mike durfee state prison

work projects

The Mike Durfee State Prison is home to a number of different inmate work projects.

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Governor houses being built Inmate welding at MDSP
Inmates build homes for the Governor's Housing Project at MDSP. Inmate working in welding shop at MDSP.
Construction program at MDSP View of the construction shop
A view of the Construction Technology shop at MDSP. Inmates produce a number of products, including camping cabins, visitor center kiosks and comfort stations in the shop.

 
Inmates repair cars in the automotive shop Inmates working in the machine tool shop
Inmates repair cars in the automotive shop. Inmates working in the machine tool shop.
Inmates refurbish bicycles for kids as part of the Pedal Power program. The bikes are distributed to law enforcement at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner in Sioux Falls each November. Law enforcement agencies then give the bikes to children in need in their communities.