Minnesota Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Minnesota reported 10 WARN Act notices in April 2018, displacing an estimated 470 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 2 | 166 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 53 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 32 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 166 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 53 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing | 3 | 127 |
| Mower | 1 | 105 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 101 |
| Anoka | 2 | 85 |
| Ramsey | 1 | 30 |
Crow Wing absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 127 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 1 | 105 |
| Edina | 1 | 101 |
| Baxter | 1 | 65 |
| Fridley | 1 | 53 |
| New Ulm | 1 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellisio Foods | Austin | 105 | ||
| Herberger's | Edina | 101 | ||
| Herberger's | Baxter | 65 | ||
| DaVita Clinical Research | Fridley | 53 | ||
| Herberger's | New Ulm | 42 | ||
| Shriners Hospital | Minneapolis | 32 | ||
| Toys 'R' Us | Roseville | 30 | ||
| Herberger's | York | 20 | ||
| WestRock | Rochester | 20 | ||
| Admin Staff at IBEW 110 Benefit Fund | St. Paul | 2 |
The most significant filing came from Bellisio Foods at its Austin facility, reporting 105 affected workers. Herberger's followed with 101 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.