Minnesota Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Minnesota submitted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2021, putting at risk an estimated 134 workers — down from June and down 77% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 133 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 133 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 1 | 133 |
| Anoka | 1 | 1 |
Benton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 133 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sauk Rapids | 1 | 133 |
| Minneapolis | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 133 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Minnesota's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman 2021 | Sauk Rapids | 133 | Closure | |
| Wedge Table - Nicollet 2021 | Minneapolis | 1 |
Topping the list was Coleman 2021 at its Sauk Rapids facility, reporting 133 affected workers. Wedge Table - Nicollet 2021 followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.