Minnesota Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Minnesota submitted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, putting at risk an estimated 9 workers. The average filing covered 3 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
9
Workers Affected
3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 7 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 1 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 7 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 1 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland's Home | Burnsville | 7 | ||
| Glam Dolls Donuts | Minneapolis | 1 | ||
| Christos Greek Restaurant | Minneapolis | 1 |
Topping the list was Kirkland's Home at its Burnsville facility, reporting 7 affected workers. Glam Dolls Donuts followed with 1 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Minnesota for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Minnesota.