Election Day is Next Tuesday, November 5th! 

French Township residents can vote at the Side Lake Community Center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Same day registration is available at the polling location. For questions on voting in St. Louis County, visit: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/auditor/elections-voting. To view your sample ballot, visit: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot.

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Fall Festival Right Around the Corner!

The Side Lake Fall Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 5th from 1-4PM. Check out the fun events planned for this year: – Archery – Pony rides – Petting zoo from Cook’s Country Connection – Pumpkin decorating (free pumpkin for first 150 children, limit one per child) – Games, crafts & prizes – Snacks […]

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Minutes of the August 14, 2024 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm. Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys, Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved by a motion by Varichak, second by Reini, motion carried. Treasurers Report The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by […]

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Updates to the Columbarium

You may have noticed something a little different at our Columbarium site in the last couple of weeks! If you haven’t been there lately, you should take a drive up there and check it out! The Township recently had a second Columbarium unit installed on the site, and it is beautiful! We have had such […]

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Minutes of the July 9, 2024 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys, Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved by a motion by Reini, second by Varichak, motion carried. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by Reini, second […]

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Celebrate Side Lake! Here’s the Scoop…

It’s just around the corner – come out and Celebrate Side Lake! Live music, magic show, food trucks, games, demonstrations, and so many activities for the kids! Say hello to local business owners, our Fire and EMS volunteers, the DNR, and Smokey the Bear! When: Thursday, August 15th from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Where: […]

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Minutes of the June 11, 2024 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 May meeting were read and approved by a motion by Reini, second by Varichak, motion carried. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by Varichak, second by […]

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Urgent Need for Blood Donors!

We are hosting a Blood Drive at the Side Lake Rec Center this Saturday! There are still several openings for donation, and every donor will receive a box of Girl Scout Cookies! All types are needed, we have a special need for types O , O-, & B-. Side Lake Community Blood DriveSaturday, July 13, […]

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