The Walmart in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is closing for good on Aug. 29, the store said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The layoff will take effect on Oct. 31, and those impacted will be paid for 90 days after the store shuts down.
During those 90 days, employees at the store on Riverdale Drive Northwest will be able to apply for open positions at other Walmart, Sam’s Club or other company facilities…