Minnesota prison on lockdown after inmates refuse to return to cells due to heat and living conditions
- About 100 inmates at Minnesota prison refused to return to cells citing excessive heat and poor conditions.
- Inmates complained of understaffing, limited access to showers and ice, unclean water, and lack of air conditioning.
- Prison went into emergency lockdown, deployed response teams, but no injuries were reported.
- Advocates said conditions like inadequate ventilation during heat waves are unsafe for inmates.
- Situation was resolved after several hours, but facility remains locked down through Labor Day.