ANSR-MN

The Association for Nonsmokers-Minnesota (ANSR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the human and economic costs of tobacco use in Minnesota.

[Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids @TobaccoFreeKids]

Today’s e-cigarettes are more kid-friendly and addictive than ever – and most are on the market illegally. They’re disguised as backpacks, smartphone cases, highlighters and video games. Some devices contain more nicotine than 20 packs of cigarettes.

To protect kids, the FDA and other agencies must step up efforts to clear the market of these illegal products.

Learn more from @ABC's @GMA ⤵️
https://t.co/6U0SCaxhhx

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Tobacco’s impact goes beyond health—it’s harming our planet too. 🚭

Molly Schmidtke breaks down how commercial tobacco products hurt the environment—from cigarette litter to harmful industry practices—and what we can all do to make a difference.

https://t.co/jaXq8E4bTi

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The ANSR team had a great time at the 2025 Minnesota Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference this week! Always inspiring to connect with others doing important work toward a tobacco-free Minnesota. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories and knowledge with us!

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Find out what happened in Saint Anthony Village.
Click the link below!
https://t.co/JxdffvKXsH

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Today is Takedown Tobacco Day! Some of our Student Action Team members at White Bear Lake High School spent the day raising awareness during three lunch periods. They are leading the way in standing up to Big Tobacco. Join us and spread the word! #TakeDownTobacco

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Volume 52 of the Tobacco Marketing Update is out! This issue covers The LoonMN rebranding efforts, tobacco industry anniversary celebrations from Marlboro and Skoal, and tobacco industry performative justice from Zyn and The LoonMN.

Read the newsletter: https://t.co/SSlVjLVIZR

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Volume 51 of the Tobacco Marketing Update is out now! This issue covers new oral nicotine products from Copenhagen and Grizzly, Lucy's party-themed marketing, and two Winston cigarette advertisements from 1966 and 1997.

Read the newsletter: https://t.co/OXZP1qzNEs.

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We're looking for an intern! This paid opportunity is for undergraduate students interested in making positive public health changes & preventing commercial tobacco use through community organizing/outreach, policy change & comms.

Apply by Wed. 9/25! https://t.co/dDkPaRMben

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Yesterday @AGEllison announced he will be sending warning letters about the new deceptive vapes law to 5,000+ tobacco retailers. ANSR staff & partners spoke at the press conference. We applaud AG Ellison for taking action to hold retailers accountable.

https://t.co/f7pEkUjkYz

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ANSR Student Action Team member Lily DeWitt wrote a letter to the editor of the White Bear Press about ending the sale of flavored commercial tobacco products in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake.

Read it here: https://t.co/Ql1IP7effS

#mnleg @smokefreegenMN

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ANSR's 2023 Annual Report is out! 🎉 We're excited to share about last year's commercial tobacco policy wins, program highlights, conferences and more.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/CkK0U3jhgk

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Shoutout to @tobaccofreekids National Youth Ambassadors for spreading the word about illegal e-cigarettes targeting the next generation! Watch their video here: https://t.co/ENAxE3pLTI.

[Take Down Tobacco @TakeDownTobacco]

“The city of Minneapolis has done its part to reduce youth tobacco use. But we can’t do this alone. The FDA must step up its efforts to halt the illegal sale of flavored e-cigarettes.”

Minneapolis City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw is speaking facts! 👏
https://t.co/G920soThdt

[ANSR-MN @ANSRMN]

As students go #BacktoSchool, e-cigarettes are more kid-friendly and addictive than ever. Today’s e-cigs come in flavors, huge doses of nicotine and even video games — and most are illegal.

Join us in sending a message to the FDA that we need action now: https://t.co/W1BbQIrye5

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It was a beautiful night for tabling at the Shoreview Farmers Market yesterday! We talked to community members about how the tobacco industry targets people using price discounts and coupons. Thanks for having us, @cityofshoreview!

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It’s #BacktoSchool season and the last thing students should be dealing with is e-cigarettes. But kids are being targeted with fun flavors, massive doses of nicotine and even built-in video games.

Call for FDA action and join the fight to protect kids: https://t.co/W1BbQIr0ox

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We had a great time at @AmericanCancer's #RelayforLife in White Bear Lake on Friday! Smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, and we stand with everyone working to prevent cancer in our community. Thank you for inviting us to this impactful event, @ACSCANMN!

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Sena Geleto from @NorthPointMpls completed a series of community interviews & compiled them in “The People vs. Big Tobacco.” The booklet captures the stories of folks working to prevent commercial tobacco use & sheds light on industry targeting.

Read it: https://t.co/5VMjXoiouh

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It's a beautiful day to shop the ANSR Garage Sale! We have jewelry, housewares, pet supplies, books, toys, and much, much more. You won't want to miss it! All proceeds support ANSR.

📆 Today (7/19) and tomorrow (7/20), 9AM-5PM daily
📍1647 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104

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It's finally time for the ANSR Garage Sale! Stop by this weekend to find some new treasures at affordable prices. Every purchase will directly support ANSR's prevention work. See you there!

📆 Fri. July 19 - Sat. July 20
🕒 9AM - 5PM daily
📍1647 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104