Minnesota Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Minnesota filed 15 WARN Act notices in April 2024, impacting roughly 248 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 86% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 17 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 97 |
| Retail | 3 | 52 |
| Government | 1 | 20 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 5 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 2 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 97 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 52 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 98 |
| Anoka | 5 | 64 |
| Stearns | 2 | 51 |
| Scott | 1 | 20 |
| Otter Tail | 1 | 6 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 40% of all affected workers with 98 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hibbing | 1 | 91 |
| Minneapolis | 5 | 64 |
| Waite Park | 1 | 50 |
| Savage | 1 | 20 |
| Duluth | 1 | 7 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Northern Foundry at its Hibbing facility, reporting 91 affected workers. Ie - Italian Eatery and Un Dito followed with 53 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.