Join us for indoor and outdoor activities including sledding, skating, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, sled dog meet and greet, igloo dance party, arts and crafts, hot chocolate bar, and snacks! All are welcome to this free, family-fun event! For more information, you can visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1595475028565772/
Notices to the Public
FRENCH TOWNSHIP FILING NOTICE Affidavits of candidacy may be filed with the Town Clerk Tuesday, December 30, 2025 through Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Offices to be elected:1 SUPERVISOR …………………………………3 YEAR TERM1 CLERK …………………………2 YEAR TERM Filing fee is $2.00 to have your name on the ballot for the Annual Election on March […]
Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Kjendle, Clerk Schanche, Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved on motion by Reini, second by Varichak.Motion carried. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as reported on motion by Reini, second by Kjendle, motion carried. Fire ReportThere was […]
Voting is TODAY!
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/
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 […]