SMOKING BAN
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS NDSU Staff Senate Approves Smoking Ban
North Dakota State University Staff Senate has voted to support a campus smoking ban. A smoke-free campus is being considered through the proposed NDSU Policy 153. The Staff Senate voted 35 to 23 to s...
Posted on 11/9/09 at 5:25 AM
Study: Smoking bans had no economic impact in Grand Forks 
Grand Forks restaurant and bar sales were unaffected by two smoking bans approved in the past decade, according to a new economic study. Instead, outside factors such as growth in Grand Forks’ economy and a strengthened Canadian dollar pointed to an increase in restaurant and bar sales.
By Brandi Jewett , March 05, 2013
Smoking in theater productions comes under fire in Minnesota
A Minnesota senator says there's no reason actors should subject the audience to tobacco fumes or glorify smoking on stage, and she has introduced a bill that would ban the practice in theatrical productions.
By Kyle Potter , March 04, 2013
Jessica Hoppe, Horace ND. Letters: Lawmakers still plot, but not in smoke-filled rooms
Jessica Hoppe of Horace North Dakota writes in about the smoking ban in North Dakota.
By Jessica Hoppe , February 13, 2013
Eric Johnson, Grand Forks ND. Letters: Sign of times: ‘Leave smoke-free law alone’
Eric Johnson of Grand Forks writes in about smoke-free workplaces and public spaces.
By Eric Johnson , February 13, 2013
RYAN BAKKEN: Smoking ban will broaden in Grand Forks parks
North Dakota’s public smoking ban doesn’t just cover the indoors. It also rules over the soccer fields and baseball diamonds in our rectangular slice of heaven.
By Ryan Bakken , December 09, 2012
As statewide ban goes into effect, patrons still smoking at Fargo business
Despite a statewide ban that went into effect Thursday, there’s still smoking inside the JT Cigarro building.
By Erik Burgess , December 07, 2012
Fargo bar says it will exploit smoking ban ‘loophole’
The owner of JT Cigarro and Skky Bar believes he has a way to get around the state smoking ban that is effective today. Public health officials say not so fast.
By Erik Burgess , December 06, 2012
Grand Forks’ public smoking ban tightens this week
Grand Forks’ public smoking ban became stricter Monday night after the City Council voted unanimously to pass changes to comply with new state laws. Changes to the city ban will go into effect Friday, while the statewide smoking ban passed in the November election will be implemented Thursday.
By Brandi Jewett , December 04, 2012
Voters to decide on smoking ban
North Dakotans appeared Tuesday night to approve Measure 4, an initiative that will ban smoking in indoor workplaces across the state. As of 10:50 p.m., with 340 of 426 precincts reporting, the measure was leading by a margin of 66 percent to 34 percent, or 141,138 votes to 72,911 votes.
By Sam Benshoof , November 06, 2012
Measure 4 supporters say ban protects public health; opponents say it goes too far
A ballot measure that would ban smoking in public places across North Dakota has reignited the debate about the role of government.
By Sam Benshoof , November 02, 2012
Both sides unsurprised to see ND smoking ban draw support
The head of a trade group opposing a statewide smoking ban called poll results showing solid support for the ban “disappointing.”
By Sam Benshoof , October 27, 2012
Scott Hennen, Fargo, column: Smoking ban snuffs out personal liberty
I don’t smoke. So, as far as I’m concerned, we can either ban cigarettes and other tobacco products or not. But this water torture approach to limiting personal choice borders on harassment.
By Scott Hennen , October 26, 2012
Grand Forks nurse who led anti-smoking effort lauded
After spearheading the campaign for a total workplace smoking ban in Grand Forks, public health nurse Haley Thorson has been recognized for her efforts to create a healthier city.
By Brandi Jewett , July 25, 2012
VIDEO: Smoking ban would force hookah lounge in Grand Forks to close
A petition circulating the state to put a permanent smoking ban on the November ballot will force a Grand Forks man to close his business and he'll be out of a job.
By Melanie Orlins , June 29, 2012
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