Minnesota Correctional Facility - MCF Rush City

State Prison

Last Updated: February 18, 2024
Address
7600- 525th St, Rush City, MN 55069
Beds
1000
County
Chisago
Phone
320-358-0400
Fax
763-689-7543
Email
MCF-Rush-City.doc@state.mn.us

MCF-Rush City is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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You can support your loved ones at MCF-Rush City on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 320-358-0400.

Located at 7600- 525th St in Rush City, MN, MCF-Rush City carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. MCF-Rush City offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

MCF-Rush City, a high-security facility, accommodates up to 1,000 adult males. MINNCOR Industries within the facility provides production space and offender labor to the business community through subcontract services. Opened in 2000 as the DOC's newest facility, the $89 million project stands as the largest single structure in the county, employing approximately 350 workers. While initially meeting local expectations as a well-run prison, the facility faced scrutiny following the tragic death of inmate Xavius Scullark-Johnson in June 2010. Scullark-Johnson, who had been denied emergency medical care despite deteriorating health and anticipation of his death, passed away after a series of overnight seizures. Subsequently, his family sued the Department of Corrections, the contracted health care provider Corizon, and the individuals involved. The DOC agreed to settle the suit for $400,000 and promised additional training.

Among notable inmates at MCF-Rush City are Nicholas David Kraus, serving a 20-year sentence for Second-Degree Unintentional murder and scheduled for release in 2034, known for the Killing of Deona Marie Knajdek in 2021 at a protest, and Timothy Allen Amacher, serving an 18-year sentence for the attempted murder of forensic scientist Nicole Lenway, his ex-girlfriend.

Additionally, MCF-Rush City houses the Resource Group Pilot initiative, a collaboration between the Office of the Ombuds for Corrections (OBFC) and the Department of Corrections (DOC), aimed at creating a pilot Family and Friends of Incarcerated Group. This virtual group meets online every other month to strengthen the ability of loved ones of incarcerated individuals to provide positive support. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every other month, with the next session scheduled for March 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 pm. Registration is required ahead of time.

Inmate Locator

MCF-Rush City maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Visiting - Rush City

Holiday Changes

  • For Sunday Dec. 24th, 2023, and Sunday Dec. 31st, 2023, the in-person visiting hours will be adjusted to 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
  • This adjustment is only for these two dates.
  • Please consider this change of visiting hours before traveling to Rush City to visit. Thank you.

Visiting at MCF-Rush City is currently limited to Thursdays and Sundays.

  • We are taking walk-in visits only unless in Restrictive Housing.
  • A two hour extended visit may be approved by visiting staff for visitors traveling more than 100 miles.
  • Photos may be allowed during the visit.
  • Two hour visits are allowed on Thursday and Friday.
  • A hug and handshake is allowed at the beginning and end of the visit.

Four (4) visitors are allowed per person and must be on the approved visitor list.

Hours of Visiting:

General population

Thursday (closed Friday)

11:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Visits up to 2 hours. Registration/front desk closes at 7 p.m.

(Closed Saturday) Sunday

11:15 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Visits up to 2 hours. Registration/front desk closes at 7 p.m.

Holidays (see below)

No visiting

Restrictive housing population

Those in restrictive housing may visit on Sunday at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. via teleconference television.

To make an appointment, call 320-358-0481 - 24 hours in advance on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Visiting Contact and Applications:

  • 320-358-0481 - Please call during visiting hours.
  • All visiting applications must be sent to MCF-Rush City Attn: Visiting Unit, 7600 525th Street, Rush City, MN 55069.
  • Visiting applications take 4-6 business weeks to process once received at MCF-Rush City. Please be patient with the process.

Directions: Interstate 35 to the Rush City exit. Go east into town. Cross the railroad tracks and come to a four-way stop. Turn left onto Highway 361. About 1 mile ahead, exit right at sign to MCF-Rush City and follow the road to the facility.

Visiting Regulations: Please read Visiting Information before visits.

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