COMMUNITY RESPONSE:
At this time the Town of French is engaged by facilitating communication and sharing of information within the community of Side Lake. 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.
LATEST COVID-19 INFORMATION:
CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/whats-new-all.html
FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY SERVICES:
- Side Lake Post Office
- The post office is classified as an essential government service and will remain open whenever possible.
- Window hours: 9 am – 3 pm, M-F
- Lobby hours: 6 am – 8 pm, 7 days a week
- McCarthy Beach State Park
- For updates visit this site: http://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html
- Side Lake Canister Site/Transfer Station
- “Covid-19 UPDATE: BEFORE visiting any of our sites in the near future, please call 218-749-9703 OR See this website for updated information on our solid waste facilities. This will be updated daily to alert customers in any of our locations need to close.”
https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/environmental-services/solid-waste-garbage
- “Covid-19 UPDATE: BEFORE visiting any of our sites in the near future, please call 218-749-9703 OR See this website for updated information on our solid waste facilities. This will be updated daily to alert customers in any of our locations need to close.”
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LOCAL BUSINESSES:
CONVENIENCE STORES/GAS STATIONS
- CC Campground:
- Store Hours – 6 am – 9 pm, 7 days a week
- Phone: 218-254-5301
- Side Lake Store
- Store Hours – Starting June 1st – Mon – Fri 6 am – 9 pm, Sat 7 am – 9 pm, Sun 7 am – 8 pm
- Phone: 218-254-5252
BARS/RESTAURANTS:
- Bimbo’s Octagon:
- Store Hours – Starting June 14th – Tues – Thurs Open at 4 pm, Fri – Sun Open at noon, CLOSED Mon
- Frozen pizzas are available for purchase as well. Some medium pizzas available in stock. Special orders need to be called in two days in advance. On-site ATM, Clothing for purchase, Pull Tabs, & Indoor Arcade. Check their FB page for Live Music information.
- Phone: 218-254-2576
- Riverside Inn:
- Store Hours – Tues – Sun Open 4 pm, CLOSED Mon
- Phone: 218-254-2322
LIQUOR STORES:
- Side Lake Store:
- Liquor Store Hours – Mon – Sat 9 am – 9 pm, Sun 12 pm – 6 pm
- Phone: 218-254-5252
- Riverside Inn:
- Store Hours – Tues – Sun Open at 4 pm, CLOSED Mon
- Phone: 218-254-2322
- Bimbo’s Octagon:
- Store Hours – Starting June 14th – Tues – Thurs Open at 4 pm, Fri – Sun Open at noon, CLOSED Mon
- Phone: 218-254-2576
LOCAL CHURCHES:
- Side Lake Community Church
- Sunday services begin at 9 am
- Phone: 218-254-2402
- Living Stones Fellowship
- Sunday morning service begins at 10 am in person or online via live stream on Facebook. Children in preschool and elementary grades are welcome to attend Kids’ Church, which is held immediately following worship during the Sunday Service.
- Phone: 218-254-2296
- Bear River Lutheran Church
- Sunday services begin at 10 am
- Phone: 218-376-1012
- Blessed Sacrament Parish – Side Lake
- Sunday services begin at 10 am – Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Phone: 218-262-5541
- Chapel of the Pines – Side Lake
- Sunday services begin at 11:15 am- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Phone: 218-591-1794
SOCIAL NETWORKING:
The following list is comprised of local community member groups that have existing networks for socializing and planning supply runs to town. These groups have agreed to include others in their network.
Side Lake MN page –
https://www.facebook.com/sidelakemn/
Town of French Fire and EMS page –
https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-French-Fire-EMS-744801935570187
Side Lake Strong (exercise and fitness group) –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/974075872666435/
Side Lake Town Run Group –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1666422843655255/