St. Cloud approved annexing 40 acres to build a 2027 justice center, consolidating law enforcement and court operations.

St. Cloud officials have approved the annexation of land to build a new justice center, aiming to consolidate city and county law enforcement and court operations. The move, part of a broader effort to modernize public safety infrastructure, involves adding approximately 40 acres to the city’s boundaries. The project is expected to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs, though some residents have raised concerns about increased traffic and long-term urban sprawl. The new center is slated to open in 2027.