now I can stand in front of you today and I can say with the things that are happening right now I see Ellendale being a shining light in this area of North Dakota well into the 22nd century because of the things that we're going to do and the strength that we're going to bring back to our community because of this,” he said Phillips said Applied Digital expects to be a top 10 property taxpayer in the state in the next year or two Applied Digital expects to employ 350 full-time employees at the Ellendale site and those people will need places to live in the community one of the things that we've needed to do is we're trying to convince folks to move here and that's very important for us,” he said.  about 450 workers are in Ellendale for construction of the 380,000-square-foot high-performance computing artificial intelligence data center “I'm told that number (of workers) is going to go up drastically as the next two buildings get farther underway,” he said Flaherty said Ellendale’s peak population was either 1,800 in the late 1950s or early ’60s or 1,500 in 2000 depending on what artificial intelligence Google search engine was used Ellendale’s current population is over 1,100 Flaherty said Applied Digital coming to Ellendale is the “first domino to fall.” As a result he said more people will want to do business in Ellendale “We're going to have spouses of people who are going to work at the data center who are going to say I want to start this kind of business,’ or ‘I've had this kind of experience and I want to bring that to here,’ ” he said Applied Digital partnered with Headwaters Development and the Bank of North Dakota to build 20 new homes — eight four-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom — and a 38-unit apartment complex utilizing the state's Rural-Workforce Initiative to Support Housing (R-WISH) pilot program The housing development is called Ellendale Acres and is located in south Ellendale The R-WISH pilot program utilizes up to $10 million of Bank of North Dakota capital to complement the work done by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee according to Bank of North Dakota’s website The maximum amount from the R-WISH fund is the lesser of 30% of the project costs $3.5 million or the matching contribution from the company Applied Digital contributed $3.5 million toward the program to build housing in Ellendale Headwaters Development will own the homes and apartment complex and rent them to Applied Digital employees Armstrong said Applied Digital’s project and helping with Ellendale’s housing challenge is a holistic view of economic development He said a local community and its elected officials need to promote and welcome business “You need a company that wants to be there,” he said “You get private equity and then you get the Bank of North Dakota to step in It really is kind of an all-above approach They (Applied Digital) can’t build that facility if anybody who works there has nowhere to live So they’ve engaged in the community in a really meaningful way I think it’s a model for how you would do a large-scale project in a place like Ellendale.” said Ellendale Acres is a big accomplishment that had great collaboration to make it happen He talked about the challenges and hurdles to bring housing to rural communities He said construction costs have increased for housing in rural communities He also said it’s difficult for rural communities to get contractors and subcontractors to build housing the magnitude of Ellendale Acres He said the rental prices are lower in rural areas compared to urban areas we're bringing in more equity which often isn't sustainable because we have investors that require a certain risk-adjusted rate of return and they're not willing to take the risk,” he said He said if employers want to expand or a city wants to bring in employers “You almost have to come up with a combined solution to figure out how to do it somewhat all at once to make it sustainable and viable,” he said which establishes the Housing for Opportunity Mobility and Empowerment (HOME) grant program in the North Dakota Department of Commerce is a complementary program to the R-WISH pilot program “Not every community that has a housing need has an Applied Digital coming in,” he said “The R-Wish program only works because Applied Digital has bought in and the bank (Bank of North Dakota) has bought in There are places across North Dakota whether it’s Richardton or Hillsboro and between that also need housing that don’t have something like this (Applied Digital) at scale.” the Commerce Department would award grants to political subdivisions to build infrastructure to support affordable market-rate housing The grant program would be funded one time and ends on June 30 SB 2225 would appropriate $50 million to the program The Commerce Department would allocate $10 million for communities with a population of 5,000 or less $20 million for communities with a population of 5,001 to 20,000 and $5 million for rural metropolitan areas located within 20 miles of city limits of a community with more than 20,000 people The program provides grant dollars for one-third of the infrastructure costs for residential development projects The local political subdivision and the developer of the residential lots would each provide one-third of the costs for residential development projects The new year brings continued momentum at Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center with key milestones reinforcing its role in next-generation AI infrastructure Construction activities in the west chiller plant are nearing completion Fiber and network rooms have been successfully powered on enhancing the facility’s connectivity readiness supported by rigorous quality control procedures to ensure precision and reliability the Ellendale AI Data Center moves closer to setting new standards in high-performance the spotlight is on more than just AI models—it’s on the infrastructure that makes them possible Applied Digital is taking center court with