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Minnesota prison sitting idle since 2010 set to house 1,600 immigrant detainees
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This contract is set to begin on August 11 and will last for five years.
A private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, that has been idle since 2010, will soon house immigrant detainees. The facility, known as the Prairie Correctional Facility, was awarded a new federal contract. This contract is set to begin on August 11 and will last for five years.
The facility is expected to generate significant revenue once operational. , the company that announced the contract. Further information about the reopening of the Prairie Correctional Facility and its expected impact can be found through CoreCivic's announcement.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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