ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority has announced more than $44.2 million in loans and grants to 15 wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects throughout the state.

The city of Crosby is receiving over $3.5 million for two projects to replace the sewer main and replace the water main.

The city of Aitkin is receiving over $2.3 million for the replacement of an undersized and aging water tower.

The city of Winsted is getting nearly $2.1 million to install a new well.

The city of Roscoe is getting $60,000 for the evaluation of wastewater alternatives for the city's large subsurface sewage treatment system.

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Kandiyohi County is getting $47,000 for the evaluation of wastewater alternatives for the south and southwest areas on Big Kandiyohi Lake.

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