Two Carlton County cities awarded grants

Two Carlton County communities are being awarded substantial grants through the Small Cities Development Program.

Kettle River will receive $600,000 for improvements to its wastewater and potable drinking water facility. Cromwell also will receive $600,000 for public facility improvements and community center rehabilitation.

In total, 31 cities, townships and counties across Minnesota will receive nearly $21 million in grants. The funding must be used for commercial and residential property rehabilitation, public facility improvements and other economic development projects.

The Minnesota Depa...