One hundred and eighteen men incarcerated at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City have launched a peaceful canteen strike and are calling on Department of Corrections officials to come to the prison directly to address what they describe as extreme and violent conditions of confinement.
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Posted inOpinion
Rush City is Minnesota’s newest failing prison
An MCF-Rush City inmate says Minnesota’s newest level 4 prison is overcrowded, understaffed, and unsafe. He calls for legislative oversight.
Posted inOpinion
Living in Faribault prison is not fit for human beings
An inmate at Faribault prison says the prison is experiencing religious discrimination, subpar living conditions and more.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Health department concerned about Stillwater water supply, but says it is safe to drink
The report found that, while the water does have elements that have concerned prisoners and their loved ones in the past several weeks, the water is safe to drink
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Dept. of Corrections make some concessions for Stillwater prisoners
‘Doing the time doesn’t involve being treated like an animal, or being treated like you’re at the Como Zoo.’