Legislation that sets in motion the closure of Minnesota's second largest prison over the next four years is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature.

Union leaders say the closure leaves staff members’ futures uncertain and poses safety risks to inmates, staff and the public.

Correction officers and union leaders are calling for state leaders to stop the closure of Stillwater prison. They claim they were not warned about the closure, and have not been given a plan for going forward.