Minnesota Layoffs — March 2024
Employers in Minnesota filed 19 WARN Act notices in March 2024, impacting roughly 312 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 65% versus March 2023. The average filing covered 16 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 9 | 155 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
| Retail | 3 | 27 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 19 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 3 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 155 workers across 9 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | 100 |
| Anoka | 6 | 97 |
| Hennepin | 2 | 39 |
| Carver | 1 | 25 |
| Meeker | 1 | 25 |
Washington absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 6 | 97 |
| Woodbury | 1 | 50 |
| St. Paul | 4 | 50 |
| St. Louis Park | 1 | 38 |
| Chaska | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Tori 44 at its Minneapolis facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Woodbury Dental Arts followed with 50 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 Accommodation & Food 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.