Minnesota Layoffs — February 2023
Employers in Minnesota submitted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2023, putting at risk an estimated 145 workers — down from January and up 96% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 98 |
| Retail | 2 | 31 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 16 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 98 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 31 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 98 |
| Anoka | 2 | 31 |
| Houston | 1 | 16 |
Washington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 68% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 1 | 98 |
| Minneapolis | 2 | 31 |
| Caledonia | 1 | 16 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Corp 2022 | St. Paul | 98 | ||
| Pineview Nursing Home Closure | Caledonia | 16 | ||
| Walgreens | Minneapolis | 16 | ||
| Aldi - N Mpls | Minneapolis | 15 |
Topping the list was Ball Corp 2022 at its St. Paul facility, reporting 98 affected workers. Pineview Nursing Home Closure followed with 16 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.