Minnesota Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in Minnesota filed 33 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 33 workers. The average filing covered 1 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
33
Notices Filed
33
Workers Affected
1
Avg per Notice
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 13 | 13 |
| Retail | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 13 workers across 13 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 1 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Xelas by El Sazon at its Stillwater facility, reporting 1 affected workers. Giliberto's Mexican Taco Shop followed with 1 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Minnesota for Week 3 of January 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full January report for Minnesota.