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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 ...
The regular session ends Monday, and lawmakers have to pass a two-year budget by the end of June 30 or the state government ...
GOP Sen. Warren Limmer says he wants a task force created immediately to address what happens to the estimated 500 employees ...
The Stillwater prison has had a long life, but after 111 years the facility housing adult males has served its time. The ...
If the plan is approved by lawmakers, the closure would phase in over four years with final closure set for June 30, 2029.
The facility houses 1,100 inmates and employs roughly 560 people, but the operational costs of the 111-year-old building have ...
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Union leaders say the closure leaves staff members’ futures uncertain and poses safety risks to inmates, staff and the public ...
Labor leaders at the state’s second-largest prison said they were not consulted on the plan to shut it down. They argued at ...
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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 ...
State officials announced plans to shutter the Stillwater Prison, citing rising costs to maintain the century-old building.
For the 10th time, and ninth-straight year, Public Schools has been named as a Best Community for Music Education by the ...
The opening of a popular Saratoga County beach is being pushed back one week. Brown’s Beach will open next Saturday, May 31. It was supposed to open this Saturday, May 24. It’s being delayed because ...