ANSR Blog

Nov 29, 20161 min read

Shoreview votes to restrict flavored tobacco

The Shoreview City Council showed strong leadership in protecting the health and well-being of its residents on Nov. 21, 2016. The City...

Nov 8, 20163 min read

Youth and the fight against the tobacco industry, Part 2

This is the second of two stories on youth partners written in collaboration with Dr. Lucia Pawlowski’s Community Writing for Social...

Aug 30, 20163 min read

Youth and the fight against the tobacco industry

Youth advocate Starnisha McClellan has long been active with Breathe Free North and NorthPoint Health & Wellness. She has testified...

Mar 20, 20161 min read

Kick Butts Day 2016

March 16 marked yet another Kick Butts Day, and thousands of youth, teachers and health advocates in the United States spoke up against...

Jan 7, 20162 min read

Saint Paul votes to restrict sale of flavored tobacco, raise price of cigars

The Saint Paul City Council showed strong leadership in protecting the health and well-being of its residents on Jan. 6. The City Council...

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...

Jul 11, 20152 min read

Minneapolis restricts flavored tobacco products

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on July 10 to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products, other than menthol, to...

Jun 18, 20151 min read

ANSR participates in community discussions on menthol

About 55 St. Paul African American community leaders, youth, public health professionals and interested community members gathered for a...

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...