Fourth of July Parade Join the favorite longtime tradition of the Side Lake 4th of July Parade! Float lineup starts at 9 a.m. and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available here or downloaded below. Prizes are awarded to the top four participating groups. You can view the Increment Weather Policy […]
Minutes of the March 12, 2025 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys, Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the February meeting were read and approved as corrected. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by Varichak, second by Reini, motion carried. Fire ReportThere was 1 […]
Minutes: Reorganization Meeting 3-18-25
Minutes of the Town of French Reorganization Meeting March 18, 2025 1. Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM. 2. Melissa Kjendle took the Oath of Office as Supervisor. 3. Jim Varichak was chosen as Chairman and Alan Reini was chosen as Vice Chair. 4. The monthly Board meetings will be held on the second […]
Exciting News: Update on Broadband
News Release from Paul Bunyan Communications: Paul Bunyan Communications Expanding Broadband to More of St. Louis County Paul Bunyan Communications will bring its all-fiber optic Broadband network to over 1,600 more locations in 2025! To get connected, anyone interested just needs to sign up for service, there is no construction fee. They encourage that be […]
Summer Rec is Coming SOON!
Spring is upon us, and that means Summer is right around the corner! We are busy planning for our Summer Rec Program and are looking forward to making fun memories and going on amazing adventures with our Rec Kids this year! Our Rec Program is a fun-filled opportunity for kids ages 4 to 14 to […]
Side Lake Community Garage Sales
Mark your calendars! The Side Lake Community Garage Sales will be Thursday to Saturday, June 12th (3pm – 7pm), 13th (9am – 4pm), and 14th (9am – 4pm) this year! If you would like to be a part of the 2025 Garage Sales and want to be included on “The Map”, sign up before May […]
Notice to the Public
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property This may affect your 2026 property tax payments – Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for French Township shall meet on Thursday April 24, 2025, from 1:00 -2:00 PM at the Town Hall, 7548 Hwy 5, Side Lake, Minnesota. The purpose of […]
Election Results, a Fond Farewell, and a New Supervisor
The results from the March 11th Township Election are as follows: There are 470 registered voters in French Township. There were 82 votes cast. Supervisor Results: Melissa Kjendle – 80 votes, Write-in vote for Dave Sorenson – 1 Treasurer Results: Lisa Samsa – 80 votes We are so grateful to Supervisor Julie Lucas who served […]
Minutes of the February 11, 2025 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys, Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved as corrected. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by Reini, second by Varichak, motion carried. Fire ReportThere no fire calls […]
Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys, Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by Varichak, second by Reini, motion carried. Fire ReportThere 3 fire calls and […]