Mark your calendars! The Side Lake Community Garage Sales will be Thursday to Saturday, June 12th (3pm – 7pm), 13th (9am – 4pm), and 14th (9am – 4pm) this year! If you would like to be a part of the 2025 Garage Sales and want to be included on “The Map”, sign up before May […]
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Notice to the Public
Important Information Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property This may affect your 2026 property tax payments – Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization for French Township shall meet on Thursday April 24, 2025, from 1:00 -2:00 PM at the Town Hall, 7548 Hwy 5, Side Lake, Minnesota. The purpose of […]
Election Results, a Fond Farewell, and a New Supervisor
The results from the March 11th Township Election are as follows: There are 470 registered voters in French Township. There were 82 votes cast. Supervisor Results: Melissa Kjendle – 80 votes, Write-in vote for Dave Sorenson – 1 Treasurer Results: Lisa Samsa – 80 votes We are so grateful to Supervisor Julie Lucas who served […]
Minutes of the February 11, 2025 meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys, Treasurer Samsa.The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved as corrected. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by Reini, second by Varichak, motion carried. Fire ReportThere no fire calls […]
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
It’s time to let your voice be heard! Head up to the Rec Center and VOTE! Elections for Township Supervisor and Township Treasurer will be held from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, followed by the Town of French Board of Canvass Meeting at 8:15 pm, and the Annual Town Meeting at 8:15 pm. Hope to […]
Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.Board members present: Supervisors Reini, Varichak, Lucas, Clerk Schanche, Deputy Clerk Sandys, Treasurer Samsa. The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved. Treasurers ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was approved as read with motion by Varichak, second by Reini, motion carried. Fire ReportThere 3 fire calls and […]
A Note from the Fire Chief...
As always, with daylight savings, it’s a good idea to swap out all those smoke alarm batteries! Also, with the snow finally here, our department would appreciate if everyone could make sure their fire numbers are shoveled out and clearly visible in case of emergency. Thank you!
-PJ Bjur, Fire Chief
Town of French Fire & EMS
For the latest info on the Sturgeon Chain Lake Association, visit their website by clicking here.
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
Town Board Meeting Dates
The French Township Board holds its regular meetings on the Second Tuesday of each month, at the Side Lake Community Center, at 7PM. Time and dates may change, with proper notice.