Voting for the School Referendum for ISD #701 is today! For this election, the Side Lake Community Center is NOT a polling location.. To find your polling location and see what is on the ballot, you can visit: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/ For detailed information regarding this election, visit: https://www.frenchtwpmn.gov/notice-of-special-election/
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Notice to the Public
The November 2025 regular monthly meeting of the French Township Board of Supervisors will be rescheduled to Monday, November 10th, 2025 beginning at 7:00 PM. Jeff Schanche, Town Clerk
Oh Deer! We Need Your Help!
You may have noticed that there are a lot more deer in the Side Lake and surrounding areas in the past couple of years. Due to the last two mild winters in Northern Minnesota, our deer population has exploded! As we have done in the past, the Township has asked the DNR to allow a […]
Minutes of the September 9, 2025 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Kjendle, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the August meeting were read and approved on motion by Kjendle , second by Reini. Motion carried. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as reported on motion by Kjendle, second by Reini, […]
Side Lake Fall Festival TODAY!
Join us for the Side Lake Fall Festival at the Rec Center TODAY from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm! Food, fun, and festivities for the whole family! The first 175 children will receive a free pumpkin! For more information, visit: https://www.frenchtwpmn.gov/side-lake-fall-festival/
Additional Information: Notice of Special Election
Here is some additional information about how you can make sure you vote counts for the upcoming election regarding the proposed tax levy increase for ISD #701, including a Tax Increase Calculator for those wanting to see how this election result will impact their property taxes. First, there are a few ways voters in French […]
A Note from the Fire Chief...
It’s officially Fall, so here’s your friendly reminder to change the batteries in all of your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Stay safe everyone!
-PJ Bjur, Fire Chief
Town of French Fire & EMS
If you would like more information on how you can become a member of our volunteer department, contact our Fire Chief, PJ Bjur at 218-969-3323 or our EMS Coordinator, Emily Nelson, at frenchfirstresponders@gmail.com
For the latest info on the Sturgeon Chain Lake Association, visit their website by clicking here.
Town Board Meeting Dates
The French Township Board holds its regular meetings on the Second Tuesday of each month, at the Side Lake Community Center, at 7PM. Time and dates may change, with proper notice.