its cutting-edge designed to handle the demands of large-scale As AI continues to evolve at a breakneck pace Editor's note: This story and accompanying photo are advertorial content in the 2025 "Moving the Community Forward" special section of The Jamestown Sun.  is helping a rural community by partnering with the city of Ellendale “Since we're bringing in a large new workforce we need a place to have rentals for a period of time,” said Nick Phillips executive vice president of external affairs for Applied Digital He said 18 of the 20 single-family homes for Ellendale Acres are nearing completion and the other two are constructed but not permanently anchored to a foundation He said those 18 homes will be move-in ready any day He said work on the 38-unit apartment complex is expected to begin in June or July “The anticipation is that that will also be available this year as well,” he said builds and operates next-generation data centers and Cloud infrastructure Phillips said the housing project leverages dollars from the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s Rural-Workforce Initiative to Support Housing (R-WISH) pilot program The program utilizes up to $10 million of Bank of North Dakota capital to complement the work done by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee we committed to invest $3.5 million,” Phillips said “Bank of North Dakota will match that through the program The city of Ellendale is doing a TIF (tax-increment financing) district which will help with some of the infrastructure improvements And then obviously we had to find a developer to come in and do this.” Applied Digital’s data center was annexed into the city of Ellendale in January Once those employees find a different living arrangement those residences will be available for new employees He said Applied Digital is asking its employees to move to Ellendale and the city needs help in order to grow and accommodate that He said Applied Digital’s partnership with the city of Ellendale and its businesses and the state of North Dakota is vital “Having good working relationships is vital,” Phillips said He said Applied Digital’s community involvement in Ellendale is important He said Applied Digital partnered with businesses for a new $200,000 pin setter for the bowling alley helped the Ellendale park board by bringing in truckloads of dirt for a park provided movie nights for families and donated art kits to elementary students in Ellendale Applied Digital has donated to the Two Rivers Activity Center for the outdoor pickleball courts and has participated in other fundraisers The company also purchases memberships at TRAC for its employees When Applied Digital officials are in Jamestown The company also donated to the University of Jamestown’s sports programs after student-athletes helped unpack items for Applied Digital’s facility In the September update, we get an exciting sneak peek at the progress of the utility substation and three levels of Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota spanning 363,000 square feet and built to handle a 100MW IT load is designed to meet the intense demands of AI technologies The first level is dedicated to critical utilities which form the backbone of the facility’s robust infrastructure ensuring reliable and uninterrupted operations These levels are optimized for high-performance computing environments offering scalable resources to handle the ever-growing requirements of AI-driven workloads the facility incorporates advanced liquid cooling systems leveraging North Dakota’s naturally cold climate for enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability the Ellendale AI Data Center is on track to set new benchmarks in AI infrastructure reflecting Applied Digital’s ongoing commitment to innovation As organizations across the globe accelerate return-to-office initiatives the demand for seamless hybrid work experiences has surged agile meeting spaces is one of the biggest barriers to effective collaboration today Employees expect technology that just works—without delays or limitations—especially in compact huddle rooms where BYOD (bring… Today’s digital landscape isn’t just shaped by code—it’s shaped by how deeply companies listen brands that center their design around real user behavior are pulling ahead Intuit’s “Follow Me Home” approach exemplifies this mindset encouraging teams to observe customers in their daily environments to uncover real needs Technology disruption continues to reshape how we work the leap from physical to digital has transformed not only industries generative AI alone could add up to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy making it vital to understand how curiosity,… submitted a formal petition to the city of Ellendale requesting the annexation of its property to the west of the city The annexation would bring Applied Digital’s property under the city’s jurisdiction generating increased revenue streams that would benefit Ellendale “We see this annexation as an opportunity to align more closely with the city of Ellendale and its goals for continued growth and prosperity,” said Nick Phillips executive vice president of public affairs at Applied Digital we can work hand-in-hand to foster economic development enhance city services and public infrastructure and contribute positively to the city’s financial outcomes creating a win-win for both Applied Digital and the community This move truly underscores our commitment to further strengthening our partnership with the city of Ellendale and contributing to the local economy.” The annexation process will now proceed through the city’s review and approval phases “The annexation of Applied Digital’s property is a significant step forward for the long-term growth and benefit of our city and residents,” Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty said “This partnership will result in expanded municipal services available to all residents of Ellendale and meaningful tax relief for all of our residents Industrial land