Minnesota Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Minnesota filed 26 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 70 workers. The average filing covered 3 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
26
Notices Filed
70
Workers Affected
3
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Minnesota (DOL/BLS)
4.5%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
2,997
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
2.28%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 7 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 1 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
| Retail | 1 | 1 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 7 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Real Estate reported 1 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Hibbing Taconite at its Hibbing facility, reporting 45 affected workers. The Woods Gift Shop followed with 1 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Minnesota for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Minnesota.