State leaders have agreed to a “phased closure” of the Stillwater state prison.
A statement from Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said the effort would “consolidate the state’s prison facilities to enhance the DOC’s economic efficiency, to end state investments into the crumbling infrastructure” at the facility and “to minimize the ongoing health and safety concerns the facility presents to both staff and the incarcerated population.”
The maximum security facility for adult male felons dates back to 1851, though the original facility was replaced in 1914 due to overcrowding. There are currently 1,171 inmates at the prison.
A press conference with corrections officials is scheduled for Thursday where more information is expected to be provided. Return to twincities.com for updates.
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