provides great value to the taxable base for property and sales tax for any city so our pro-business approach to Applied Digital will positively affect our entire community.” The partnership between Applied Digital and the city of Ellendale has been recognized among the finalists in the 18th Annual Data Center Dynamics Awards in the Community Impact category – Patrons at an Ellendale restaurant got more than what they ordered Tuesday night after a man was arrested for running through the establishment naked and allegedly trying to attack people WMDT News obtained the court documents this morning from the incident which took place shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Southern Grille on Main Street in Ellendale Delaware State Police were called to the restaurant for reports of a naked man inside who was trying to stab patrons When he didn’t listen to troopers’ commands police deployed their taser and he was taken into custody Several witnesses were interviewed by police One witness claimed Hicks struck them in the face while another says he was going up to multiple tables trying to eat their food without clothing on Hicks was taken to a local hospital where court documents state he told nurses that he did not know how he got to the restaurant or why he was naked Hicks is facing a slew of charges including multiple counts of indecent exposure Because Local Matters In October, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center project in North Dakota continues to make remarkable strides Following September’s progress on the utility substation and foundational infrastructure we now see further development in the facility’s three-tiered structure this facility is designed to support a substantial 100MW IT load positioning it as a key player in advancing AI infrastructure reinforcing the center’s ability to ensure seamless and reliable operations work continues on the second and third levels Each hall is engineered to support a 50MW IT load fully optimized for high-performance AI-driven workloads Advanced liquid cooling systems are being integrated harnessing North Dakota’s naturally cool climate to maximize energy efficiency and sustainability The Ellendale AI Data Center is on track to set a new standard in AI infrastructure showcasing Applied Digital’s dedication to both technological innovation and sustainable practices successful energization of its on-site main substation transformer for its high-performance compute data center in Ellendale This milestone signifies the facility’s progression into the next stage of its build-out setting the foundation for a data center capable of supporting cutting-edge artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) The energization of the on-site main substation transformer marks a critical step toward bringing the Ellendale HPC campus fully online “This energization milestone is a testament to the power of collaboration,” said Todd Gale chief development officer at Applied Digital “We believe it demonstrates our progress in bringing our Ellendale HPC campus to life showcasing both technological innovation and the strength of our partnerships with Ellendale and MDU (Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.) This achievement will allow the company to initiate equipment commissioning activities bringing us closer to delivering the infrastructure we believe will define the future of AI and digital transformation in Ellendale and beyond.” This milestone comes shortly after Applied Digital submitted a petition for annexation of its property to the city of Ellendale a move aimed at further solidifying its partnership with the local community The annexation is expected to bring increased revenue streams and expanded municipal services to the community The partnership between Applied Digital and the city of Ellendale was recently recognized with the Community Impact Award at the 18th Annual Data Center Dynamics Awards builder and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure designed for HPC applications In November, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota marked another month of significant advancements Notable achievements during the month included substantial progress on MV cable pulls laying the groundwork for the center’s robust IT load capabilities The majority of long-lead mechanical OFCI equipment was successfully delivered and installed while ancillary building water services neared completion Connectivity also took a major leap forward with the arrival of the first fiber provider in the building a vital step in supporting the high-performance AI workloads that the center is designed to handle Applied Digital continues to demonstrate its commitment to being #DifferentByDesign crafting infrastructure that anticipates the needs of the future Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held one hour prior to the service at church Larry was a son of the late Abe and Florence (Andrews) Richards His family eventually moved to southern Minnesota where they farmed Larry graduated from Ellendale High School in 1953 he went to Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls for a year Larry joined the United States Army and was based at Fort Carson he transferred to the Minnesota National Guard to complete his service Larry was very proud of the time he served and shared many stories Larry married the love of his life Mary (Story) after being pen pals for two years before meeting in person Larry and Mary were married in Powell Butte eventually buying a farm near Hope where they loved and raised four children Larry’s dedication to farming was undeniable and led him and his family to be named Steele County Farm Family of the Year Larry farmed for 58 years growing corn and beans He retired from farming in 2012 and moved to the “cabin” on Lake Inguadona in Remer He cherished the many dear friends and enjoyed the lake Larry had a strong faith and lived his life humbly and with integrity Larry is survived by his beloved wife and life partner