ST. PAUL, Minn. – Inmates at state prions have begun receiving CoVid vaccine, the state Corrections Department said. The department said prisoners are classified as in long-term care facilities by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health. Prison staff also are being vaccinated as an especially vulnerable group.

Prison profile

8,300 inmates in Minnesota prisons:

Faribault:1,699

Stillwater: 1,366

Lino Lakes: 1,114

Rush City: 955

Moose Lake: 930

St. Cloud: 817

Shakopee: 467

Oak Park Heights: 377

Willow River: 80

Togo: 66

Red Wing: 34

Other: 425