Minnesota Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Minnesota submitted 22 WARN Act notices in July 2024, putting at risk an estimated 237 workers — up substantially from June and down 40% versus July 2023. The average filing covered 11 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 7 | 91 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 76 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 55 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 9 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 2 |
| Education | 1 | 1 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 91 workers across 7 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 5 | 73 |
| Mcleod | 1 | 60 |
| Nicollet | 1 | 44 |
| Crow Wing | 2 | 24 |
| Isanti | 1 | 5 |
Anoka saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 73 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 3 | 71 |
| Hutchinson | 1 | 60 |
| Marshall | 1 | 44 |
| Albert Lea | 1 | 23 |
| Cambridge | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 7 |
Closures accounted for 3% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Manufacturing | Hutchinson | 60 | ||
| Rainbow Health | Minneapolis | 55 | ||
| Yelloh! | Marshall | 44 | ||
| Big Lots | Albert Lea | 23 | ||
| Camping World Madelia | 20 | |||
| Syntegon | Minneapolis | 15 | ||
| Herman's Bakery & Deli | Cambridge | 5 | ||
| Capra's Sporting Goods | Blaine | 1 | Closure | |
| Thai Basil | Stillwater | 1 | ||
| She Said Butcher Shop | Moorhead | 1 | ||
| Coolibar | St. Louis Park | 1 | ||
| Primp Boutique | Rochester | 1 | ||
| Altony's Italian Cafe | Moorhead | 1 | ||
| Starbugs Eagan Outlet | Eagan | 1 | Closure | |
| Noodles & | Eagan | 1 |
Topping the list was Hutchinson Manufacturing at its Hutchinson facility, reporting 60 affected workers. Rainbow Health followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.