Mary; daughters Sharon (Bob) Lucas and Jean (Taff) Worrell; a son August Richards; seven (plus one on the way) great-grandchildren; his “extra sons” Rodney Hullopeter and Randy Holz; a sister Larry is preceded in death by his much-loved son Laurel “Dick” (Alice) Richards memorials donation may be made to The ALS Association The Ellendale United Methodist Church will provide a livestream of services through their website at https://m.youtube.com/@ellendaleumc2564  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and Headwaters Development are expected to build 20 homes by mid-October and a 35-unit apartment building shortly after in Ellendale "We are excited to see our vision for Ellendale Acres becoming a reality,” Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty said in a media release about the housing announcement He said the new housing would not be possible without the work of the Ellendale City Council Applied Digital and Headwaters Development more vibrant future for Ellendale,” he said “Our community's growth and prosperity are central to this project and I am eager to witness the positive impact it will have on our residents." The project signifies Applied Digital’s commitment to Ellendale’s growth “This initiative is a testament to what can be achieved when public and private sectors come together with a shared vision and dedication to solving real-world issues,” said Nick Phillps Applied Digital’s executive vice president of public affairs we are making a tangible difference in the lives of North Dakotans sustainable communities across the state.” develops and operates next-generation data centers across North America to provide digital infrastructure solutions to the high-performance computing (HPC) industry Applied Digital has a 100-megawatt facility at Jamestown and a 180-megawatt facility at Ellendale Applied Digital is also constructing a 10-megawatt HPC facility north of Jamestown and a 135-megawatt HPC facility at Ellendale which includes 100 megawatts for the information technology load and 35 megawatts for support services Burgum called for a housing initiative in January during his State of the State Address through a series of listening sessions among public and private stakeholders in the housing sector to identify solutions to the state’s housing shortage and develop a comprehensive housing plan for the 2025 Legislature to consider “Housing is essential to economic growth and the prosperity of North Dakota's communities,” said Burgum who recently named a Housing Initiative Advisory Committee that is working with stakeholders on how to improve housing availability “This housing project will play a critical role in meeting the needs of workers while also showcasing how the private and public sectors can work together to find solutions and help our citizens and communities reach their full potential.” The project leverages dollars from the North Dakota Industrial Commission’s Rural-Workforce Initiative to Support Housing (R-WISH) pilot program The pilot program supports rural communities with 20,000 residents or less with construction of market-rate housing for the workforce when a company is locating or expanding its operations according to the Bank of North Dakota’s website a community must be experiencing a period of rapid growth due to a new company locating in the community or a local company expanding by more than 10 full-time equivalent employees Funds can be used for new multi-family and 1-to-4 family housing projects meaning property with fewer than five individual dwelling units or for the rehabilitation of existing multi-family and 1-to-4 family housing projects if it is more cost-effective than new construction “The R-WISH program exemplifies Bank of North Dakota's unique approach," said Kelvin Hullet senior vice president for business development for the Bank of North Dakota "We maximize state dollars through private-public partnerships.” chair of the Ellendale Job Development Authority said the housing project is the first of many community development initiatives in Ellendale “This project is the initial step in our broader vision for the community's growth and well-being,” he said commercial areas and additional public safety initiatives said the company is excited to partner with the state of North Dakota the city of Ellendale for the housing project “This project exemplifies a unique and innovative solution to rural housing challenges through our turnkey It is exciting to be involved in such a forward-thinking initiative that promises to make a lasting positive impact on Ellendale and beyond.” — One man is dead following a two-vehicle crash four miles south of Ellendale according to a release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol was driving his GMC Sierra south along U.S Highway 281 when he slowed to turn left onto State Line Road at about 7 a.m he was rear ended by a Subaru Ascent driven by 63-year-old Vernon Dalstein Jr. Both vehicles were pushed off the roadway and came to a stop in a nearby slough Dalstein sustained serious injuries and died later that day in a nearby hospital Wiehahn was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was injured Kelly Armstrong and officials from the North Dakota Department of Commerce and Bank of North Dakota (BND) will visit the city of Ellendale on Wednesday March 19 to tour and receive updates on the new Applied Digital data center and a housing project currently under construction The housing project is the first to utilize North Dakota’s Rural-Workforce Initiative to Support Housing (R-WISH) program Armstrong also will highlight how Commerce’s proposed Housing for Opportunity Mobility and Empowerment (HOME) program moving through the legislative process will help support housing solutions identified by communities representatives of Applied Digital and Headwaters Development from 9 a.m The tour begins and ends at Ellendale Opera House Applied Digital continues to make remarkable strides on its Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota