ANSR Blog

May 10, 20182 min read

Falcon Heights restricts sale of all flavored tobacco products, raises tobacco sales age to 21

Falcon Heights took major steps to protect its youth and residents on May 9, when it became the first city in the state to restrict the...

May 8, 20181 min read

Shoreview raises tobacco sale age to 21

In a growing trend in Minnesota, Shoreview became the sixth city in the state to raise the tobacco sales age to 21 when the Shoreview...

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...