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FDA: Tobacco companies must report chemicals
Tobacco companies will be required to report the levels of dangerous chemicals found in cigarettes, chew and other products under the latest rules designed to tighten regulation of the tobacco industry.
Sunday, April, 01, 2012 - Associated Press - News

New baseball labor deal limits tobacco use
A baseball union summary obtained by the Associated Press says that players have agreed not to carry tobacco packages and tins in their back pockets or use tobacco during pregame or postgame interviews, and at team functions.
Tuesday, November, 22, 2011 - Associated Press - Sports

Minnesota uses future tobacco cash for budget fix
Minnesota's government is about to give up $1.1 billion in future payments from tobacco companies so it can get about half as much money now for a temporary budget fix.
Tuesday, November, 08, 2011 - Associated Press - News

Local View: Pricier tobacco is good for our health
I was very pleased to hear that Sen. Carla J. Nelson and Rep. Mike Benson, both Republicans from Rochester, Minn., introduced legislation this session to increase tobacco prices in Minnesota, paving the way for more public health policy successes in our state.
Sunday, March, 11, 2012 - for the Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

St. Scholastica to go tobacco-free starting Jan. 1
After four years of student effort, the College of St. Scholastica becomes tobacco-free Jan. 1.
Tuesday, December, 20, 2011 - Duluth News Tribune - News

Tobacco bonds used to balance Minnesota budget could prove costly
The budget deal that ended Minnesota’s government shutdown comes with a hefty price: It relies heavily on borrowing $640 million against money from the state’s 1998 tobacco settlement, but might cost that same amount in interest — plus a substantial annual revenue loss for years to come.
Wednesday, July, 27, 2011 - Associated Press - News

Reader’s view: Tobacco taxes hurt low-income smokers
The March 11 Local View commentary, “Pricier tobacco is good for our health,” was ludicrous. Among its silly claims was, “This new legislation would benefit all Minnesotans.” Not true.
Tuesday, March, 27, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

Health Notes: Quitter feels like a winner after kicking tobacco habit
A year ago, Laura Humphrey was a two- to three-pack-a-day smoker. The Duluth apartment building where she lived didn’t offer much incentive to quit.
Thursday, May, 10, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News

Column: Celebrate Mother’s Day smoke-free
Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate moms for who they are and all of the wonderful things they do. It is also a great time for moms to remember the important role they play in influencing the choices their kids make regarding tobacco use.
Saturday, May, 12, 2012 - For the Budgeteer News - Budgeteer

No budget deal reached; Minnesota government will shut down
Dayton said Republicans refused to agree to more revenue, proposing instead to delay school payments and borrow money from a tobacco lawsuit settlement.
Friday, July, 01, 2011 - State Capitol Bureau - News

Lawmaker's View: Smoke-free foster care will help youths grow
With comprehensive, smoke-free policies and local ordinances protecting youths, our Duluth and St. Louis County region, which cares deeply about health and health care, consistently has been ahead of the curve in protecting our residents from the dangers of tobacco.
Sunday, April, 15, 2012 - for the Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

Health Notes: Quit smoking, and you could win $5,000

Thursday, March, 08, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News

Local view: Cigarette tax increase would help the state, improve health
Even people in our corner of the state are now feeling the negative effects of the state shutdown, and all eyes are focused on St. Paul, looking for any hint of teamwork and statesmanship that could put the state back to work. As a local government administrator, I hope state leaders will pursue policy opportunities that not only solve our immediate needs but our long-term challenges.
Wednesday, July, 13, 2011 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

Health Notes: Saturday is deadline for QuitCash Challenge

Thursday, March, 29, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News

Details: Dayton’s offer to end budget impasse

Thursday, July, 14, 2011 - State Capitol Bureau - News

Reader's view: Smoking bans are working, but more should be done
As a waitress for seven years, I am excited to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Freedom to Breathe, Minnesota’s smoke-free restaurant and bar law. This is four years that have saved me from inhaling the more than 4,000 chemicals found in secondhand smoke.
Wednesday, November, 09, 2011 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

9 arrested in Cloquet prostitution sting
The sting operation had 28 inquiries in the form of text messages, e-mails and phone calls. The operation stemmed from the gathering of information over the past 12 months that individuals had been seeking prostitutes via the Internet.
Thursday, June, 30, 2011 - Duluth News Tribune - News

Pro/con: Should Congress tax obesity-producing foods?
NO: ‘Bad-food’ taxes will clog nation’s economic arteries
Saturday, May, 12, 2012 - Tribune Media Services - Opinion

Wisconsin store workers cited for selling pipes, bongs; court challenge expected
A new interpretation of the city of Hudson’s drug paraphernalia ordinance has led to $12,000 in fines for a downtown shop and a likely court battle.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - St. Paul Pioneer Press / MCT - News

Lawmaker's view: Once again, a budget based on gimmicks
The announcement came Thursday that a resolution had been reached to the budget standoff. It was good news for people eager to see an end to Minnesota’s state-government shutdown.
Sunday, July, 17, 2011 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion

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