LITTLE FALLS, MINN. Wabash says it will permanently close its manufacturing facility in Little Falls.
In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter to the state, the company said it is idling manufacturing operations at its facility at 700 Paul Larson Memorial Drive. The letter states that all manufacturing operations at the site will cease, and the action is expected to be permanent.
Layoffs begin March 6
According to the WARN letter, the first employee separations are expected during the 14-day period starting March 6, 2026. Additional separations are listed for a later period that runs through April 17, 2026.
Local reports indicate that about 56 employees are affected by the shutdown.
What the WARN notice says
The WARN letter states that affected employees are not represented by a union and do not have bumping rights.
Background
Wabash purchased the former Larson Boats site in 2017. The company used the location for composite manufacturing work tied to its trailer and truck-body business.
Local reaction and resources
In a statement, Rep. Ron Kresha of Little Falls encouraged impacted workers to connect with state and regional employment resources, including assistance through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and CareerForce locations.
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Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.