There's concern among inmates and their families as the Stillwater prison is set to close in the next few years.
Kimberly Morgan's husband is currently incarcerated. She says access to their legal documents could be in jeopardy as they will be moved to another location.
"He could possibly miss out on a chance for a new trial or whatever the case may be," says Morgan. "So yeah, those documents, legal documents are very important for these folks."
Morgan says inmates have been told they have to condense their materials as well.
"Those things are very hard to get back and sometimes stay long, and you may miss deadlines and things," explained Morgan. "So yeah, those are, those should not be in the question at all. Period."
Deteriorating conditions and the expense of rebuilding the crumbling infrastructure of the state's second largest prison has forced the state to fully shut down the prison by June 30, 2029.
"It has become increasingly clear that MCF-Stillwater — due to its age, deteriorating condition, and significant ongoing maintenance needs — is no longer sustainable as part of Minnesota’s correctional system," reads a memo shared by the Department of Corrections. "Continued investment in this facility would not meet the state’s standards for safety, efficiency, or responsible resource management."
The facility is one step below maximum security and houses 1,200 currently, but has a capacity for 1,600.