Minnesota Layoffs — October 2025
Employers in Minnesota posted 24 WARN Act notices in October 2025, affecting an estimated 232 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September and up 257% versus October 2024. The average filing covered 10 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 63 |
| Education | 3 | 37 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 33 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 20 |
| Retail | 3 | 12 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 10 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 63 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Education reported 37 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nicollet | 2 | 58 |
| Hennepin | 5 | 48 |
| Washington | 2 | 44 |
| Dakota | 1 | 35 |
| Anoka | 7 | 12 |
Nicollet felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 58 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 2 | 44 |
| Hastings | 1 | 35 |
| North Mankato | 1 | 33 |
| Plymouth | 1 | 25 |
| St. Peter | 1 | 25 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 2 |
Closures accounted for 1% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC Detox/Withdrawal Mgt Divi | St. Paul | 43 | ||
| TOPS Products | Hastings | 35 | ||
| Taylor | North Mankato | 33 | ||
| Aljon Tool | Plymouth | 25 | ||
| Mayo | St. Peter | 25 | ||
| Barrio | Edina | 20 | ||
| Cubs Foods Oakdale | 10 | |||
| Seasons Hospice House | Rochester | 10 | ||
| Century College Trio Programs | 7 | |||
| Augsburg Univ. McNair Program | Minneapolis | 5 | ||
| U of M Morris McNair Program | Morris | 4 | ||
| Zeco Systems | 2 | |||
| The Get Down Coffee | Minneapolis | 2 | ||
| Gina Maria's Pizza | Eden Prairie | 1 | Closure | |
| Cub Blaine East | Blaine | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by RC Detox/Withdrawal Mgt Divi at its St. Paul facility, reporting 43 affected workers. TOPS Products followed with 35 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.