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Legislation that sets in motion the closure of Minnesota's second largest prison over the next four years is on its way to ...
State officials announced plans to shutter the Stillwater Prison, citing rising costs to maintain the century-old building.
The closure is expected to be completed in two phases upon passage of the public safety omnibus bill at the Legislature.
Minnesota will shut down the state’s aging Stillwater prison by 2029, a move that will lead to layoffs among 565 staff ...
The Stillwater prison has had a long life, but after 111 years the facility housing adult males has served its time. The ...
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 ...
The regular session ends Monday, and lawmakers have to pass a two-year budget by the end of June 30 or the state government ...
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Stillwater prison to close in phases over 4 years
Minnesota is closing MCF-Stillwater in phases over four years, with a full closure expected by June 30, 2029. The DOC says ...
MCF-Stillwater is the largest "close-security facility" in the state, which the Star Tribune notes is one step below maximum ...
Labor unions representing correctional officers and staff in the Department of Correction are holding a press conference ...
Unions representing correction officers and staff at the Stillwater state prison are calling for a halt to the plan to closure the facility. “The proposed stated budget agreement that includes the ...