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 […]
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Minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Kjendle, Clerk Schanche, Treasurer Samsa, Deputy Clerk Sandys.The minutes of the October meeting were read and approved on motion by Reini, second by Kjendle. Motion carried. The minutes of the October 27th Crego CUP meeting were read and approved on motion […]
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 […]
A Note from the Fire Chief...
Winter is here! Make sure you are prepared by packing an emergency kit in your car. Use extra caution when driving and even walking on the icy roads and walkways. Ice conditions on the lake can vary daily as the weather changes, so be sure to check the ice carefully before you venture out. Stay safe everyone!
-PJ Bjur, Fire Chief
Town of French Fire & EMS
If you would like more information on how you can become a member of our volunteer department, contact our Fire Chief, PJ Bjur at 218-969-3323 or our EMS Coordinator, Emily Nelson, at frenchfirstresponders@gmail.com
For the latest info on the Sturgeon Chain Lake Association, visit their website by clicking here.
Town Board Meeting Dates
The French Township Board holds its regular meetings on the Second Tuesday of each month, at the Side Lake Community Center, at 7PM. Time and dates may change, with proper notice.