We have started making ice! While the rink is being made, we request that you stay off the ice to make sure we have the smoothest surface and can finish as quickly as possible. The rink and warming shack aren’t ready to open just yet, but we will post here when we it’s ready for […]
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Minutes of the October 4, 2022 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. Board members present: Supervisors Sandberg, Lucas, Jerulle, Clerk Schanche, Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the September meeting were read and approved. Treasurers ReportOn motion by Lucas, second by Jerulle, the Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere were 2 fire calls and 3 EMS calls […]
November 8th, 2022 Election Results – French Township
2022 French Township Voter Turnout461 Registered Voters372 Ballots Cast80.7% Voter Turn-Out US REP DISTRICT 8Stauber 168Shultz 160 STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 7Farnsworth 157DeNucci 160 STATE REP DISTRICT 7BNorri 140Lislegard 186 GOVERNORWaltz 169Jensen 148 SECRETARY OF STATECrockett 147Simon 175 STATE AUDITORWilson 151Blaha 159 ATTORNEY GENERALSchultz 159Ellison 162 COUNTY COMMISSIONERMcDonald 285 COUNTY AUDITORIroncraft 64Nilsen 218 COUNTY SHERIFFRamsay 133Lukovsky […]
It’s Time To VOTE!
Voting Options – In-Person and Absentee Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th and we encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. French Township residents can vote in person between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m at the Side Lake Rec Center. Same day registration is available.If you are unable to vote in person, […]
Voter Information: Notice to the Public
NOTICE OF 2022 GENERAL ELECTION – FRENCH TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given to the voters of French Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota, that aGeneral Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Polling place hours will be from7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. located at the Town Hall at 7548 Hwy 5. Jeff Schanche, Town […]
Fall Festival & Costume Party This Saturday!
Join us this Saturday the 15th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm for an afternoon of family fun! This year’s Fall Festival and Costume Party will provide FREE hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks and drinks while supplies last. Enjoy Cook’s Country Connection animals, live music, pumpkin decorating, archery, crafts, games, and prizes! The event will be […]
A Note from the Fire Chief...
Just a reminder that the ice conditions on the lakes are still fairly unstable. Use extreme caution if you are venturing out on the ice. Also, now is a great time to be sure you have an emergency kit in your car, including a shovel and extra blankets! Stay safe out there!
-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, Alyssa Jerulle, at frenchfirstresponders@gmail.com
For the latest info on all things Side Lake, you can visit our Events and Recreation page by clicking here.
Town Board Meeting Dates
The French Township Board holds its regular meetings on the First Tuesday of each month, at the Side Lake Community Center, at 7PM. Time and dates may change, with proper notice.