Minnesota Layoffs — June 2019
Employers in Minnesota filed 52 WARN Act notices in June 2019, impacting roughly 1,542 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 37% versus June 2018. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 362 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 58 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 18 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 5 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 362 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Agriculture reported 58 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 10 | 539 |
| Washington | 4 | 131 |
| Morrison | 2 | 81 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 70 |
| Stearns | 1 | 60 |
Anoka was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 539 workers across 10 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 1 | 348 |
| Minneapolis | 6 | 140 |
| St. Paul | 3 | 123 |
| Little Falls | 2 | 81 |
| St. Cloud | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Anoka Hennepin School District 2019 at its Anoka facility, reporting 348 affected workers. Savers St Paul 2019 followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.