Cook County News Herald

Minnesota PFA announces $122 million in 2020 project funding


Loans and grants will fund water and infrastructure projects in 24 Minnesota communities

On Monday, August 17, the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) announced $122 million in loans and grants in the first half of 2020 for water and infrastructure projects in 24 communities throughout Minnesota.

“COVID-19 hasn’t postponed the need for Minnesotans to protect one of our most prized natural resources, our water,” said PFA Chair and Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Steve Grove. “These 24 projects will help local communities protect their waterways and prepare for future economic growth.”

North Shore neighbor Silver Bay received $4,632,459 for the rehabilitation of the city’s wastewater treatment facility and upgrades to reduce the facilities discharge of mercury.

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