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Minnesota prison temporarily locked down after 40 inmates refuse to go back to their cells
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Sabrina Salguero Del Cid , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points Negotiators communicated with the group's leaders, ultimately resolving the situation without injuries. A dispute between several men escalated, leading to a group of about 40 refusing to follow staff instructions.
A dispute between several men escalated, leading to a group of about 40 refusing to follow staff instructions. This refusal to cooperate led to aggressive behavior, prompting staff to withdraw. As a precaution, other units were locked down.
A plan was developed to resolve the situation, involving a crisis negotiation team and special operations teams. Negotiators communicated with the group's leaders, ultimately resolving the situation without injuries.
Further details about the incident are available from the Minnesota Department of Corrections, which oversaw the resolution at Oak Park Heights prison on Thursday.
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Category: parks Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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