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

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

9 hours ago

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

Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products through Policy Change Grant

Commercial tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable illness and death in Minnesota and across the United States. Among commercial tobacco products, menthol and other flavored commercial tobacco items pose a unique risk. These flavors attract young people, making it easier to start using tobacco and harder to quit. To address this, the Association for Nonsmokers - Minnesota (ANSR) has launched a new initiative funded by the Minnesota Department of Health’s Reducing t

Feb 25

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