Golden Valley Explores Ways to Further Restrict Tobacco Sales:

Youth tobacco consumption continues to rise in Minnesota due to e-cigarettes. As a result, Golden Valley is looking at ways to further restrict tobacco sales. Monday night, the Golden Valley Planning Commission looked at ways to restrict the sale of tobacco products based on a store's proximity to "youth-oriented facilities." City staff members had recommended a scenario that would create a 750-foot buffer around any school, playground and athletic field. It would essentially prevent a tobacco retailer from locating within that… Read More