Mpls raises e-cig prices, approves red light cameras
The Minneapolis City Council voted to raise the minimum prices of e-cigarettes and approved a contract for red light traffic cameras. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest report.
The Minneapolis City Council voted to raise the minimum prices of e-cigarettes and approved a contract for red light traffic cameras. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest report.
Minneapolis City Council votes to raise e-cigarette prices to $25 minimum
Minneapolis City Council members unanimously approved a proposal that significantly raises the price of e-cigarettes.
Minneapolis City Council members unanimously approved a proposal that significantly raises the price of e-cigarettes.
Smoking & vaping banned in Minneapolis parks, won't be enforced
Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board (MPRB) Commissioners discussed Wednesday night whether smoking marijuana should be banned in the city?s parks. But even if it is, you likely won?t be charged or even fined for doing it.
Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board (MPRB) Commissioners discussed Wednesday night whether smoking marijuana should be banned in the city?s parks. But even if it is, you likely won?t be charged or even fined for doing it.
American Lung Assoc. grades MN tobacco control
Minnesota's tobacco control measures got mixed grades from the American Lung Association. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the full report.
Minnesota's tobacco control measures got mixed grades from the American Lung Association. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the full report.
CDC: Teen vaping at a 10-year low
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaping among teenagers has dropped to its lowest number in 10 years.
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaping among teenagers has dropped to its lowest number in 10 years.
E-cig, vape usage declining among teens, according to CDC
Electronic cigarettes – also known as e-cigs or vapes – are not nearly as popular as they once were among teenagers.
Electronic cigarettes – also known as e-cigs or vapes – are not nearly as popular as they once were among teenagers.
Teen vaping nicotine dependence increasing in Minnesota: Survey data
Minnesota teenagers have increasingly found themselves dependent on nicotine, thanks in part to the rise in popularity of vaping.
Minnesota teenagers have increasingly found themselves dependent on nicotine, thanks in part to the rise in popularity of vaping.
Minneapolis ordinance would raise price of cigarettes to $15
Tobacco users in Minneapolis may begin to see $15 as their cheapest option for a pack of cigarettes if the Minneapolis City Council approves a proposed ordinance.
Tobacco users in Minneapolis may begin to see $15 as their cheapest option for a pack of cigarettes if the Minneapolis City Council approves a proposed ordinance.
Vaping trial: Juul attorney say prosecutors' case missing the full picture
David Bernick, the attorney for vaping company Juul, argued his defense against the Minnesota lawsuit over teen use of vapes.
David Bernick, the attorney for vaping company Juul, argued his defense against the Minnesota lawsuit over teen use of vapes.
Vaping trial: Ellison says Juul, Altria 'hooked a generation of Minnesota kids on e-cigarettes'
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison laid out his case against vaping company Juul in his lawsuit over teen use of vapes.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison laid out his case against vaping company Juul in his lawsuit over teen use of vapes.
Juul cancels plan to expand outside US, to lay off staff: report
Juul has been in a dispute with the FDA, which tried to ban the e-cigarette maker’s products earlier this year over questions about its potential health risks.
Juul has been in a dispute with the FDA, which tried to ban the e-cigarette maker’s products earlier this year over questions about its potential health risks.
Escape the Vape: Minnesota students can create a 30-second anti-vaping PSA to win $500
Minnesota high school students can earn up to $500 for making a 30-second video outlining the dangers of vaping.
Minnesota high school students can earn up to $500 for making a 30-second video outlining the dangers of vaping.
Recovery advocates worry about increased dangers of COVID-19 for vapers
As kids come home from college, either for break or because classes have gone virtual, there's a reminder to parents to keep an eye out for signs of vaping.
As kids come home from college, either for break or because classes have gone virtual, there's a reminder to parents to keep an eye out for signs of vaping.
12 hospitalizations in Minnesota since June linked to Vitamin E acetate in THC vapes
Vitamin E acetate, an additive in some THC-containing vaping products, is associated with a recent outbreak of severe lung injury cases in the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s Public Health Laboratory.
Vitamin E acetate, an additive in some THC-containing vaping products, is associated with a recent outbreak of severe lung injury cases in the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Health’s Public Health Laboratory.
Minnesota health officials report resurgence of severe lung injuries connected to vaping
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials are seeing a recent resurgence of severe lung injuries connected to vaping, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials are seeing a recent resurgence of severe lung injuries connected to vaping, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Grosse Pointe teen with double lung transplant from vaping warning his peers
Daniel Ament, the teen who became anonymously famous after becoming the first patient to receive a double lung transplant from vaping, spoke to a class of students about the dangers of vaping.
Daniel Ament, the teen who became anonymously famous after becoming the first patient to receive a double lung transplant from vaping, spoke to a class of students about the dangers of vaping.
St. Louis Park City Council approves ordinance banning sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products
St. Louis Park became the first city in Minnesota to ban the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products.
St. Louis Park became the first city in Minnesota to ban the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products.
FDA: It's illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.
Health officials blame 'vast majority' of vaping illnesses on vitamin E
Health officials are blaming blame vitamin E acetate for the “vast majority” of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses.
Health officials are blaming blame vitamin E acetate for the “vast majority” of cases in the U.S. outbreak of vaping illnesses.
Minnesota sues Juul for deceptive and unlawful trade practices, false advertising
Minnesota is suing Juul Labs, the nation’s biggest producer of electronic cigarette products, accusing the company of hooking Minnesota kids on nicotine through deceptive marketing.
Minnesota is suing Juul Labs, the nation’s biggest producer of electronic cigarette products, accusing the company of hooking Minnesota kids on nicotine through deceptive marketing.