This state-of-the-art facility embodies the perfect blend of advanced technology and strategic design establishing a new benchmark in data infrastructure specifically designed for AI The Ellendale AI Data Center spans a massive 363,000 gross square feet across three stories It is designed to handle an impressive 100MW IT load This facility is not just another data center; it is a beacon of innovation purpose-built to cater to the intense demands of accelerated computing that modern AI technologies require Keep watching for more updates as this exciting project advances Invests an initial $900 million in Ellendale campus in North Dakota Investment firm Macquarie is to invest billions of dollars into data center firm Applied Digital First reported by the Wall Street Journal and confirmed by the company Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is set to invest $5 billion into Applied a cryptomining firm pivoting to AI and HPC data centers supported by investment vehicles of funds managed by Macquarie will see the company take a 15 percent stake in Applied subsidiary MAM will invest up to $900 million in Applied's Ellendale campus in development in North Dakota and has the right of first refusal to invest an additional $4.1 billion in future data centers for 30 months Applied will issue perpetual preferred equity units and common equity units of $2.25 million for each executed lease of 1MW of capacity up to $900 million to support the full 400MW build-out of the Ellendale campus In addition to funding the development of the campus the money will be used to pay down existing debt against the campus "We believe this expanded relationship with MAM positions Applied Digital for significant growth in the industry establishing Applied Digital as one of the fastest-growing HPC data center owners we will have a significant portion of the equity needed to construct over 2 GW of HPC data center capacity including our Ellendale HPC Campus,” said Wes Cummins “With an 85 percent ownership stake in both existing and future HPC assets and access to a project-level preferred equity financing facility sufficient to fund our HPC project pipeline we believe we are poised for transformative progress We are excited to have MAM’s support as we establish ourselves as a leader in the Tier 3 data center infrastructure sector while continuing to develop and operate large-scale state-of-the-art data centers for world-class customers at the forefront of the AI revolution." “We are excited to partner with Applied Digital to build and scale its HPC data center platform,” added Anton Moldan senior managing director of Macquarie Asset Management "Applied Digital has a differentiated strategy with access to a unique near-term power portfolio across North America in markets attractive for computing needs which address the most demanding AI and other HPC applications at scale The significant progress at the Ellendale HPC campus makes this a very compelling opportunity for us as well as for potential hyperscale customers.” It has more than 280MW of cryptomining capacity in operation across two sites in North Dakota and more than 1,000 GPUs deployed in four third-party data centers for its AI cloud business The company originally broke ground on the Ellendale campus in Dickey County in September 2022 The site’s 180MW ELN01 is for hosting cryptomining hardware; the 369,000 sq ft ELN02 – set to offer 100MW – is for HPC hosting The company plans to develop two further buildings on the site for HPC Ellendale is the company’s second campus within North Dakota, following a 100MW cryptomine facility in Jamestown known as JMS01 that opened in 2022. A second building known as JMS02, announced in late 2022 and set to initially offer 5MW A third, 200MW site in Garden City, Texas, went live in 2023 and was sold to Marathon Digital in March 2024 Another 200MW facility is being planned in Iowa Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia affectionately known as "Juner" age 65 He could master anything he set his mind to achieve he generously donated his creations to local benefits and organizations especially those that contributed to children during the Christmas season Juner had a fun sense of humor and his "stand-up" act included him telling the stories of The Three Little Pigs The Alphabet and Cinderella in his own unique way the Twins and being with family and friends.  He began his working career on the Railroad and then became a rural mail carrier in the Albert Lea area.  Juner was well known and well-loved in the community he loved of Ellendale that embraced him and appreciated all he had to offer The Family of Ryan "Juner" Johnson would like to thank you for the kind expressions and comforting words through this difficult time  Friday August 2:  1:00 Visitation  2:00 Service with Fellowship Luncheon to follow at Vibrant Life Assembly of God Church Ellendale As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push technological boundaries, the demand for powerful, efficient infrastructure is more critical than ever. In February 2025, Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center marked significant progress in meeting that demand The team announced that ELN02 has officially powered on its first lineup With Phase 2 equipment deliveries underway and a strong emphasis on workforce development What makes this effort stand out is not just the technical achievement scalable infrastructure built to fuel the future of AI As rural America becomes home to cutting-edge technology Applied Digital is leading the way with smart 3-seeded Edgeley/Kulm-Montpelier girls’ basketball team booked their spot in the Region 1 tournament with a 50-20 win over No 5-seeded Ellendale in the first region qualifier game of the District 2 girls’ basketball tournament on Monday The Cardinals (5-17) took an early 2-0 lead but the Rebels responded with a basket to make it 3-2 and went on a run to head into the second quarter up 13-4 the Rebels were led by their defense and their points in the paint