Minnesota Layoffs — December 2024
Employers in Minnesota filed 20 WARN Act notices in December 2024, impacting roughly 120 workers — representing a pullback from November and down 44% versus December 2023. The average filing covered 6 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 53 |
| Retail | 2 | 15 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 13 |
| Education | 1 | 1 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
| Transportation | 1 | 1 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 53 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 15 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 41 |
| Anoka | 4 | 23 |
| Dakota | 1 | 12 |
| Carver | 1 | 12 |
| Nicollet | 1 | 10 |
Washington saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 41 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 2 | 41 |
| Minneapolis | 4 | 23 |
| Burnsville | 1 | 12 |
| Chanhassen | 1 | 12 |
| Shakopee | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 14 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | St. Paul | 40 | ||
| Number 12 Cider | Minneapolis | 20 | ||
| Dakota Child and Family Clinic | Burnsville | 12 | Closure | |
| Living Christ Early Learning Center | Chanhassen | 12 | ||
| Arrow Ace | Shakopee | 10 | ||
| Chalet Lounge | Hermantown | 8 | ||
| OfficeMax | Savage | 5 | ||
| Cabin Coffee | St. Charles | 1 | ||
| Catherwood Home Childcare | Austin | 1 | ||
| Alamo Annies | Brownsdale | 1 | ||
| Maurices Blaine | Duluth | 1 | ||
| Straightline Dance Fitness | Minneapolis | 1 | ||
| Sonny + Dot | Mankato | 1 | ||
| Chaotic Good Brewing | Kasson | 1 | ||
| Hope Dental Care | St. Paul | 1 | Closure |
The single largest action involved McDonald's at its St. Paul facility, reporting 40 affected workers. Number 12 Cider followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.