FCI Waseca: In the news

Every piece of coverage I've collected on FCI Waseca, newest first. Local reporters catch things the BOP never announces, so this is often the closest thing to a public record the facility has. Links go to the original outlets.

2025

May 19, 2025 Lawsuit: Woman, 36, died after Waseca federal prison delayed heart surgery Star Tribune
The allegation here is not simply that someone died in custody, but that needed heart surgery was delayed. That is the kind of medical-care claim where timelines and records matter.

2024

Oct 9, 2024 Bureau of Prisons answers questions about drugs, lockdowns at FCI Waseca KTVU
When a prison keeps appearing in stories about drugs and lockdowns, the useful question is whether those are isolated incidents or an operational pattern.
Feb 7, 2024 Woman dies after being found unresponsive at Waseca federal prison Bring Me The News Other
Feb 7, 2024 Woman dies at Waseca federal prison 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Other
Feb 5, 2024 Inmate dies at Waseca Federal Prison KTTC | Rochester, MN Other
Feb 5, 2024 Inmate dies at Waseca Federal Prison KEYC News Now Other

2023

May 24, 2023 An inmate from Hawaii died at the Waseca federal prison KEYC News Now
May 10, 2023 Surprise inspection of Waseca prison uncovers ‘many significant issues,’ DOJ says 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

2021

Mar 29, 2021 Judge recommends denial of all claims against FCI-Waseca in lawsuit southernminn.com Other
Mar 8, 2021 Waseca prison officials deny ACLU's allegations in COVID-19 outbreak southernminn.com Other

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