Layoffs in Minnesota

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Minnesota — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

664% increase vs prior year (notices)205% increase vs prior year (employees)

466

WARN Notices

10,741

Employees Affected

294

Companies

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Recent Activity — Last 90 Days

27 new WARN notices filed affecting 348 employees in Minnesota. 67% of all notices are plant closures.

Minnesota Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

3.7%

as of 9/2025

Minnesota Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

3,069 employed

+0.1%

Total Private

2,637 employed

-0.8%

Education and Health Services

615 employed

+0.6%

Professional and Business Services

375 employed

-1.4%

Manufacturing

324 employed

-0.1%

Leisure and Hospitality

281 employed

-3.7%

Financial Activities

185 employed

-0.8%

Information

41 employed

-1.9%

Largest Layoffs in Minnesota

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Hibtac- Minorca 2025600Mar 20, 2025Layoff
Dependable Home Healthcare406Nov 4, 2025Closure
Arctic Cat385Feb 27, 2025Layoff
Cleveland-cliffs Minorca342Mar 20, 2025Layoff
Accelerate360 Distribution324Apr 25, 2025Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Food & Hospitality195 notices · 729 emp.
Retail99 notices · 1,358 emp.
Manufacturing44 notices · 2,074 emp.
Healthcare32 notices · 1,696 emp.
Education21 notices · 312 emp.
Media & Entertainment15 notices · 689 emp.
Transportation & Logistics12 notices · 811 emp.
Other8 notices · 22 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Minnesota

How many layoffs have been reported in Minnesota?

Minnesota has had 466 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 10,741 employees across 294 companies. In the last 90 days, 27 new notices were filed affecting 348 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Minnesota?

The unemployment rate in Minnesota is 3.7%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Minnesota?

The largest layoffs in Minnesota include Hibtac- Minorca 2025 (600 employees), Dependable Home Healthcare (406 employees), Arctic Cat (385 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Minnesota labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Minnesota?

The most affected industries in Minnesota are Food & Hospitality (195 notices), Retail (99 notices), Manufacturing (44 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Minnesota?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice23
Plant Closures310
Closure Rate67%

Top Cities in Minnesota

Minneapolis
1,124emp.
St Paul
850emp.
Rochester
241emp.
Plymouth
220emp.
Eden Prairie
685emp.
Edina
107emp.
Burnsville
99emp.
Maple Grove
407emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2026-031 · 1 emp.
2026-023 · 68 emp.
2026-0125 · 305 emp.
2025-1214 · 156 emp.
2025-118 · 509 emp.
2025-1024 · 766 emp.
2025-0916 · 745 emp.
2025-0821 · 526 emp.

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