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Minutes of the September 7, 2021 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere were 4 fire calls and 9 EMS calls in August.One new firefighter is trained, making 20 Fire & 14 EMS. Old BusinessRequest for quotes will be sent […]
The New Playground is Complete!
Stop down and visit the new playground at the Side Lake Rec Center! This project began in 2020, and is now ready for use! The upgraded playground was partially funded by money that was budgeted for Side Lake Summer Rec Program. The Summer Rec Program was cancelled in 2020 due to covid restrictions and in […]
NOTICE to the Public: Sixberry’s Landing
**All Work is Complete and The Landing is Now Open! There is a planned closure of Sixberry’s Landing scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 25th for upgrading of the access. It is scheduled to be completed in only one day but may extend into Sunday as well. We will post here when the landing is reopened. […]
It’s coming along!
The new playground equipment is finally starting to take shape! We are hoping that it will be installed and ready for use very soon! We will keep you posted on the progress and estimated date of completion here.
A Message About the New Bridge Project
I know we are all curious about the new McCarthy Beach Road Bridge Project. It is exciting to check in on the progress being made on this job! However, there have been visitors stopping by to check things out and even walking directly up to the equipment while it is in use! We have been […]
Minutes of the August 3, 2021 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere were 2 fire calls and 6 EMS calls in July.Engine #1 is at the state park during bridge construction. Old BusinessThere was a discussion concerning the Celebrate […]
Archery Hunt Orientation Tonight
There is a Mandatory Orientation tonight, Wednesday, September 8th at 6:30 pm at the Side Lake Community Center for applicants that were drawn for the Special Archery Deer Hunt in Side Lake. The hunt will be on September 18th through December 31st (Hunt No. 996). **Successful Applicants who do not attend the Mandatory Orientation WILL […]
I Just Want to Sit Around the Campfire…
You’re not the only one! We have had several questions about the latest fire restrictions in our area, as we have had some rain lately. Are bonfires allowed at the campgrounds? At residences? Do we need a permit to burn? Click here for the latest info for your area: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/index.html
Questions About the Smoke in the Area?
As many of you know, with the area being so dry, there are several wildfires around the state contributing to the smoke and haze we have been seeing lately. Air quality alerts have been issued recently with warnings to stay indoors during these peak exposures times. To find out the current air quality for our […]