Eddie Miles is the new warden at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Lino Lakes.

“Lino Lakes is where I started my career as an officer and I have always had a special place in my heart for this facility,” Miles said. “When the opportunity came up for me to return, I couldn’t say no. I'm grateful to the department for giving me this opportunity to be closer to home.”

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Commissioner Roy has named John King as the new assistant commissioner of the Facility Services Division.

“I appreciate the opportunity to serve Commissioner Roy and all of the DOC in this new role,” said King. “When I started as an officer at Oak Park Heights in 1982, I never imagined that the DOC would give me the opportunities I have had.  I understand and deeply care about the professional staff who work in our prisons and their role in protecting the public.”

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Commissioner Roy has announced Terry Carlson as the new deputy commissioner of the Facility Services Division.

“Each position I have held in this agency has been rewarding and challenging,” said Carlson, “I look forward to serving the facilities division and the agency in this new role, continuing to focus on safety, department improvements and preparing offenders for success upon release.” 

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Beginning May 5 & 6, 2012, there will be changes in the visiting hours and visiting days for offenders at the Willow River Challenge Incarceration Program. Visiting hours are determined by squad and hat color. Please carefully review the new schedule on the Willow River visitor information page.

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