The Minnesota Correctional Facility Stillwater (MCF-STW) is a close custody level 4 state prison for men located in Bayport, Minnesota. Built in 1910-1914, it houses 1,600 inmates in seven different living areas, with an additional 100 inmates in a nearby minimum security area.
Noted for its historic significance and architectural layout, MCF-STW is home to the award-winning publication, The Prison Mirror, the oldest continuously-operated prison newspaper in the United States. The facility has been a part of several notable incidents, including a failed escape attempt in 2008 and a tragic incident in 2018 where a correctional officer was killed by an inmate.
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