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/
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 […]
Side Lake Fall Festival
With school back in session and cooler weather setting in, it’s the perfect time to celebrate this season with the Side Lake Fall Festival! Join us on Saturday, October 4 from 1–4 PM at the Side Lake Community Center Pavilion for an afternoon of animals, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, archery, games, crafts, prizes, snacks, hot […]
Minutes of the August 12, 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 July meeting were read and approved on motion by Kjendle , second by Varichak. Motion carried. Treasurer’s ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as reported on motion by Kjendle, second by Varichak, motion […]
Deadly Plant Discovered on Shannon Lake Road in Side Lake, MN
Residents and visitors of the Side Lake area are urged to use caution following the confirmed discovery of water hemlock (Cicuta maculata) growing along Shannon Lake Road. This plant, found in wet roadside ditches and low-lying areas, is considered one of the most poisonous in North America. Even small amounts can be lethal to humans, […]
Minutes of the July 8, 2025 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Kjendle, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys,Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved on motion by Reini, second by Kjendle. Motioncarried. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as reported on motion by Reini, second by Kjendle, motion carried. […]