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Youth summit inspires students to quit tobacco use

More than 200 students from across western North Dakota gathered in Bismarck this week with a shared goal: helping their peers break free from nicotine and tobacco. Hosted by Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health, the Break Free Youth Action Summit focused on leadership, prevention,[...]

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On This Day | Now We Know Better

They have a welcome mellowness and mildness that you will find in no other cigarette. Smoke them as often as you like, Camels never tire your taste. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Now We Know Better

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Hidden in plain sight: The rise of techie vapes

Tech-savvy but troubling — North Dakota health and law enforcement officials are raising the alarm over a new wave of “smart vapes” disguised as everyday gadgets. Shaped like phones, watches, and even highlighters, these devices are harder to detect and packed with[...]

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Clay County, MN bans sale of flavored vapes

Clay County is taking a stand against flavored vaping. In a packed meeting, students, health professionals, and residents urged county commissioners to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco, citing its appeal to young people and health risks. The ordinance passed narrowly, banning[...]

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Legislators Considering Bills to Raise Tobacco Taxes

It looks like there is some consensus on raising taxes on tobacco and especially cigarettes, but by what amount is very much in debate. Mike Nowatzki breaks down the various bills and proposed tax increases.   [...]Read More... from Legislators Considering Bills to[...]