Stevens County Design Charrette
Morris, Minnesota
April 14, 2008
As Stevens County considers expanding and refurbishing its current courthouse and law enforcement facility, KMA staff submitted
and reviewed possible design "makeovers" that would take the 1950's era building into the 21st century.
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Houston County Hires Johnson Controls, Inc. and Klein McCarthy Architects for New Justice Center
Caledonia, Minnesota
Updated: April 14, 2008
Johnson Controls, Inc. has hired Klein McCarthy Architects for the planned Houston County Justice Center after the completion of a 2005
study conducted by KMA and jail consultant David Prachar.
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Roseau County Jail and Social Services Buildings Completed, Dedication Held
Roseau, Minnesota
November 14, 2007
As 2007 drew to a close, the citizens of Roseau County attended the dedication of their new Jail and Social Services buildings.
County officials and managers spoke at the occasion complementing the successful completion of the project and expressing their
satisfaction with the new facilities. Jack Swanson, recently-elected Chairman of the County Commissioners, began the presentation
with praise for those board members who quickly supported the building project following the condemnation of the existing jail
by the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
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Klein McCarthy Completes Food Service Building on the MCF Campus in Faribault, MN
Faribault, Minnesota
Oct. 5, 2007
As part of the Master Plan Klein McCarthy Architects developed for Minnesota Correctional Facilities Faribault in 2005,
the Food Service Building at the medium-security prison has been certified substantially complete. The building is
currently occupied and is serving approximately 1200 meals per shift (x3 per day) with the capacity to serve up
to 2400.
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Small Is Beautiful: Client Pleased with Completed Traverse County LEC and Jail
Wheaton, Minnesota
July 25, 2007
Recently finished, the Traverse County Jail and Law Enforcement Center in Wheaton, Minnesota is a unique wood frame structure with
hardened detention areas and prefabricated steel cells. Although unusual for a jail, wood and pre-fab construction kept project
costs low while providing the county with a versatile layout and rapid construction.
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Polk County Regional Justice Center Nearing Completion
Crookston, Minnesota
July 25, 2007
Serving the region around Crookston, Minnesota, construction on this multi-purpose Law Enforcement Center, Jail, and Courts facility is
nearly finished. Preliminary "punch-outs" of the new building are scheduled to begin in October occupancy expected in early 2008.
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Hennepin County Lock Replacement Project Wrapping Up
Plymouth, Minnesota
June 12, 2007
Relying on outdated manual key and access for its adult corrections facility in Plymouth, Minnesota, the Hennepin County Corrections
Department sought the assistance of Klein McCarthy Architects to plan an extensive overhaul of its security operations.
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Renville County Jail / Government Services Construction Under Way
Olivia, Minnesota
June 12, 2007
Construction is well under way on the Renville Jail and Government Services Center which includes a new 72 bed Jail and renovation of
the existing County Government Center to accommodate Sheriff's office, city police, and County Attorney.
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Chisago County Predesign Study Wrapped Up
Center City, Minnesota
May 30, 2007
During several months of study, Klein McCarthy presented the Chisago County Board with three options in the design of a planned
justice center.
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Kanabec County Board Authorizes KMA to Continue Design and Construction of New Jail
Mora, Minnesota
May 9, 2007
The Kanabec County Board has recently approved Phase I (partial schematic design, budget, and scope) and has authorized Klein McCarthy
to begin Phase II: design and construction.
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Blue Earth County Bids Come in Under Budget
April 1, 2007
Mankato, Minnesota
Construction has begun on the new Blue Earth Justice Center in Mankato, Minnesota; when completed, the center will be the South Central
region's first LEED certified jail.
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