Iron Range Renewal Night is scheduled to be held at the Side Lake Rec Center Pavilion on July 4th! The last Renewal Night was held at the Minnesota Discovery Center on June 13th, and there were over 500 attendees! This event is FREE to the public and will begin at 4pm. Food will be provided […]
Side Lake Flotilla Info
The Side Lake Flotilla is happening again this year (weather permitting) on Saturday the 3rd of July! If cancelled due to rain, they will reschedule for the 4th. The line-up will start in front of Bimbo’s on Side Lake at 10:30 – 11:00 am. There will be prizes for the most creative and decorated “floats”, […]
Side Lake Community Garage Sales This Weekend!
Sales start on Thursday and run until Saturday! Stay safe out there, and be sure to respect the speed limits and park off to the side of the road. Check the map list for individual sale times and days open. Maps and lists are available at the Side Lake Store, CC Campground, and the Side […]
Newest Info Regarding McCarthy Beach Road Bridge Project
At the Town Board meeting on June 1st, the County gave an update regarding the McCarthy Beach Road Bridge Project. Here is the latest: Construction on the new bridge is set to begin on August 2nd and is expected to be completed by November 14th. Through traffic on the McCarthy Beach Road will not be allowed until the project is […]
Status of Improved Broadband in Side Lake For Areas Currently Underserved
The Town of French received notice that we will be receiving a $70,000 Grant from the American Rescue Plan of 2021. Funding projects to expand broadband service is an authorized use of these funds. The majority of the Township, areas west of Hwy #5, has been provided with the opportunity to receive fiber optic broadband, […]
Minutes of the May 4, 2021 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere were no fire calls and 2 EMS calls in April. One new member is being trained which brings the membership to 19. Old BusinessQuotes for upgrading the […]
McCarthy Beach Road Bridge Update
The monthly Town of French Board Meeting will be June 1st at 7:00 pm at the Side Lake Rec Center. At this month’s meeting, we will have an update on the McCarthy Beach Road Bridge Project. The county will have representatives Chris Grahek, Project Supervisor, Vic Lund, Traffic Engineer, and Ryan Nehring, Project Inspector, at […]
So What About the Firecracker 5K and the 4th of July Parade?
Will we be having the Firecracker 5K and the 4th of July Parade in Side Lake this year? The short answer is – no. But for the full story, read on… Despite the governor’s recent announcement, the Side Lake Parade and Firecracker 5K committees have made the tough decision to cancel these events for the […]
Minutes of the April 6, 2021 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the March meeting were read meeting were approved. The Treasurer’s Report was approved as read. Fire ReportThere was 1 fire call and 7 EMS calls in March. Old BusinessWent over the Position Description for the grader operator. A posting for the position will […]
Job Posting – Grader Operator
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