Minnesota Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Minnesota filed 6 WARN Act notices in October 2018, impacting roughly 333 workers — representing a pullback from September and up 1414% versus October 2017. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
| Transportation | 1 | 90 |
| Retail | 1 | 42 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 38 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 100 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 90 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mcleod | 1 | 100 |
| Ramsey | 1 | 90 |
| Anoka | 2 | 80 |
| Watonwan | 1 | 45 |
Mcleod absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | 1 | 100 |
| Roseville | 1 | 90 |
| St. James | 1 | 45 |
| Columbia Heights | 1 | 42 |
| Coon Rapids | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Technology | Hutchinson | 100 | ||
| First Transit | Roseville | 90 | ||
| S-T Industries | St. James | 45 | ||
| Unique Thrift Store | Columbia Heights | 42 | ||
| Apg 2019 | Coon Rapids | 38 | ||
| Nuance Transcription Services | 18 |
The single largest action involved Hutchinson Technology at its Hutchinson facility, reporting 100 affected workers. First Transit followed with 90 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.