St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — The impending closure of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater has sparked concerns from Republican lawmakers over the future of the state’s prison capacity. State Senator Michael Kreun of Blaine says the move could lead to severe overcrowding in Minnesota’s correctional system. Kreun believes that shutting down the Stillwater prison,… Continue reading Minnesota Senator Warns of Looming Prison Overcrowding Crisis After Stillwater Closure Announcement | trfnews.i234.me
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Minnesota to Close 111-Year-Old Stillwater Prison by 2029
Bayport, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) has announced a phased closure of the Minnesota Correctional Facility–Stillwater, set to be completed by June 30, 2029. The decision comes amid concerns over safety, aging infrastructure, and escalating maintenance costs at the 111-year-old facility. Built in 1914, Stillwater prison currently houses approximately 1,200 inmates… Continue reading Minnesota to Close 111-Year-Old Stillwater Prison by 2029