The Association for Nonsmokers - Minnesota's mission is to reduce harm from commercial tobacco and other drugs 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. Donate Donate Our experienced staff are dedicated to protecting Minnesotans from the harms of commercial tobacco, nicotine and other drugs. Our Team Our Team Mission ANSR is dedicated to reducing the human and economic costs of commercial tobacco use in Minnesota. Learn more about our mission here. Mission Live Smoke Free LEARN MORE Prevention Programs LEARN MORE Policy Initiatives LEARN MORE Minnesota History LEARN MORE LATEST NEWS ANSR staff presented to faculty and staff at the University of Minnesota's Tobacco Research Programs ANSR staff presented to faculty and staff at the University of Minnesota's Tobacco Research Programs in December 2024. The presentation,... Feb 18 Minnesota Communities Addressing Flavored Tobacco Sales This updated map highlights Minnesota communities actively working to restrict or prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products,... Nov 26, 2024 Vadnais Heights adopts new commercial tobacco restrictions The Vadnais Heights City Council voted unanimously to adopt a revised Commercial Tobacco Ordinance, marking a significant step forward in... Nov 21, 2024 1 2 3 4 5 Get Involved TODAY! Protecting the next generation from the harms of commercial tobacco starts with community members like you! Sign Up POLICY ISSUES Flavored Tobacco MN Flavor Policy Map Menthol Tobacco Electronic Cigarettes Tobacco Price Discounting Environmental Impact Tobacco-Free Spaces Tobacco 21 RESOURCES MPRC Tobacco 101 Stop Sales To Minors Free Signage Retailer Compliance Project WATCH Smoke-Free Housing Tools for Schools Toolkit

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Many of our board members do not have an office at ANSR, but they are still available if you would like to speak with them. To contact any of our board members, please call 651-646-3005 and ask to speak with Jeanne Weigum, ANSR President. Below you will find a list of our board members’ names and the titles they hold on the board. Jeanne Weigum ANSR President Bernie Hesse Vice-President Mary Bergaas Treasurer Eugene Nichols Secretary Jean Forster, Ph.D, MPH Director at Large Deb Hennrikus, Ph.D Director Martha Hewett Director Natalie Johnson Lee Director Lisa Marshall, MS, RD, LD Director Monique Muggli, JD Director Paul Pentel, MD Director Ephraim Olani Director ***The Association for Nonsmokers - Minnesota will hold it's annual membership meeting on October 23rd beginning at 5:30p.m. At this meeting, elections will be held for board positions with terms that are ending.***

OUR MISSION ANSR is dedicated to reducing the human and economic costs of commercial tobacco, nicotine and other drug use in Minnesota. Our core commitments are: to protect young Minnesotans from a lifetime of addiction; to ensure that all Minnesotans can breathe clean, smoke-free air everywhere; and to reduce health inequities and other disparities in relation to commercial tobacco, nicotine and other drugs. In 1975, ANSR helped pass the nation’s first comprehensive state clean indoor air legislation. Since then, ANSR has continued to play a leading role in shaping tobacco policy and has been involved in every major state-wide policy, such as the Freedom to Breathe Act in 2007 and raising the tobacco tax in 2013. ANSR helped Minneapolis and Saint Paul restrict the sales of flavored tobacco, including menthol, and also helped Edina become the first Minneapolis city to raise the tobacco sales age to 21. Financial Documents 2023 ANSR Audited Financial Statements 2023 Federal Form 990 Annual Reports 2023 Annual Report 2022 ANSR Audited Financial Statements 2022 Federal Form 990 2022 Annual Report 2021 ANSR Audited Financial Statements 2021 Federal Form 990 2021 Annual Report 2020 ANSR Audited Financial Statements 2020 Federal Form 990 2020 Annual Report 2019 ANSR Audited Financial Statements 2019 Federal Form 990 2019 Annual Report 2018 ANSR Audited Financial Statements 2018 Federal Form 990 2018 Annual Report 2017 ANSR Audited Financial Statements 2017 Federal Form 990 2017 Annual Report

ANSR staff presented to faculty and staff at the University of Minnesota's Tobacco Research Programs in December 2024. The presentation, titled "Research in action: using data to advocate for commercial tobacco policies", covered the broad range of ANSR's programs and how we rely on research to ensure the policies we pursue are both effective and cutting edge. You can watch the presentation here:  https://youtu.be/dobFQA6EJQo .

This updated map highlights Minnesota communities actively working to restrict or prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol. It distinguishes between areas with comprehensive policies banning all flavored tobacco and those with partial restrictions targeting e-cigarettes or specific flavored tobacco products. These efforts aim to reduce youth access to addictive substances and promote public health.

The Vadnais Heights City Council voted unanimously to adopt a revised Commercial Tobacco Ordinance, marking a significant step forward in promoting public health within the community. The new ordinance includes: A ban on the sale of all flavored commercial tobacco products; A cap on retail tobacco licenses at six; Strengthened penalties, with the removal of PUP penalties for violators. This policy is marking a significant step forward in promoting public health within the community, helping reduce youth access to flavored tobacco products and limiting the spread of tobacco-related harm. Thank you to everyone who emailed, called, testified, sent a letter of support, attended a council meeting, and/or spread the word about this ordinance. Vadnais Heights is the 12th city in the state to completely end the sale of flavors. Vadnais Heights has taken bold action to create a thriving community for all.