Minnesota Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Minnesota submitted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2021, putting at risk an estimated 93 workers — down from February and down 99% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 31 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 66 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 66 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 66 |
| Rock | 1 | 22 |
| Rice | 1 | 5 |
Washington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 1 | 66 |
| Luverne | 1 | 22 |
| Faribault | 1 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 66 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Minnesota's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&J Distributing 2021 | St. Paul | 66 | Closure | |
| Total Card | Luverne | 22 | ||
| Plastic Services & Products 2021 | Faribault | 5 |
Topping the list was J&J Distributing 2021 at its St. Paul facility, reporting 66 affected workers. Total Card followed with 22 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.