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Minneapolis largest city in MN to raise tobacco sales age to 21
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on May 25 to raise the tobacco sales age to 21, drawing a standing ovation from the large...
May 26, 20182 min read


Falcon Heights restricts sale of all flavored tobacco products, raises tobacco sales age to 21
Falcon Heights took major steps to protect its youth and residents on May 9, when it became the first city in the state to restrict the...
May 10, 20182 min read


Shoreview raises tobacco sale age to 21
In a growing trend in Minnesota, Shoreview became the sixth city in the state to raise the tobacco sales age to 21 when the Shoreview...
May 8, 20181 min read


Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation Day at the Capitol 2018
Thanks to all our partners and advocates who made the Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation a great day! Around 300 total advocates...
Mar 23, 20181 min read


Tobacco companies forced to tell truth about deadly products
History was made in 2017 as tobacco companies were finally forced to tell the truth about their deadly products. A federal court found...
Jan 19, 20181 min read


Robbinsdale restricts sale of flavored tobacco products, sets cigar minimum price
The Robbinsdale City Council took strong measures to protect youth from the harms of tobacco on Dec. 5. The City Council voted...
Dec 7, 20172 min read


Saint Louis Park first MN city to restrict flavors, raise tobacco sales age to 21
The Saint Louis Park City Council showed its dedication to protecting its youth on Dec. 4. The City Council voted unanimously to restrict...
Dec 6, 20172 min read


Plymouth fourth MN city to raise tobacco sales age to 21
The Plymouth City Council took steps to protect its youth by voting 4-3 to raise the sale age for all tobacco products to 21 on Nov. 28....
Nov 29, 20171 min read


Bloomington becomes third city to raise tobacco sales age to 21
One of the fastest growing trends in reducing the youth tobacco usage rates is centered around lifting the sales age for tobacco to 21....
Nov 7, 20171 min read


Saint Paul restricts sale of menthol tobacco products
The Saint Paul City Council showed strong leadership in protecting the health and well-being of its residents on Nov. 1 by restricting...
Nov 2, 20172 min read
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