Minnesota Layoffs — January 2026, Week 1
Employers in Minnesota submitted 7 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 436 workers. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
7
Notices Filed
436
Workers Affected
62
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Minnesota (DOL/BLS)
4.5%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,939
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.2%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 431 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 3 |
| Retail | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 431 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 3 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependable Home Healthcare | St. Paul | 406 | ||
| Central MN Mental Health | Waite Park | 25 | ||
| Treats Cereal Bar & Boba | Blaine | 1 | Layoff | |
| GameStop | Brooklyn Park | 1 | Closure | |
| Dancing Ganesha | St. Louis Park | 1 | Layoff | |
| Don Pablos | Detroit Lakes | 1 | Layoff | |
| House of Kirin | Brooklyn Park | 1 |
Topping the list was Dependable Home Healthcare at its St. Paul facility, reporting 406 affected workers. Central MN Mental Health followed with 25 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Minnesota for Week 1 of January 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full January report for Minnesota.