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18 stories in the past 90 days, mostly about business lately. Updated today
Appleton, Minnesota has finalized a deal with a private prison company for a new ICE detention center
Contractor offers Appleton millions to make up for lost tax revenue after prison sale
Federal Government Moves to Reopen Long-Vacant Minnesota Prison as ICE Detention Center
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3 of the latest 10 Appleton headlines are about business. More coverage:
For Appleton, ICE contract signals jobs, but also uncertainty for somekstp.com · Aug 5Private prison company to get $536M to reopen MN prison for ICESt. Cloud Times · Aug 5ICE to open facility at former prison in Appleton, MN - ABC 6 Newskaaltv.com · Aug 4Commentary: Indivisible Opposes ICE Detention Center Opening in Minnesota August 11Minnesota Women's Press · Aug 4
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Earlier
Appleton man pleads guilty after shooting incident in Appleton last March
Round table discussion next week on the reopening of Prairie Correctional Facility
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS UPDATE | Federal Government Buys Appleton Prison for $495.6 Million After ICE Contract Announcement
Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton to Reopen for ICE Use
For Appleton, ICE contract signals jobs, but also uncertainty for some
Private prison company to get $536M to reopen MN prison for ICE
Former prison in Appleton, Minnesota could be repurposed to hold ICE detainees as soon as this fall
Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, MN, will be used by ICE
5 more from earlier
ICE to move into private prison in Appleton, MN
ICE to open facility at former prison in Appleton, MN - ABC 6 News
Commentary: Indivisible Opposes ICE Detention Center Opening in Minnesota August 11
Dennis D. Weiss
Suspect in Appleton gun incident convicted on 2 charges
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Appleton East vs Oconomowoc Girls Volleyball - Oct 3, 2026
Appleton North vs More Girls Volleyball - Oct 3, 2026
Appleton North High School (WI) Basketball
Appleton North Basketball Roster (2026-27)
Appleton North Boys Varsity Soccer @ Fond du Lac
Appleton West Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Burlington
Appleton North Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Madison West
Jasper vs Appleton City Football - Sep 25, 2026
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