Minnesota Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Minnesota reported 13 WARN Act notices in November 2018, displacing an estimated 786 workers — signaling an acceleration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 140 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 88 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 64 |
| Construction | 1 | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 38 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 20 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 140 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Agriculture reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Olmsted | 3 | 300 |
| Dakota | 2 | 228 |
| Anoka | 1 | 64 |
| Norman | 1 | 50 |
| Washington | 2 | 46 |
Olmsted saw the most concentrated 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 |
The most significant filing came from 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.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Minnesota labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.