Published September 05, 2011, 09:31 AM

4 ND airports getting $7.6M in federal grants

North Dakota's congressional delegation says four more airports in the state are getting federal grants for construction projects.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's congressional delegation says four more airports in the state are getting federal grants for construction projects.

The $7.6 million through the federal Transportation Department is aimed at making air travel safer and easier.

The Williston airport is getting $3 million to renovate a runway, and the Minot airport is getting $2 million for several projects, including firefighting improvements. The Devils Lake airport is getting $1.5 million for a runway extension, and the Grand Forks airport is getting $1.1 million for its new terminal.

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