St. Louis County Environmental Services Department has arrange for the Household Hazardous Waste & Video Display Devices Collection to take place at the French Canister Site on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. *Two video display devices per visit will be accepted from HOUSEHOLDS with payment by check or solid waste […]
Minutes of the June 1, 2021 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere was 1 fire call and 5 EMS calls in May. Old BusinessThe “no wake” buoys are on back order.There will be no 4th of July parade this […]
Drive Through and See!
The Side Lake Community Columbarium is officially open and available for memorial services, and the Town of French is currently accepting applications for niches. As of July 2021, one-third of the 36 niches in our first Columbarium have already been reserved! The Side Lake community is excited to have this wonderful addition for those who […]
Update on Legislative Contacts for Water Analysis
Several of those with concerns regarding our low water levels have been making great strides in contacting our local Senators, Representatives, Commissioners, and DNR Personnel to share their thoughts on this issue. Our legislators, both Senator Tomassoni and Representative Sandstede have heard our message loud and clear! They have both been in contact with the […]
Review of Water Level Analysis Proposal
Several attendees at the Town of French Board Meeting on July 6th requested that the original proposal from the Township to the DNR to take action to further restrict flow from the dam be made available on this website. The specific request from the Township is to add one additional stop log on each side […]
Iron Range Renewal Night
Iron Range Renewal Night is scheduled to be held at the Side Lake Rec Center Pavilion on July 4th! The last Renewal Night was held at the Minnesota Discovery Center on June 13th, and there were over 500 attendees! This event is FREE to the public and will begin at 4pm. Food will be provided […]
Side Lake Flotilla Info
The Side Lake Flotilla is happening again this year (weather permitting) on Saturday the 3rd of July! If cancelled due to rain, they will reschedule for the 4th. The line-up will start in front of Bimbo’s on Side Lake at 10:30 – 11:00 am. There will be prizes for the most creative and decorated “floats”, […]
Side Lake Community Garage Sales This Weekend!
Sales start on Thursday and run until Saturday! Stay safe out there, and be sure to respect the speed limits and park off to the side of the road. Check the map list for individual sale times and days open. Maps and lists are available at the Side Lake Store, CC Campground, and the Side […]
Newest Info Regarding McCarthy Beach Road Bridge Project
At the Town Board meeting on June 1st, the County gave an update regarding the McCarthy Beach Road Bridge Project. Here is the latest: Construction on the new bridge is set to begin on August 2nd and is expected to be completed by November 14th. Through traffic on the McCarthy Beach Road will not be allowed until the project is […]
Status of Improved Broadband in Side Lake For Areas Currently Underserved
The Town of French received notice that we will be receiving a $70,000 Grant from the American Rescue Plan of 2021. Funding projects to expand broadband service is an authorized use of these funds. The majority of the Township, areas west of Hwy #5, has been provided with the opportunity to receive fiber optic broadband, […]