Legislation that sets in motion the closure of Minnesota's second largest prison over the next four years is on its way to ...

The closure is expected to be completed in two phases upon passage of the public safety omnibus bill at the Legislature.

The Stillwater prison has had a long life, but after 111 years the facility housing men has served its time. The decision to ...

Labor leaders at the state’s second-largest prison said they were not consulted on the plan to shut it down. They argued at ...

GOP Sen. Warren Limmer says he wants a task force created immediately to address what happens to the estimated 500 employees ...

Minnesota is closing MCF-Stillwater in phases over four years, with a full closure expected by June 30, 2029. The DOC says ...

The DFL’s progressive wing has already signaled it won’t support ending MinnesotaCare benefits for immigrants, protesting ...

Minnesota will shut down the state’s aging Stillwater prison by 2029, a move that will lead to layoffs among 565 staff ...

State officials announced plans to shutter the Stillwater Prison, citing rising costs to maintain the century-old building.

Labor unions representing correctional officers and staff in the Department of Correction are holding a press conference ...

MCF-Stillwater is the largest "close-security facility" in the state, which the Star Tribune notes is one step below maximum ...

If the plan is approved by lawmakers, the closure would phase in over four years with final closure set for June 30, 2029.