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The Minnesota legislative session formally ended with a thud and a special session is imminent. Among the bills lawmakers approved is a 

plan to close the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater

Stillwater is one of the state's oldest prisons and has been plagued by safety spending and staffing concerns, yet it employs more than 400 people in the area. Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowski joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about the plan and its impacts. 

Minnesota Department of Corrections announced phased closure of Stillwater prison

Welcomes phased closure of Stillwater prison

Cathy Wurzer

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MCF-Stillwater is one of the state's oldest prisons and has been plagued by safety spending and staffing concerns, yet it employs more than 400 people in the area. Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowski joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about the plan and its impacts. 

Stillwater prison closure (Mayor Ted Kozlowski)

Stillwater mayor on impacts of planned prison closure

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