Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota

Our Core Commitments:

To protect young Minnesotans from a lifetime of addiction;

To ensure that all Minnesotans can breathe clean, smoke-free air everywhere; and

Reduce health inequities and other disparities in relation to commercial tobacco, nicotine and other drugs.

The Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota is a membership organization. Become an ANSR member to support our continued efforts.

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Our experienced staff are dedicated to protecting Minnesotans from the harms of commercial tobacco, nicotine and other drugs.

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ANSR is dedicated to reducing the human and economic costs of commercial tobacco use in Minnesota. Learn more about our mission here.

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LATEST NEWS

Minneapolis Commercial Tobacco Store Survey Results

In March 2026, the Minneapolis Health Department and the Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota conducted a survey of commercial tobacco retailers in Minneapolis. The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the impact of changes in 2024 and 2025 to the Minneapolis City Tobacco Dealer Ordinance (Title 13, Chapter 281). These changes include: Setting a minimum price for cigarettes at $15.00 per pack. Setting a minimum price for cigars at $3.75 for 1 and $15.00 for a package of 4. S

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Plymouth City Council ends the sale of flavored tobacco

Councilmembers vote to protect youth and join over 30 other Minnesota communities that have limited the sale of flavored tobacco. Plymouth, Minn. (April 29, 2026) – The Plymouth City Council voted to pass sweeping changes to the Plymouth City Code that includes ending the sale of flavored tobacco within city limits. The city council put the health and wellbeing of youth first, recognizing that flavors hook kids and strong local policies are necessary to remove access to highl

Apr 30

Increased Store Compliance with Minimum Price and Price Discounting Policies in Minneapolis

The Association for Nonsmokers – Minnesota and NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center conducted pre and post store assessments in Minneapolis to assess compliance with changes to the city’s tobacco ordinance in 2024 and 2025. A sample of commercial tobacco retailers were evaluated to measure store compliance with: May 2024 ordinance change (1) setting a minimum price per pack of cigarettes and other commercial tobacco products of $15.00 and (2) disallowing price discounts and

Apr 17

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