Minnesota Layoffs — October 2025
Employers in Minnesota recorded 24 WARN Act notices in October 2025, covering approximately 232 workers — marking a decline from September and up 257% versus October 2024. The average filing covered 10 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 10 |
| Education | 1 | 7 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 3 |
| Retail | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 10 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Education reported 7 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nicollet | 2 | 58 |
| Hennepin | 5 | 48 |
| Washington | 2 | 44 |
| Dakota | 1 | 35 |
| Anoka | 7 | 12 |
Nicollet absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Leading the list was RC Detox/Withdrawal Mgt Divi at its St. Paul facility, reporting 43 affected workers. TOPS Products followed with 35 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.