with multiple points being scored off turnovers and coming on layups and floaters I thought we played pretty well on the defensive end,” Rebels head coach Rory Entzi said I think it was because … let’s face it we’re trying to speed them up a little bit and maybe they were just going a little faster than they wanted to on some of those shots We extended the pressure and wanted to theoretically speed up the game as much as we could and try to run them out of gas just keep pushing the pace and pushing the tempo because I fel t like that was to our advantage.” The Rebels (13-9) continued the run early in the second quarter taking an 18-4 lead before a Cardinals layup brought it closer at 18-6 with the Rebels ending the quarter on a 12-0 run to head into the half up 30-6 the Rebels scored 15 points off 18 turnovers while they only turned it over five times and did not give up a point off those giveaways The Rebels held the Cardinals off the free throw line in the first half whereas they shot 7-for-11 “That’s kind of what hurt us the most out of the whole game here was the turnover aspect again and credit to Edgeley their scheme that they run is hard to deal with when they’re as big and quick as they are it’s hard to deal with stuff like that,” Cardinals head coach Brennan Hack said he does a great job with those girls over there getting them ready to go whether it’s now or it’s the first week of the season you know when you go play an Edgeley team they’re gonna be hard they’re gonna be strong and they’re gonna come at you the entire game which is what we saw tonight.” The Cardinals played the Rebels tighter in the third quarter including hitting their first three of the day but they still trailed 41-14 heading into the fourth quarter the Rebels got two baskets in a row to start the running clock at 46-14 The Cardinals continued to do their best to hang in it from there but could not stop the Rebels from moving on to the region tournament the Rebels continued to tighten up defensively to finish the game with 24 points off 29 turnovers and the Cardinals failed to cash in on any of the Rebels’ 10 giveaways The Rebels forced the Cardinals to shoot 2-for-8 from long range while they shot 5-for15 from three The Rebels shot 34.6% from the field and 69.2% from the free-throw line in the opening half The Rebels will start their Region 1 tournament on Monday when they face off against Sargent County with the time still to be determined Home » News » Voters approve $5.355 million expansion project for Ellendale School District Voters in the Ellendale School District approved a $5.355 million expansion project in a bond election on Tuesday Voters in the Ellendale School District will vote on a $5.355 million expansion project on Tuesday IPSWICH — Both races for the Ipswich City Council have new results following a recount on Wednesday March 31 that would give counties the option… (NewsDakota.com) – The City of Ellendale in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Commerce is developing the City’s first Strategic Plan The plan will serve as a guide for the community by refining a vision for the future and establishing a roadmap for the economic success of Ellendale The public is highly encouraged to participate by sharing their thoughts on Ellendale’s values and opportunities for growth through a recently launched survey “This plan cannot be successful without support and participation from our community members,” says Ellendale Mayor Don Flaherty “We hope to gather as much information from the greater Ellendale area as we can so we can utilize your input into the development of the strategic plan.” The city will utilize the input received to identify gaps and opportunities that exist within the community Aligning Ellendale’s vision and goals to truly reflect the community is the primary objective and this work is made possible through a partnership with Commerce “Commerce is proud to support Ellendale in their first strategic planning process,” said Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken “Thanks to the efforts of our Community Services team at Commerce this community-driven effort will guide Ellendale’s sustainable growth and ensure a prosperous future.” The survey is open now until April 14 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EllendaleStrategicPlan Printed copies of the survey can be picked up at City Hall The Strategic Plan is anticipated to be completed in July 2025 (ABC 6 News) — Ellendale Elementary School is hosting a Color Run in an attempt to fundraise towards the inclusive playground fund there will be fire trucks from local communities for kids to see from 2-3 PM while MoeGeos food truck and Carpenter Coffee will be on site starting at 2 PM People can still sign up until 2:45 PM on Saturday and Ellendale Elementary School has raised $51,000 of their $200,000 goal for the inclusive playground Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 JAMESTOWN — The Medina/Pingree-Buchanan boys’ basketball team had a big third quarter to get a 65-47 win over Ellendale in the first round of the 2025 NDHSAA District 2 tournament on Friday The first quarter was incredibly back and forth with multiple ties and lead changes the Thunder hit a jumper to take a 13-11 lead and they kept it up to take a 15-11 lead into the second quarter “It was the same thing in the first game that we played them,” Cardinals head coach Brian Vance said “They’re a little bit more physical than we are but they’ve got a couple of shooters We’ve got a couple of shooters so I thought we matched up pretty well After the Thunder (10-10) stretched the lead out to 26-15 in the second the Cardinals dialed up the defensive pressure and it helped them fight all the way back to trim their deficit to 28-25 at the half the Thunder shot 50% in all three shooting categories while the Cardinals (5-15) shot 44% from the field 2-for-6 from three and 1-for-2 from the free throw line outrebounding their opponents 15-8 overall Both teams did a good job taking advantage of