Minnesota Layoffs — March 2026
Employers in Minnesota reported 8 WARN Act notices in March 2026, displacing an estimated 54 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 94% versus March 2025. The average filing covered 7 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 4 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 4 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 3 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth | 1 | 44 |
| Winona | 2 | 2 |
| Hennepin | 2 | 2 |
| Clay | 1 | 1 |
| Anoka | 1 | 1 |
Blue Earth absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 44 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato | 1 | 44 |
| Winona | 1 | 1 |
| St. Charles | 1 | 1 |
| Brooklyn Park | 1 | 1 |
| Bloomington | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Links | Mankato | 44 | ||
| Nordstrom Credit Operations | 4 | |||
| Pizza Hut | Winona | 1 | ||
| White Valley Motel | St. Charles | 1 | ||
| Godfather Pizza | Brooklyn Park | 1 | ||
| Hooters | Bloomington | 1 | ||
| KidsCo Children's Museum | Moorhead | 1 | ||
| Le Jeune Steel | Minneapolis | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Jack Links at its Mankato facility, reporting 44 affected workers. Nordstrom Credit Operations followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.