Minnesota Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Minnesota filed 11 WARN Act notices in August 2019, impacting roughly 480 workers — representing a pullback from July and up 68% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 227 |
| Retail | 2 | 179 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 26 |
| Transportation | 2 | 12 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 5 |
| Utilities | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 227 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 179 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wright | 1 | 102 |
| Wabasha | 1 | 90 |
| Faribault | 1 | 35 |
| Steele | 1 | 29 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 26 |
Wright bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 102 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cokato | 1 | 102 |
| Lake City | 1 | 90 |
| Winnebago | 1 | 35 |
| Owatonna | 1 | 29 |
| Eveleth | 1 | 26 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Coborn's 2019 at its Minnesota facility, reporting 174 affected workers. Cokato Plant -Faribault Foods 2019 followed with 102 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.