Employers in Minnesota submitted 48 WARN Act notices in January 2025, putting at risk an estimated 515 workers — down from December and up 250% versus January 2024. The average filing covered 11 workers, with 29 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 14 | 149 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 60 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 17 |
| Accommodation & Food | 10 | 17 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 2 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 149 workers across 14 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 122 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 3 | 133 |
| Dakota | 6 | 56 |
| Blue Earth | 2 | 45 |
| Anoka | 8 | 12 |
| Wabasha | 2 | 4 |
Hennepin bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 133 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka | 2 | 132 |
| Omaha | 2 | 110 |
| Maplewood | 1 | 66 |
| Burnsville | 4 | 54 |
| Mankato | 2 | 45 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 29 | 348 |
The high proportion of closures (68% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Minnesota's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital River | Minnetonka | 122 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| Macy's | Maplewood | 66 | Closure | 2025-01-10 |
| Green Plains | Omaha | 55 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| Green Plains | Omaha | 55 | 2025-01-17 | |
| Ardent Mills | Mankato | 44 | 2025-01-16 | |
| Macy's | Burnsville | 40 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| Forever 21 | Bloomington | 31 | 2025-01-31 | |
| Dakota Child and Family Clinic | Burnsville | 12 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| CVS Pharmacy | Brooklyn Center | 12 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| CVS Pharmacy | Brooklyn Center | 12 | 2025-01-30 | |
| Staples | Minnetonka | 10 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| La Vie Boutique | Woodbury | 7 | 2025-01-15 | |
| Curiosi-Tea House | North Mankato | 4 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| Wuoliet Bakery | Minneapolis | 3 | Closure | 2025-01-01 |
| Wuoliet Bakery | Minneapolis | 3 | 2025-01-25 |
Topping the list was Digital River at its Minnetonka facility, reporting 122 affected workers. Macy's followed with 66 workers.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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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