Minnesota Layoffs — February 2026
Employers in Minnesota submitted 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, putting at risk an estimated 144 workers — down from January and down 72% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 39 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 1 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 1 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 39 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Itasca | 1 | 102 |
| Ramsey | 1 | 39 |
| Anoka | 1 | 1 |
| Dakota | 1 | 1 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 1 |
Itasca bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 102 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 102 |
| New Port | 1 | 39 |
| Minneapolis | 1 | 1 |
| Hastings | 1 | 1 |
| Maple Grove | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mdi | Grand Rapids | 102 | ||
| The Vollrath | New Port | 39 | ||
| Allina Health - Chaska | Minneapolis | 1 | ||
| Me & Julio Restaurant | Hastings | 1 | ||
| Golden Corral Buffet | Maple Grove | 1 |
Topping the list was Mdi at its Grand Rapids facility, reporting 102 affected workers. The Vollrath followed with 39 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.