Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota

Great news! Our effort to Knock Tobacco Out of the Park (KTOOP) in Minneapolis is officially moving forward! The proposed ordinance would close an important gap in existing smoke-free policies by prohibiting the use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco and oral nicotine products like nicotine pouches, at Minneapolis sports venues -- including Target Field, Target Center, and U.S. Bank Stadium. The policy would apply to everyone at these venues, from players an

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

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