Side Lake, Minnesota

SIDE LAKE COMMUNITY COLUMBARIUM

The Columbarium has been installed, and we are taking applications for Niches!
Click here for more information

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Side Lake, MN

Scroll down to find out more info, including current township news, community events, our response to Covid-19, and anything else you want to know! It's all here at sidelake.org!

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Town of French Covid - 19 Updates

Click here for the latest information on changes related to Covid - 19 response in our community:
local businesses and government agency hours, Fire and EMS response, and contact information.

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Just a reminder:

With so many of us working from home, we want to remind you that there is free Wi-Fi at the Side Lake Rec Center.
The building itself is generally closed, but you can access the internet from the parking lot for work or school.

Just another way the Township is trying to help out our residents during this time of transition!

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What's new?

Change of Date: November Town Board Meeting

Due to the upcoming elections, the date of the November Town Board Meeting will be changed to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 4th, 2020.

Minutes of the September 1, 2020 meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere was 1 fire call and 5 EMS calls in August. RoadsWashouts on Sunset Lane and Mark Lake Roads are being repaired. Old Business*The estimate for the fencing […]

It Has Finally Arrived!

It’s official! The Side Lake Community Columbarium has been installed, and we are accepting applications for Niches! The Columbarium arrived and was placed at the site on Tuesday, September 22. We are excited to see all the planning and hard work finally come to fruition! We know that this will be a wonderful addition to […]

Possible Faster Internet East of Highway 5 and Perch Lake? We Need Your Help!

As most of us know, Paul Buyan has been out here for the past year working to get us faster internet. So far, everyone that has signed up seems extremely satisfied with this new service. However, some of our residents east of Highway 5 and in the Perch Lake Area have not yet had the […]

Exciting News for the Side Lake Summer Rec Program!

As far as 2020 is concerned, Covid-19 has changed much of our schedules these past few months. However, some of you may not be aware that, even though Covid-19 may have ended up canceling our Summer Rec Program, we actually were unable to get enough volunteers to offer this amazing youth program for the 2020 […]

A Reminder from the Fire Chief...

Fall is definitely here, and that means it’s time to hunker down by the fireplace and crank up the heat! We would like to remind you to make sure to check your chimneys and make sure they are clean and free of debris. Chimney fires are the most common source of household fires in the wintertime. Stay safe, and keep those chimneys clean!

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, Liz Smith, at 218-969-6305.

For the latest info on all things Side Lake, you can visit our Events and Recreation page by clicking here.

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COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

At this time the Town of French is engaged by facilitating communication and sharing of information within the community of Side Lake.

The Side Lake Rec Center Buildings are open with some restrictions for public activities until further notice.

The Town Board will continue to monitor the situation and if a more active role is warranted, will take necessary steps to provide an appropriate pro-active response. We encourage community members to practice social distancing, watch out for neighbors, support our local businesses and consider coordinating supply runs to town.

INFORMATION:
CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/be-careful-where-you-get-your-news-about-coronavirus-2020020118801

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Side Lake, MN

The Side Lake Community is comprised of two adjacent townships, divided by the St. Louis County and Itasca County line. The Town of French is in St. Louis County. Side Lake is 20 miles north of Hibbing on County Road 5, 85 miles northwest of Duluth and 220 miles north of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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.