Employers in Minnesota filed 11 WARN Act notices in February 2023, impacting roughly 328 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 173% versus February 2022. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 6 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 71 |
| Retail | 5 | 70 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 42 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 16 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 71 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 70 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 5 | 104 |
| Chisago | 1 | 71 |
| Houston | 1 | 16 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 14 |
| Olmsted | 1 | 12 |
Anoka absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 104 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 5 | 104 |
| St. Paul | 1 | 98 |
| Rush City | 1 | 71 |
| Caledonia | 1 | 16 |
| Minnetonka | 1 | 14 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 6 | 141 |
Closures accounted for 43% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Corp 2022 | St. Paul | 98 | 2023-02-08 | |
| Plastech Corp - Anoka | Rush City | 71 | Closure | 2023-02-01 |
| Bright Health | Minneapolis | 42 | 2023-02-01 | |
| Walgreens | Minneapolis | 16 | Closure | 2023-02-01 |
| Pineview Nursing Home Closure | Caledonia | 16 | 2023-02-03 | |
| Walgreens | Minneapolis | 16 | 2023-02-13 | |
| Aldi - N Mpls | Minneapolis | 15 | Closure | 2023-02-01 |
| Aldi - N Mpls | Minneapolis | 15 | 2023-02-12 | |
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Minnetonka | 14 | Closure | 2023-02-01 |
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Roseville | 13 | Closure | 2023-02-01 |
| Bed Bath & Beyond | Rochester | 12 | Closure | 2023-02-01 |
The single largest action involved Ball Corp 2022 at its St. Paul facility, reporting 98 affected workers. Plastech Corp - Anoka followed with 71 workers.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.
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