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North Dakota breaks ground on first prison designed for women, with focus on rehabilitation

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BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The rehabilitation of female inmates in North Dakota took a large step forward Wednesday as state officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the first prison in state history designed to house women. The new Heart River Correctional Center in Mandan will be more than 191,500 square feet and includes space for 304 beds. The project is expected to cost $166.8 million and be complete in fall of 2027. Gov. Kel…

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Groundbreaking held for first ND women’s prison

Breaking ground on the new Heart River Correctional Center marks the first time in our state’s 135-year history that we’ll build a correctional facility designed specifically for women. This will ensure that residents have safe and modern facilities to help them with… pic.twitter.com/zjMYPGiXQV — Governor Kelly Armstrong (@GovArmstrong) April 2, 2025 MANDAN, N.D. – Construction crews break ground for a correctional facility in Mandan. The $166 m…

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