Minnesota Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Minnesota posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2018, affecting an estimated 15 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January. The average filing covered 15 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 15 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 15 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen | 1 | 15 |
Mahnomen bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 15 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopko | Mahnomen | 15 |
The largest notice was filed by Shopko at its Mahnomen facility, reporting 15 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Minnesota. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Minnesota WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.