Employers in Minnesota recorded 26 WARN Act notices in June 2023, covering approximately 1,186 workers — marking a decline from May and up 905% versus June 2022. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 10 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 28 |
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 7 |
| Retail | 3 | 3 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 28 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 7 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hubbard | 1 | 40 |
| Swift | 1 | 28 |
| Anoka | 4 | 4 |
| Olmsted | 5 | 4 |
| Clay | 2 | 2 |
Hubbard bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 3% of all affected workers with 40 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | 1 | 1,100 |
| Park Rapids | 1 | 40 |
| Benson | 1 | 28 |
| Minneapolis | 4 | 4 |
| Rochester | 5 | 4 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 10 | 37 |
Closures accounted for 3% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M - HQ | Maplewood | 1,100 | 2023-06-30 | |
| 3M's Wonewok | Park Rapids | 40 | 2023-06-30 | |
| Meadow Lane Healthcare | Benson | 28 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Taco John's | Moorhead | 1 | 2023-06-01 | |
| Alary's Bar | New Brighton | 1 | 2023-06-01 | |
| Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant | St. Paul | 1 | 2023-06-01 | |
| Bella Bridesmaids | Minneapolis | 1 | 2023-06-01 | |
| Green Mill Restaurant & Bar | Hastings | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Taco John's | Moorhead | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Alary's Bar | New Brighton | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Chez Bojji | Rochester | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant | St. Paul | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Rocco Altobelli Salons and Day Spas | Rochester | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Hubert White | Minneapolis | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
| Bella Bridesmaids | Minneapolis | 1 | Closure | 2023-06-01 |
Leading the list was 3M - HQ at its Maplewood facility, reporting 1,100 affected workers. 3M's Wonewok followed with 40 workers.
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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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