Community Meet and Greet in September

The community is invited to meet your local elected officials on Tuesday, September 9th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Side Lake Rec. The French Township Board is hosting a ‘Community Meet and Greet’ with Representative Cal Warwas (District 7B), Senator Rob Farnsworth (District 07), and St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald (4th District). Hear about […]

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Celebrate Side Lake in August!

Side Lake Events is busy planning the next event – Celebrate Side Lake on August 14th from 3-7pm! Join us at the Side Lake Rec Center for an afternoon of fun, entertainment, delicious food and shopping! Vendor space is free, but space is limited and you must be registered by July 31st. Participants must fall […]

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Little Fork River Watershed Planning Meeting

There will be an open house to learn more about the local planning effort to identify shared goals and priorities for managing water resources in the Little Fork Watershed. These events may directly help residents of the Side Lake area. Events will be held on July 22nd from 5 – 7 pm at the Cook […]

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Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Kjendle, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as reported, also approved a transfer of $13,000 from General Savings to Road & Bridge Checking on motion by […]

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Blood Drive Returns to Side Lake

It’s that time of year again! We will be hosting a Blood Drive again this year on July 26th from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Side Lake Rec Center! Schedule you appointment online at www.mbc.org/searchdrives using Sponsor Code #5029. More info below:

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Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Kjendle, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved as corrected. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as reported on motion by Kjendle, second by Reini, motion carried. Fire ReportThere were no fire calls […]

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Side Lake Garage Sales Next Week!

It’s only one week away!! The 2025 Side Lake Garage Sales are Thursday, June 12th, Friday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 14th. Come one, come ALL to find your treasures at these 36 locations!! Hard copies are available below or at Hwy 5 Bar & Grill, Riverside, Side Lake Post Office, Side Lake Store, CC […]

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A Huge Thank You…

A huge thank you: to gardeners Sue Moody, Alyssa & Ella Jerulle, Travis Schirmer, Megan Kjendle, to Jim Kjendle for hauling in all of the mulch, and to PJ Bjur for help with water and cleanup! The gardens at the entrance to the Side Lake Rec Center and both flower beds at the Post Office […]

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Beautification Day June 1st!

Volunteers are needed for tomorrow’s Side Lake Beautification Day! Meet at 2PM at the Rec CenterBring gardening gloves and toolsHelp spruce up the plants and gardens near the Rec Center, Rec Entrance and Post OfficeNo long term commitment, just an hour or so to help out the community!

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