ANSR Blog

Mar 23, 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...

Jan 19, 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...

Dec 7, 20172 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 6, 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...

Nov 29, 20171 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 7, 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 2, 20172 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...

Aug 7, 20172 min read

Minneapolis restricts sale of menthol tobacco

Minneapolis – The Minneapolis City Council showed strong leadership in protecting the health and well-being of its residents on Aug. 4...

Jul 19, 20171 min read

Saint Louis Park becomes second MN city to raise tobacco sales age to 21

The Saint Louis Park City Council showed strong leadership in protecting the health and well-being of its youth on July 17. The City...

May 2, 20172 min read

Edina first city in Minnesota to raise sale age for tobacco to 21

Edina, Minn. – The Edina City Council showed strong leadership in protecting the health and well-being of its youth on May 2. The City...