Prairie Correctional Facility Entrance, Appleton, Minnesota

The entrance to the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota, a 1,600-bed correctional institution that ceased operations in 2010. The facility has been considered by federal authorities for potential use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center. Its closure marked a significant change for the region, and its potential repurposing highlights ongoing discussions about detention and correctional facility needs.