This week, Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation, a coalition of health organizations that ClearWay Minnesota co-chairs, marks the 10-year anniversary of the Freedom to Breathe Act, a law that protects Minnesotans from secondhand smoke in public places including restaurants and […]

Today we welcomed four new members to our Board of Directors. ClearWay Minnesota’s governing board oversees our operations as we work to eliminate tobacco’s harm throughout the state. “These new members are bringing fresh perspective to this Board,” said Board […]

There’s still time to stop by and visit QUITPLAN Services at the Minnesota State Fair. Every year, we look forward to Fair season, because it gives us opportunity to talk with Minnesota smokers about how we can help them quit, […]

ClearWay Minnesota recently approved a new project to help African American and American Indian communities access free support to quit smoking, called QUITPLAN Services Ambassadors. The Ambassador Project will provide in-person engagement with community members to increase use of the […]

On Monday, the Health, Environment and Community Engagement Committee of the Minneapolis City Council heard testimony on a proposal to limit sales of menthol tobacco to adult-only tobacco shops. Candy- and fruit-flavored tobacco sales are already restricted, but so far […]

Governor Dayton stands up for health, asks lawmakers to undo tobacco tax cuts Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is engaged in a showdown with legislative leaders over breaks for tobacco companies and other provisions included in the tax bill sent to […]

ClearWay Minnesota is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors. The ClearWay Minnesota Board oversees operations of an independent nonprofit organization that works to eliminate the harm tobacco causes the people of Minnesota. ClearWay Minnesota’s work encompasses cessation services, public […]

ClearWay MinnesotaSM praised the Edina City Council tonight for passing an ordinance that would prevent youth smoking by raising the tobacco age to 21. Edina is the first city in the state to enact such a measure. “Thank you, Edina […]

Yesterday, our Director of Community Development Jaime Martínez was honored by the Minnesota Public Health Association (MPHA) at its annual meeting in Minneapolis. Jaime received the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Public Health Achievement Award. The Wellstone Award is given by the MPHA […]

Early this morning, ClearWay Minnesota praised the Edina City Council for considering an ordinance that would prevent youth smoking by raising the tobacco age to 21. Council Members heard strong public support for the measure during the hearing. If passed, […]