ELLENDALE, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Dickey County, North Dakota introduced TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service that will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the County.

Charlie Russell, Director of Emergency Management said Dickey County will officially re-launch the new text messaging system to the public on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Residents may receive a text message from 80946 from the County initiating the service. You can choose to opt-out at any time by texting STOP. If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “DICKEY COUNTY” to the number 80946. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in.

Russell said the County’s use of this technology is another example of how our community enhances resident services by implementing 21st Century solutions. We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important County notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success.

He said it’s a great system as it allows the public to communicate directly with and access county information, as well as receive critical alert information from us. Russell said anyone with questions, should feel free to call his office.