Minnesota Layoffs — June 2025
Employers in Minnesota filed 19 WARN Act notices in June 2025, impacting roughly 577 workers — representing a notable rise over May and up 167% versus June 2024. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 72 |
| Education | 2 | 64 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Retail | 1 | 1 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 72 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Education reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 193 |
| Dakota | 3 | 155 |
| Hennepin | 4 | 88 |
| Stearns | 1 | 63 |
| Olmsted | 1 | 5 |
Washington was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 193 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 3 | 193 |
| Lakeville | 1 | 145 |
| Eden Prairie | 1 | 72 |
| St. Cloud | 1 | 63 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smurfit Westrock | St. Paul | 189 | ||
| J & E Comapnies | Lakeville | 145 | ||
| IV Media | Eden Prairie | 72 | ||
| Planned Parenthood | 66 | |||
| Athlos Academy | St. Cloud | 63 | ||
| Edwards Dessert Kitchen | Plymouth | 14 | ||
| OfficeMax | Eagan | 9 | ||
| Forever 21 | Rochester | 5 | ||
| Children's Center Montessori | St. Paul | 3 | ||
| Northspan | Duluth | 2 | ||
| Apostle Supper Club | St. Paul | 1 | ||
| Ace General Store | Excelsior | 1 | ||
| Cooks Bellecour | Minneapolis | 1 | ||
| The Garage | Burnsville | 1 | ||
| Running Room | 1 |
The single largest action involved Smurfit Westrock at its St. Paul facility, reporting 189 affected workers. J & E Comapnies followed with 145 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Minnesota labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.