Minnesota Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Minnesota posted 10 WARN Act notices in January 2024, affecting an estimated 76 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 81% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 8 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 29 |
| Education | 1 | 25 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 29 workers across 6 notices. On a related front, Education reported 25 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 2 | 26 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 20 |
| Polk | 1 | 11 |
| Dakota | 1 | 11 |
| Saint Louis | 3 | 6 |
Anoka felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 26 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 2 | 26 |
| Edina | 1 | 20 |
| East Grand Forks | 1 | 11 |
| West St. Paul | 1 | 11 |
| Duluth | 2 | 5 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 25 |
Closures accounted for 33% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Legacy School | Minneapolis | 25 | ||
| Salut Bar | Edina | 20 | ||
| Boardwalk Bar & Grill | East Grand Forks | 11 | Closure | |
| Cardinal Corner | West St. Paul | 11 | Closure | |
| New London Cafe | Duluth | 4 | ||
| Mac's Bar and Grill | Mountain Iron | 1 | Closure | |
| Roasted Bliss | Rochester | 1 | Closure | |
| Caribou Coffee Grand 1 | St. Paul | 1 | Closure | |
| First Draft MN | Minneapolis | 1 | ||
| Warrior Brewing | Duluth | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by JJ Legacy School at its Minneapolis facility, reporting 25 affected workers. Salut Bar followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.