Verndale receives loan to construct new water tower

The current Verndale water tower.

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded grant and loan funding to Minnesota totaling $13,206,000 to improve water systems and wastewater management in cities throughout Minnesota which includes Verndale.

“These investments in our water infrastructure are an important step forward to replace aging water and sanitary systems in our state and ensure public health,” Klobuchar said. “Investing in these will continue to benefit our waterways, water infrastructure, environment and economy for years to come.”

A loan of $261,000 and a grant of $237,000 for the city of Verndale will be used to construct a new water tower and install water meters. . . .

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