ClearWay Minnesota has launched a new version of QUITPLAN Services, the free cessation program available to any Minnesotan who wants to quit tobacco. The new services now include free access to text messages, email support, a downloadable quit guide and […]

A new poll released by ClearWay Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota today found that Minnesotans strongly support including e-cigarettes in policies that restrict smoking in public places. Seventy-nine percent said they support prohibiting e-cigarette use in […]

Today the U.S. Surgeon General’s office released a report commemorating the 50th anniversary of its first report on smoking and health. The new report discusses progress made in reducing tobacco’s harm since 1964, and shares recent findings on the health […]

ClearWay Minnesota is seeking an Executive Assistant. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to and managing the activities of the Chief Executive Officer. Five years of experience required. Full description

On January 15, 2014, ClearWay Minnesota’s Research Department released a new Request for Proposals. The RFP will fund research to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and disparities in secondhand smoke exposure across defined populations and locations in Minnesota. Full RFP […]

Bills to restrict the use and sale of e-cigarettes and to make Minnesota’s foster homes smoke-free have been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature. ClearWay Minnesota supports these proposals. The effects of e-cigarettes for people who inhale them or are near […]

This year was one of great progress, and Minnesotans can be proud of the work being done in our state to combat the influence of tobacco companies and to improve health. The passage of a new cigarette tax means thousands […]

        Recently, e-cigarettes (battery-operated devices used to inhale nicotine and other chemicals) have been receiving news coverage in Minnesota. Several Minnesota cities have restricted their sale and use, and state lawmakers have proposed adding them to the […]

Letters of Intent are due October 31, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. CST, and Full Applications are due November 27, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. CST. Please direct questions regarding the RFP to ClearWay Minnesota IT and Office Manager Kelly Dibble at […]

We have released a new Request for Proposals for a research project on menthol cigarette smoking in Minnesota. More information is available here; Letters of Interest are due on November 14. Frequently asked questions