Minnesota Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Minnesota submitted 13 WARN Act notices in November 2018, putting at risk an estimated 786 workers — up substantially from October and up 457% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 88 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 64 |
| Construction | 1 | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 22 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 20 |
The Agriculture sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 88 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Olmsted | 3 | 300 |
| Dakota | 2 | 228 |
| Anoka | 1 | 64 |
| Norman | 1 | 50 |
| Washington | 2 | 46 |
Olmsted was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 3 | 300 |
| Eagan | 1 | 140 |
| Mendota Heights | 1 | 88 |
| Minneapolis | 1 | 64 |
| Twin Valley | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Rochester | Rochester | 280 | ||
| Thomson Reuters | Eagan | 140 | ||
| State Farm | Mendota Heights | 88 | ||
| Shriners Hospital | Minneapolis | 64 | ||
| Twin Valley Living | Twin Valley | 50 | ||
| Quam Construction | Willmar | 40 | ||
| JW Hulme | St. Paul | 28 | ||
| Floe International | McGregor | 22 | ||
| United Sports Brands | Minnetonka | 20 | ||
| Wilbrecht Ledco | St. Paul | 18 | ||
| Smith & Nephew | Plymouth | 16 | ||
| Bakers Square - Rochester | Rochester | 10 | ||
| Perkins - Rochester | Rochester | 10 |
Topping the list was Seneca Rochester at its Rochester facility, reporting 280 affected workers. Thomson Reuters followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Minnesota labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Agriculture 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.