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 April 8, 2025 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Kjendle, Clerk Schanche, Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved as corrected. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as reported on motion by Reini, second by Kjendle, motion carried. Fire ReportThere was 1 Fire call and 6 […]
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 […]
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
It’s time to let your voice be heard! Head up to the Rec Center and VOTE! Elections for Township Supervisor and Township Treasurer will be held from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, followed by the Town of French Board of Canvass Meeting at 8:15 pm, and the Annual Town Meeting at 8:15 pm. Hope to […]
Come Join Us Tomorrow!
The Winter Festival is TOMORROW! Come join us for some winter fun at the Side Lake Rec! We will have sledding, skating, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dog sled rides, arts and crafts, hot chocolate bar, and snacks! Bring the whole family! Hope to see you there! For more information, click here!