Minnesota Layoffs — July 2025
Employers in Minnesota reported 12 WARN Act notices in July 2025, displacing an estimated 358 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 51% versus July 2024. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 218 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 43 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 36 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
| Retail | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 218 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Arts & Entertainment reported 43 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 2 | 102 |
| Carver | 1 | 95 |
| Dakota | 1 | 57 |
| Washington | 2 | 49 |
| Wright | 1 | 35 |
Hennepin bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 102 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | 1 | 101 |
| Chaska | 1 | 95 |
| South Saint Paul | 1 | 57 |
| St. Paul | 2 | 49 |
| Maple Lake | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 1 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teleflex | Maple Grove | 101 | ||
| Apple Valley Foods | Chaska | 95 | ||
| The Sportsman Guide | South Saint Paul | 57 | ||
| Science Museum | St. Paul | 43 | ||
| Bernatellos Pizza | Maple Lake | 35 | ||
| Alloy Brewing | Coon Rapids | 16 | ||
| Transaxle | St. Paul | 6 | ||
| Annie's Parlour | Minneapolis | 1 | Closure | |
| Schmitt's Stride Rite | Rochester | 1 | ||
| Johnson Publishing | Fulda | 1 | ||
| Best Buy Outlet Blaine | Richfield | 1 | ||
| Gruber's Quit Shop | Waite Park | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Teleflex at its Maple Grove facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Apple Valley Foods followed with 95 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.