turnovers with the Cardinals scoring 11 points off seven giveaways and the Thunder scored eight points off 10 giveaways The Thunder came out of the locker room on fire taking a 33-25 lead before the Cardinals once again fought back to bring it closer at 33-29 The Thunder pushed their lead back out from there and stole all the momentum when they hit a three drew a foul away from the ball and then immediately hit another three to push the lead out to 45-32 like a momentum builder,” Thunder head coach Jeremy Weinmeister said “ … I’m not a big proponent of threes but if you’re hitting them That was really huge for us and they’ve done a good job of making smart shots not just taking it and throwing it up there because then you live by it and die by it make a good defensive stop and come out and hit another one it creates that momentum and you just continue to go and go and go.” The Thunder started to pull away in the fourth quarter with a run to take a 59-40 lead but the Cardinals continued to fight and brought it closer at 61-47 the Thunder did enough down the stretch to get the win 61.5% from three and 62.5% from the free throw line 30.8% from three and 3-for-6 from the stripe The Cardinals return to the floor at 3 p.m when they face off against Strasburg-Zeeland A 38-year-old man from New Castle died Wednesday morning after the car he was riding in drove off the road and struck a tree The name of the man who died will be released once family is notified Police said the woman was driving north on Dupont Boulevard north of East Robbins Road in a Honda Accord For "reasons under investigation," the Honda drove off the east side of the road at about 9:55 a.m. It traveled a short distance and then struck a tree MORE: Expanded care, new institutes, renovations: What 2025 has in store for Nemours in Delaware The woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries who was sitting in the front seat without a seatbelt Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Sgt Mitchell at 302-703-3269 or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333 More Extraordinary Images From The Collection Of The Missouri Historical Society The Missouri Historical Society has (in their archive on Skinker across from Forest Park) two small photo albums that have turned out to be very important to the history of Maplewood They belong to a collection that was donated by Margaret Sappington Townsend Margaret was the daughter of Wallace Sappington and Annie C (a descendant of James Compton Sutton Sr.) Wallace and Annie were married at the Sutton mansion on Nov I can’t say for sure who created these albums One thing that is for sure is that both albums contain many images that I call ultra rare James Compton Sutton was not the founder of Maplewood He was the earliest pioneer of land that became part of Maplewood This is the earliest mention of the subdivision of Maplewood I doubt that he would have liked this name wrote that it should have been named Sutton because there were more Suttons around than maple trees based on the numbers of the scans provided to me by the Missouri Historical Society I’m going to jump back-and-forth from one album to the other There is evidence that they both may have been created about the same time The front cover of Album Two gives no hint of what is just inside It is glued to the inside of the front cover The first page has two photographs glued to it I believe the location is Maplewood but I can’t say where exactly This is the other photo from the first page The address on this house is very clearly 7177 west of Sutton even though the address would have you think otherwise Images added to the album later show that the address had been changed to 7477 This is a fairly common problem for historians it was sometimes necessary for the post office to change the addresses Then on the very next page…blow me away…the Ellendale Train Station! solid gold images that make it all worth while This train station was located on the NW corner of McCausland and Southwest Avenues The 1906 date on this image is the earliest that I’ve found in Album Two This is an interesting sign because the intersection of Lanham and Manchester is in the heart of our commercial business district today But perhaps this sign means that the realtor Frank Kershaw can be found at that intersection This is exactly the kind of photograph that this historian loves to find The girls are on the property of Merritt Marshall on the SE corner of Sutton and Manchester which is behind them Behind Irene’s head is the Banner Lumber Company at 7353 Manchester   Directly behind Elva’s head is the It is undoubtedly on “Grandpa Marshall’s” property at 7360 Manchester They are on the NE corner of the intersection of Arthur and Manchester This an aerial view from about 1955 of the aforementioned intersection and the buildings that make it so easy to identify Note that much of the Marshall tract had yet to be developed in 1909 The Sutton mansion still had a nice piece of land around it on the tract that John L This is a tintype that is in the collection of our library I think it’s much older than the date of 1890 that someone guessed at on the rear of the image My guess is that Mary Sutton Marshall is standing to the right of him I wrote the above shortly after I began this blog on 10/27/2013 This one is number 488 and I’m not done yet Who’d a ever thought it would go on this long Thanks again to fellow Maplewoodian Lauren Sallwasser an archivist of the photographs and prints and the other very helpful people at the Missouri History Museum library on Skinker I have some new/old photos of the Sutton mansion that are going to blow your mind I’ll email you what I have on the Montana episode or whatever you would call it It’s always good to hear from you Sutton descendants Been a fan for a long time and Maplewood residents for 12 years and 4 years in RH before We moved into the old house on Oakview dating back to 1881 We have some historic documentation but curious if you want to dig deeper into the history