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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...

May 2, 20172 min read

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) showed strong leadership in protecting the health and well-being of residents and...

Mar 8, 20172 min read

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

Nov 29, 20161 min read

ANSR has been working with the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Macalester College for several years on their tobacco-free campus...

Nov 11, 20162 min read

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

Nov 8, 20163 min read

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

Aug 30, 20163 min read

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

Mar 20, 20161 min read

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

Jan 7, 20162 min read

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

Nov 11, 20151 min read

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

Sep 25, 20152 min read