Appleton
Coverage of Appleton in the Nexus archive.
- ICE Seeks “Zombie Prison” in Rural Minnesota
ICE is seeking to reopen a defunct 1,600-bed private prison in Appleton, Minnesota, with CoreCivic, the company previously responsible for its 2010 failure. Community organizers criticize the rushed process, citing errors in the contract and lack of local consultation, while public resistance remains strong due to recent ICE operations in the region.
- Man builds backyard oasis after severe arthritis diagnosis
Dennis Nagan, a man from Appleton, Wisconsin, transformed his yard into a wildlife-filled oasis called Memory Lake after being diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis. The space, which includes water, sand, and various animals, serves as a therapeutic retreat for him and his family, including his grandchildren.
- Appleton prison seeks job applicants amid renewed federal interest in facility for immigrant detentions
Appleton’s private prison, Prairie Correctional Facility, is seeking job applicants for warden and security roles as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security considers the facility for immigration detention. CoreCivic, the prison’s owner, has posted job openings but has not finalized a contract with the agency. The facility, closed since 2010, has been identified as meeting ICE requirements for detaining immigrants.