SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem says the state is giving $21.9 million in loans and grants to towns across the state for environmental projects. The Board of Water and Natural Resources approved projects that will help fund recycling, landfill, and water management projects. Most of the money will be in low-interest loans. The state gave $871,000 in grants to the towns of Mitchell, Rapid City, and Yankton.