Come and join us for a fun, family-friendly event at the Side Lake Rec Center on August 19th from 4pm – 7pm! There will be entertainment for young and old, including a petting zoo and balloon animals for the kiddos, fun and games for kids and adults, and food trucks! There will also be many […]
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Open to the Public – Lake Association Meeting to Discuss Low Lake Levels
There is a Lake Association Meeting scheduled for 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 29th at the Side Lake Rec Center. This meeting will be open to the public. In addition to information from the DNR, local legislators and Town Board members are expected to be in attendance. The Lake Association is looking to promote new […]
Read MoreReminder: Household Hazardous Waste & Video Display Devices Collection
St. Louis County Environmental Services Department has arrange for the Household Hazardous Waste & Video Display Devices Collection to take place at the French Canister Site on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. *Two video display devices per visit will be accepted from HOUSEHOLDS with payment by check or solid waste […]
Read MoreMinutes of the June 1, 2021 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere was 1 fire call and 5 EMS calls in May. Old BusinessThe “no wake” buoys are on back order.There will be no 4th of July parade this […]
Read MoreDrive Through and See!
The Side Lake Community Columbarium is officially open and available for memorial services, and the Town of French is currently accepting applications for niches. As of July 2021, one-third of the 36 niches in our first Columbarium have already been reserved! The Side Lake community is excited to have this wonderful addition for those who […]
Read MoreA Reminder from the Fire Chief...
As you may have noticed, it’s a pretty busy time here in Side Lake! Summer means lots of family, friends, and out of town visitors! With all the extra activity, summer is also a very busy time for our first responders and fire department. If you see a vehicle approaching on the road with its flashers on, please pull to the side for our responders to pass. They are here for all of us and appreciate your cooperation to help them get through safely in an emergency.
-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
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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.