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Steve Johnson, Grand Forks, letter: Electronic cigarettes present little or no risk PressPass

Dr. Michael Siegel of Boston University School of Public Health has conducted several studies of e-cigarettes. He states that there is no justification for banning the indoor use of e-cigarettes based on potential harm to bystanders.

By Steve Johnson , July 13, 2012

Smoke-free Grand Forks marks one year

Smoke-free Grand Forks marks one year Anti-tobacco group releases study on air quality improvement
Anti-tobacco activists in Grand Forks celebrated the first anniversary of the ban on smoking in bars and truck stops Monday with the release of a study that shows the ban has made a difference.

By Tu-Uyen Tran , August 15, 2011

Bar smoking ban takes effect in Bismarck

A ban on smoking in bars, truck stops and tobacco shops has gone into effect in North Dakota's capital city.

By Associated Press , April 27, 2011

CDC predicts smoking bans in every state by 2020

CDC predicts smoking bans in every state by 2020 Federal health officials based their prediction on the current pace of adopting anti-smoking laws. The American Heart Association said the CDC report brings good news but that advocates have a lot of work ahead of them.

By Mike Stobbe , April 21, 2011

Bismarck voters ban smoking in bars

Smokers will no longer be able to light up in bars in Bismarck, and those who step outside for a puff will have to find their own shelter from the wind and cold.

By Associated Press , April 20, 2011

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Bismarck voters on Tuesday to decide bar smoking

City commissioners last fall approved an ordinance banning smoking in bars. The ban was to go into effect on Nov. 1, but a group of bar workers submitted enough referral petitions to bring the matter to a public vote.

By Associated Press , April 18, 2011

St. Cloud State moves closer to going entirely tobacco free

Last month a task force recommended the St. Cloud State campus go completely smoke free by Aug. 1, 2012. Now the students have also voted in favor of that recommendation.

By Associated Press , April 15, 2011

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Bemidji State campus goes tobacco-free

Bemidji State University is now officially a tobacco-free campus. BSU President Richard Hanson gave his stamp of approval on the new tobacco-free campus policy Tuesday, which states no one will be allowed to use, distribute or sell tobacco in university buildings, on campus, events or in university-owned, rented or leased vehicles

By Anne Williams , April 14, 2011

Bill to ban smoking in cars with kids receives 'do not pass' recommendation from committee PressPass

North Dakota lawmakers are recommending "do not pass" for a bill that would ban smoking with kids in the car.

By Teri Finneman , January 28, 2011

Minnesota proposal would allow smoking in bars

Minnesota proposal would allow smoking in bars A Minnesota lawmaker wants to let bar patrons smoke again, more than three years after a statewide smoking ban took effect.

By Associated Press , January 24, 2011

Kids to N.D. lawmakers: Ban smoking in cars

North Dakota students and tobacco-free supporters gave state lawmakers an hour’s worth of reasons Friday as to why they should outlaw smoking with kids in the car.

By Teri Finneman , January 21, 2011

More North Dakotans hope to kick the habit

The number of North Dakotans who signed up for help in quitting smoking has jumped more than 80 percent since voters established a new agency to fight tobacco use, its director said Thursday.

By Dale Wetzel , December 17, 2010

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Devils Lake bans smoking in city vehicles PressPass

The Devils Lake Journal reports that the move came at the suggestion of Mayor Dick Johnson, who said it was hypocritical to have a ban on smoking in public places while still allowing employees to smoke in city-owned vehicles.

By Associated Press , December 11, 2010

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Devils Lake smoking ban could be in place by the spring

A smoking ban could be in place in Devils Lake by spring. The Devils Lake City Commission likely will have the first reading of a new ordinance on Dec. 6, with the final reading Dec. 20.

By Kevin Bonham , November 15, 2010

Bismarck bar smoking ban will go to public vote PressPass

The city has certified referral petitions submitted by a group of bar workers. The City Commission on Tuesday night directed City Attorney Charlie Whitman to draft a ballot measure.

By Associated Press , October 27, 2010

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