Fox 9 Minneapolis: The Plymouth City Council approved major changes to its city code on April 28, banning the sale of flavored tobacco within city limits. During the meeting, council members said they wanted to "put the health and well-being of youth first," noting that flavors are a main reason kids get hooked on nicotine.
Read MoreABC News: Minnesota says it settled its lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria for $60.5 million
Read MoreASPiRE: A case study of the Saint Paul, MN comprehensive tobacco regulation to increase prices, reduce advertising, and reduce commercial tobacco use
Read MoreABC Newspapers: We know flavor restrictions work and Minnesota is ready to clear the market of all flavored tobacco products. A 2020 statewide poll found that 74 percent of Minnesotans support prohibiting the sales of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.
Read MoreUS News: Minnesota health officials warned Friday of a possible resurgence of lung injuries related to vaping, saying they've had 11 reported cases in the past two months.
Read MoreINSIDER - One tobacco giant — Reynolds American — is actively spreading millions of dollars to hundreds of state-level political candidates and political action committees, according to an internal corporate governance document reviewed by Insider.
Read MoreNewsweek: The Minnesota Department of Health is turning to social media app TikTok in an attempt to encourage teens to quit vaping.
Read MoreInforum: The 2020 Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey found that while cigarette smoking has reached historic lows, 20% of high-school students are currently vaping.
Read MoreInforum: New Minnesota law removed penalty for underage possession of tobacco products.
Read MoreCCX Media: Youth vaping remains at epidemic levels according to a new state survey. The 2020 Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey says about 1 in 5 high school students use e-cigarettes and 70% of high school and middle school students report signs of nicotine dependence.
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