Stop youth from starting

Minnesota continues to face a youth tobacco epidemic, which has erased decades of progress in reducing youth tobacco rates.

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Flavored and menthol products attract the next generation

Ending the sale of all flavored and menthol tobacco products will protect and improve the health of all Minnesotans, especially those most impacted – youth, communities of color, LGBTQ+ people among others.

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Tobacco control efforts have far-reaching impacts

We can do more to improve the health of all Minnesotans by increasing public investments in tobacco prevention and treatment efforts.

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High prices save lives in Minnesota

Keeping tobacco prices high is the most effective way to prevent kids from becoming addicted to tobacco products and encourage adult tobacco users to quit.

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About the Coalition

Each year in Minnesota tobacco use is responsible for more than 6,300 deaths and more than $3 billion in preventable health care costs and 95 percent of adult smokers started before the age of 21. Minnesotans for a Smoke-Free Generation supports policies that reduce youth smoking and will help end the death and disease associated with tobacco use for good.

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