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HEALTHBEAT Tobacco use: still a problem
It's safe to say that over the past few decades, billions of dollars have been spent in the United States on reducing tobacco use. It has had an impact. The number of adults who smoke has declined st...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 2:30 PM
THE NEW FORTY Yeah, I kinda' figured that.
I started the day feeling good about myself. I felt like a bright, shiny red balloon with a beautiful colorful cascading ribbon. I was floating along happily and effortlessly without a care. That did...
Posted on 10/17/12 at 10:42 PM
BEST FRIENDS ND Adolescent years suicide risk factors
Thinking midstream (adolescent years) What might be the midstream malleable predictors of risk for suicide? Early and current smoking Dose response, MORE smoking = MORE suicide risk, controlling ...
Posted on 10/10/12 at 11:03 AM
REAL MONEY The Real Cost of Smoking
Anyone who smokes knows that the cost of cigarettes can be a major expenditure depending on how much they smoke. And anyone who smokes knows it would be better for their health if they quit. But tobac...
Posted on 7/12/12 at 7:54 AM
CHEF JEFF Smoky Skirt Steak Fajitas
There's no doubt that a bit of smoke in the grill can add a lot of flavor to an ordinary piece of meat. It can turn a simple skirt steak into mouthwatering fare. And if you add some veggies to the mix...
Posted on 6/20/12 at 2:53 PM
Cigarette tax to back Vikings stadium construction 
Smokers will provide the backstop to Viking stadium construction funding, the governor and legislative leaders announced Thursday night. Confirming a proposal Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans unveiled earlier in the day on behalf of the governor, the Democratic leaders said they agree on the plan.
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis , May 16, 2013
U of Minnesota poised to ban smoking across campus
The University Senate has voted in favor of the ban. The Senate includes faculty, students and staff. University President Eric Kaler says a tobacco-free campus has become an expectation, rather than an innovation.
By Associated Press , May 07, 2013
St. Cloud residents want park to be smoke-free
St. Cloud State University has been tobacco-free for almost a year, but the decision has had unpleasant consequences for a nearby historical site.
By Associated Press , March 31, 2013
Dayton hears about smoking border battle
Many Minnesota convenience stores could be hurt if Dayton gets his way and Minnesota cigarette taxes go up, critics say.
By Don Davis , March 25, 2013
Jay Taylor, Durbin, N.D. letter: Douse unproven ways to quit smoking
Jay Taylor, a respiratory therapist from Durbin writes in about smoking.
By Jay Taylor , March 25, 2013
ND lawmakers pass roll-your-own smokes tax measure
North Dakota lawmakers have passed a bill that requires commercial roll-your-own cigarette machine owners to register their equipment and pay the same taxes as name-brand packaged smokes.
By Associated Press , March 20, 2013
Paula Thomsen, Valley City, N.D. letters: Stop second-guessing N.D.’s anti-smoking votes
Paula Thomsen of Valley City, North Dakota writes in about anti-smoking votes
By Paula Thomsen , March 16, 2013
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
Study links smoking bans to fewer preterm births
Banning smoking in enclosed public places can lead to lower rates of preterm birth, according to Belgian researchers who say the findings point to health benefits of smoke-free laws even in very early life.
By Kate Kelland , February 25, 2013
Chew tobacco use target of Great American Spit Out
Now that North Dakota workplaces are legally smoke-free environments, the state Department of Health is reminding people that spit tobacco is not a safe alternative.
By Associated Press , February 21, 2013
Discovery bets on 2 dope series about pot growers
The Discovery network debuts a six-episode series, "Weed Country," at 10 p.m. Wednesday and will replace it with "Pot Cops" in April. Both examine the marijuana trade in northern California.
By David Bauder , February 17, 2013
N.D. measure would bump tax for pack of cigarettes
Rep. Eliot Glassheim, D-Grand Forks, told the House Finance and Taxation Committee on Tuesday that his aim is to “give an extra incentive to help people quit smoking.”
By James MacPherson , January 29, 2013
Adult smoking rate climbs in Minnesota
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows the state's ranking for adult smoking fell from 7th to 11th place among all states. The last time the CDC compared states was 2009.
By Associated Press , January 29, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: What to watch this week
North Dakota's 63rd legislative session is well under way and lawmakers are set to consider bills that range from booze sales on Sundays and taxes on cigarettes to setbacks and flaring regulations for oil wells. Here's a glimpse of what's to come.
By James MacPherson , January 27, 2013
Texts may help smokers quit
Text and video messages designed to help people quit smoking that come in on their cellphones nearly doubled the success rate for attempted quitters compared to people who didn’t have such assistance, according to a New Zealand study.
By Kerry Grens , January 21, 2013
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