The Town of French will be accepting applications for a grader operator. Interested persons should submit a resume to include grader operator experience and contact information by May 1, 2021. Resume’s should be sent to: French Township P.O. Box 28 Side Lake, MN 55781 Or Email to: frenchclerk@gmail.com
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 […]
Minutes of the March 2, 2021 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the February meeting were approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere were no fire calls and 5 EMS calls in February. Old BusinessWaiting for Amy @ DNR for Wilenius easement approval. New BusinessA motion was made, seconded and carried to […]
Ice Water Rescue Training
On Saturday, March 27, the members of our Town of French Fire and EMS Department gathered for a snowy day of Ice Water Rescue Training. They usually meet once a year out on the ice to train on water rescue techniques using equipment that the Fire Department has on hand in case of emergency. Equipment […]
Garage Sale Sign-up already underway!
Summer really is just around the corner! Start collecting your treasures now to sell at the Garage Sales in June! If you would like to be a part of the Side Lake Community Garage Sales, you can sign-up before June 5th by calling Judy Kelly at 218-750-0908. The Garage Sales will be held Thursday, June […]
Setting out to explore Side Lake? Check this out!
You can download the Avenza Maps App and find maps for hiking, OHV Trails, Snowmobile Trails, Water Access, and much more! It will show your current location, but does not require the internet or cell service while using the maps. Visit the MN DNR site here to find out more.
Just a reminder…
MARCH 9, 2021The Annual Township Election will be held onTuesday, March 9, 2021 to elect:One Supervisor, 3-year term, and One Treasurer, 2-year term.The polls will be open at 10:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM at the French Town Hall. The Annual Town Meeting will be after polls close and will start at 8:15.
Minutes of the February 2, 2021 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The Clerk Schanche and Chairman Schuster were present at the Town Hall. Supervisors Capitani and Sandberg, Treasurer Samsa, and PJ Bjur were on conference call. All meeting information was sent to the Board Members. The minutes of the January meeting were approved. The Treasurer’s Report was […]
Did you know…?
The McCarthy Beach State Park Ski Trails are groomed and ready for use! This is your one-stop shop for all you need to grab your skis and head out on the trails! For current trail information, including trail conditions, click here. Parking Permit and Ski Passes are required. You can get a parking permit here, […]
Update: Side Lake Rec Program
As most of you know, the Summer Rec Program was cancelled last year due to Covid. We are brainstorming and hoping to be able offer the Rec Program for this summer, but we need your help! We are excited that, even though we were not able to have the Rec Program last summer, we were […]