Central Minnesota residents rally as detention facility nears opening
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility is expected to open soon in Appleton, Minnesota.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Appleton, Minnesota. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Swift. Associated ZIP codes: 56208.
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Minnesota’s Prairie Correctional Facility sold to federal government
The implications of the federal government’s acquisition of the CoreCivic-owned property in Appleton are far from known.
Aug 6, 2026Open source
Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, MN, will be used by ICE
CoreCivic announced the finalized contract, which is slated for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for five years, on Tuesday morning.
Aug 5, 2026Open source
Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, will be used by ICE, company confirms
CoreCivic announced the finalized contract, which is slated for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for five years, on Tuesday morning.
Aug 4, 2026Open source
Federal government looks to house ICE detainees in Minnesota private prison
The proposed contract focuses on the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minn.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Lindsey Vonn nominated to U.S. Alpine ski team after Olympic crash Vonn, who suffered a complex tibia fract...
Vonn, who suffered a complex tibia fracture at the Milan Cortina Games that nearly led to amputation, is among 48 athletes nominated to the U.S. Alpine ski t...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Gladys C. Jensen
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Nov 6, 2026Open source
Curtis P. Walberg
Curtis P. Walberg, formerly of Two Harbors, MN, passed away on November 3, 2026 at the age of 83 while surrounded by his loving family.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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Appleton is in Swift County, Minnesota.
Region: Minnesota
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56208
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Gladys C. Jensen
Just $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW Read Today's Paper Friday, November 6 ?Advertise with us ?️ Election News ? Best Restaurants ?Travel with us ?Explore PB...
Nov 6, 2026Open source
Curtis P. Walberg
Curtis P. Walberg, formerly of Two Harbors, MN, passed away on November 3, 2026 at the age of 83 while surrounded by his loving family.
Nov 6, 2026Open source
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45.2054300, -95.9948720
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6:03 PM America/Chicago
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