I wonder if it was built by the Sutton / Thomas family back in the day I’m definitely interested in anything you can turn up So the Ellendale station is where the train stopped I live just northwest of where Sutton crosses the tracks and I’ve wondered where the nearest station had been I’ve always wondered how hard it was to get downtown from Maplewood etc And you are going to see more a lot more of familiar sites in never before published images before I get through with these 2 albums You (and your readers) are on an amazing journey through history in our own backyard So interesting to gain perspective about our roots Thank you for all your continuing persistence in uncovering these interesting nuggets and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Applied Digital is making remarkable strides in the field of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by the latest progress update on its Ellendale AI Data Center in North Dakota One of the standout features of the Ellendale Data Center is its use of advanced liquid cooling systems combined with the naturally cold climate of North Dakota result in a highly efficient cooling solution that is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly The data center’s design focuses on maximizing the efficiency of resource use which is crucial for sustainable operation at scale The facility’s layout is meticulously planned to support high-performance computing: Main Level: This floor houses central utilities that are crucial for robust and reliable infrastructure support These utilities are the backbone of the data center ensuring uninterrupted service and optimal performance Second and Third Floors: These floors are dedicated to data halls, each designed to support a 50MW IT load. The halls are optimized for high-performance computing environments offering scalable and efficient compute resources that can adapt to the evolving needs of AI technologies The Ellendale AI Data Center is poised to set new standards in data infrastructure further empowering the capabilities of artificial intelligence technologies The dedication of Applied Digital to innovation and excellence in the construction of the Ellendale AI Data Center reflects its commitment to advancing the field of AI This facility is not just a milestone for the company but also a significant contribution to the technological landscape of North Dakota and the AI community worldwide DELAWARE – The Ellendale Fire Company says it responded to a total of eight calls on Tuesday The first report came in at around 11:30 a.m regarding a brush fire in the 8400 block of Slaughter Beach Road crews were sent to a reported woods fire in the 10000 block of Greentop Road It was determined that a resident was trying to burn a stump when the fire spread to the nearby woods crews were rerouted to a grass fire in the 18000 block of Fleatown Road crews returned to the station before being dispatched to another grass fire at N Old State Road and Johnson Road in Lincoln Another field fire was reported a short time later which was threatening structures on Valley Force Road in Milford crews were called to a vehicle fire in the 18000 block of McColleys Chapel Road Crews arrived to find two storage trailers involved Crews worked together to extinguish the blaze Ellendale was alerted to another vegetation fire in the 18000 block of Sharons Road in Ellendale The final call came in shortly after 8 p.m for an automatic crash notification in the 14000 block of Staytonville Road A massive fire broke out Wednesday morning in Donelson, damaging Ellendale's — a defunct Nashville restaurant which closed its doors in 2018 Nashville Fire crews were dispatched to the 2700 block of Old Elm Hill Pike before 1:30 a.m said Nashville Fire Department Public Information Officer Kendra Loney in an email to the Tennessean Once crews arrived, heavy flames and smoke were showing through the roof, reported the department in a social media post The historic farmhouse is believed to have been vacant and no injuries were reported Ellendale's closed in July 2018 after nearly two decades as a favorite in the Donelson dining community. As previously reported by the Tennessean the restaurant served contemporary American cuisine and many of the dishes featured produce harvested from its own organic garden Former owner Julie Buhler announced the closure in a Facebook post and invited people to visit her other restaurant —Phat Bites and personally oversee all aspects as the chef and owner has been one of my greatest joys in life," wrote Buhler in a post joy and growth with Phat Bites and continued opportunities." In 2015, the restaurant was featured in Robert Irvine’s “Restaurant Impossible" a Food Network reality television series which aimed to renovate struggling restaurants across the United States Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X A 41-year-old Ellendale man has been arrested for an incident that occurred late Tuesday at Southern Grille on South Old State Road in Ellendale they were told that a naked man was inside swinging an object at patrons Employees were able to safely evacuate the patrons from the restaurant later identified as William Hicks who did not comply with the troopers’ instructions and Hicks was ultimately taken into custody troopers learned that prior to entering the restaurant Hicks ran into the side of a car while it was traveling on South Old State Road Hicks caused alarm to several patrons and continued to behave in a disorderly manner Hicks was taken to an area hospital for medical evaluation where he was charged with several crimes including 6 counts of Indecent Exposure along with Resisting Arrest as well as Reckless Endangering 2nd Degree Hicks is at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $2,500 secured bond Email: info@wgmd.com The Talk of Delmarva is a registered trademark of DataTech Digital WGMD 92.7 and WUSX 98.5 are licensed through the FCC Any usage without the express written consent of DataTech Digital Designed by Techno Goober