Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault 1101 Linden Lane Faribault, Minnesota  55021-6400 phone 507/334-0700 fax 507/334-0730 Custody Level:   Level 1 & 2 Minimum, Level 3 Medium Mark Thielen, Warden mark.thielen@state.mn.us Daily Inmate Profile Information

The Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault, 1101 Linden Lane, Faribault, Minnesota 55021-6400, is a medium-security, level-three facility housing adult males. A level 1 and 2 minimum-security unit is also located outside the secure perimeter. The 1989 Minnesota Legislature initially approved opening of the facility by authorizing funds to convert portions of the Faribault Regional Center for correctional use. Population is 1,976 (7/09).

A variety of work, vocational/academic, and other programs are offered. MINNCOR Industries include wood furniture manufacturing, laundry, cleaning products, and subcontract work.

Education programs include adult basic education, literacy, general educational development (GED), critical thinking skills, and transitional life skills. Vocational diploma/certificate programs include cabinetmaking, painting and decorating, commercial drywall, floor covering installation, carpentry, computer certification, small business management, and mechanical drafting.

The facility also has a treatment unit for alcohol and drug abuse.

The facility is currently undergoing a multi-phase renovation/expansion project, which is expected to be completed in 2010. Three new living units have been built, with building of a fourth living unit also in progress. The project also includes renovation of the senior care/special needs facility, program buildings (psychological, religious, volunteer and education services), and the dining/kitchen area.

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