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...

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...

Nov 11, 20151 min read

Richfield sets minimum price for cigars

Richfield joined a growing list of Minnesota cities that have established a minimum price for flavored cigars. The Richfield City Council...

Sep 25, 20152 min read

Ramsey County regulates e-cigarettes, adds public entrances setback

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners continued its strong leadership regarding the health and safety of its residents when it voted...

May 11, 20152 min read

Maplewood updates tobacco ordinance

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

Feb 11, 20152 min read

Hennepin County Passes Strong Ordinance

Minneapolis, Minn. – The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners showed strong leadership in protecting the health and safety of its...

Nov 25, 20142 min read

Bloomington updates tobacco ordinances

Bloomington, Minn. – The City of Bloomington continued its strong leadership regarding the health and safety of its residents,...

May 31, 20142 min read

Legislature passes regulations on e-cigarettes

It’s still the wild, wild West when it comes to regulation of electronic cigarettes. The nicotine delivery devices, which operate when a...