A new documentary co-produced with ECHO TV educates Minnesota’s diverse communities about the dangers of tobacco. The program, “The Harm of Commercial Tobacco in Our Community,” will be broadcast in eight languages and will begin airing on Sunday, January 6, […]
Read MoreU of M research: Tobacco coupons = cheaper addiction

New research published in Tobacco Control finds that aggressive couponing strategies are making Minnesota smokers less likely to quit. The study found that 80 percent of those receiving coupons redeemed them, and that women, young adults and heavy smokers were […]
Read MoreTaxing tobacco: Year-end recap
Raising the price of tobacco is the best way to prevent kids from smoking and to motivate smokers to quit. Research shows that here in Minnesota, price increases were the biggest driver of smoking declines over the past 19 years. […]
Read MoreClearWay Minnesota SM launches new ad campaign: Still A Problem
The campaign shows Minnesotans that tobacco is still an urgent problem in our state. Three new TV ads, the interactive website www.stillaproblem.com and other campaign elements ask Minnesotans to remember that smoking kills more people than alcohol, murders, car accidents, AIDS, […]
Read MoreMinnesota research: Price largest factor in reducing smoking

New research shows the price of tobacco is the largest driver of smoking declines in Minnesota. A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that adult smoking has fallen 29 percent in Minnesota since 1993. Price increases accounted […]
Read MoreTobacco’s Harm | Resources | Video
Video ClearWay MinnesotaSM has created new TV ads for its We All Pay the Price for Tobacco education campaign. The ads highlight the true costs of tobacco and the influence that smoking parents can have on their children
Read MorePartners | Policy Resources
Policy resources Below you will find useful policy-related documents from ClearWay MinnesotaSM. Documents [link to dead clearwaymn.org page] Unfiltered Toolkit – February 2010 This Unfiltered toolkit was developed to help you shine a spotlight on tobacco marketing in your community. The materials provided will help get […]
Read MorePartners | Learn More
Learn more Please visit the websites of our partner organizations to learn how you can become personally involved in efforts to help Minnesota stay smoke-free! 4 Corners Partnership American Lung Association of Minnesota Association for Nonsmokers – Minnesota Blue Cross and Blue […]
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