Minnesota Layoffs — September 2024
Employers in Minnesota posted 28 WARN Act notices in September 2024, affecting an estimated 528 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and up 250% versus September 2023. The average filing covered 19 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 84 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 13 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 84 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 13 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 6 | 318 |
| Hennepin | 2 | 84 |
| Dakota | 3 | 67 |
| Crow Wing | 1 | 21 |
| Washington | 5 | 18 |
Anoka bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 318 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fridley | 1 | 170 |
| Minneapolis | 5 | 148 |
| Brooklyn Park | 1 | 83 |
| Mendota Heights | 1 | 55 |
| Brainerd | 1 | 21 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 85 |
Closures accounted for 16% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Products | Fridley | 170 | ||
| Kyros | Minneapolis | 100 | ||
| Cub Brooklyn Park South | Brooklyn Park | 83 | Closure | |
| Eq | Mendota Heights | 55 | ||
| Love Works | Minneapolis | 30 | ||
| Brainerd Dispatch | Brainerd | 21 | ||
| Hub Bike | Minneapolis | 16 | ||
| Haskell's | Woodbury | 12 | ||
| Beirut Restaurant & Catering | West St. Paul | 11 | ||
| Cedar House - Waconia | Faribault | 7 | ||
| A Plus Appliance | St. Paul | 3 | ||
| LL Flooring St. Cloud | Richmond | 3 | ||
| Woody's Liquor | Rochester | 2 | ||
| TGI Fridays | St. Louis Park | 1 | Closure | |
| Wuollet Bakery | Minneapolis | 1 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Rich Products at its Fridley facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Kyros followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.