Minneapolis Tobacco Sales Age Raise To Take Effect

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – To purchase tobacco products in Minneapolis beginning Oct. 1, people must be at least 21 years old.

Minneapolis City Council members voted unanimously in May to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21.

Several cities throughout the state of Minnesota have joined in raising the tobacco sales age, including Bloomington, Edina, Falcon Heights, North Mankato, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Louis Park and St. Peter.

More than 340 cities nationwide have also raised the tobacco sales age to 21.