Photo: #Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minn., pictured on Jan. 5, 2010. The private prison is owned by Nashville, Tenn.-based Corrections Corporation of America. It opened in 1992.
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Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minn., pictured on Jan. 5, 2010. The private prison is owned by Nashville, Tenn.-based Corrections Corporation of America. It opened in 1992. (MPR Photo/Mark Steil)

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Prison could boost to Appleton economy

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio,
Mark Steil, Minnesota Public Radio
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A private prison closed since last January in western Minnesota may reopen. If that happens, it will be a welcome economic lift for the community of Appleton.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News reporter Mark Steil about that and other stories he covers southwestern Minnesota.

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