Minnesota Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Minnesota filed 14 WARN Act notices in February 2019, impacting roughly 616 workers — representing a notable rise over January and up 4007% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 146 |
| Retail | 1 | 136 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 48 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 34 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 22 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 146 workers across 6 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 136 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 6 | 146 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 136 |
| Hennepin | 2 | 101 |
| Stearns | 1 | 69 |
| Anoka | 1 | 50 |
Eaton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 6 | 146 |
| Brooklyn Center | 1 | 136 |
| Golden Valley | 1 | 79 |
| St. Cloud | 1 | 69 |
| Minneapolis | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Target at its Brooklyn Center facility, reporting 136 affected workers. Allianz Life followed with 79 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Minnesota labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.