CDC identifies vitamin E acetate as possible chemical culprit in vaping illness outbreak
The CDC said the chemical compound was found in lung fluid from 29 patients tested in a government lab.
Authorities warn of risks of alcohol vaping after illegal device seized from Hampton, Minnesota bar
Authorities are warning people about the dangers of alcohol vaping after they recently confiscated an alcohol vaping device from a bar in Hampton Minnesota.
Fire hazard posed by e-cigarettes causes Hennepin County to stop some battery recycling
Hennepin County says it will no longer collect batteries at some public facilities due to the fire hazard posed by e-cigarettes.
Lots of Minnesota anti-vaping proposals, but what will pass?
The warnings were similar. But at two separate news conferences, Minnesota lawmakers on Monday foreshadowed a difficult road ahead to snuff out a vaping craze among teenagers.
‘I think it’s too late:’ Hopkins students warn Gov. Walz about vaping
Gov. Tim Walz saw Minnesota’s vaping problem Tuesday through the lens of eight Hopkins High School students, who warned him that addiction is more widespread than state officials have previously said.
Hennepin County to accept vaping devices during Drug Take Back Day
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office announced they will accept vaping devices for the first time during next weekend's Drug Take Back Day.
Vaping-related deaths climb to 33 as CDC continues to investigate mysterious outbreak
At least 33 people have died from illnesses related to vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
2 more vaping-related deaths reported in Minnesota
Two more people in Minnesota have now died from severe lung injuries associated with vaping, bringing the total number of vaping-related deaths in the state to three, health officials said Wednesday.
Teens share vaping concerns as more Minnesota cities raise tobacco sales age
For weeks, we've heard from doctors, parents and government officials about the vaping epidemic. Now, as one Minnesota city hears from the teens at the center of it all, another city joined 50 others in raising the tobacco sale age to 21.
Public forum in West St. Paul warns of the dangers of vaping
A public forum in West Saint Paul on Thursday brought law enforcement, education, and health officials together with a singular goal: To warn of the dangers associated with vaping.
CDC urges public to stop using THC vaping products as investigation into lung injuries continues
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning people to stop using THC vaping products as doctors continue to examine lung injuries across the country.
Man charged after massive THC vape cartridge bust in Coon Rapids, Minn.
Prosecutors have filed charges after thousands of illegal THC vape cartridges were seized in a bust in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on Monday.
Police seize 75,000 THC vape cartridges in Minnesota valued at $3.8M
Police say they have seized a record amount of illegal THC vaping cartridges in Coon Rapids worth millions of dollars.
Juul CEO steps down, company suspends advertising amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths
Juul Labs CEO Kevin Burns announced Wednesday that he is stepping down, while the e-cigarette company also announced that it will stop all print, digital and broadcast advertising in the U.S., effective immediately.
Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths
Walmart will stop selling e-cigarettes at its U.S. locations amid growing “regulatory complexity” and “uncertainty” regarding the products that have recently come under scrutiny, according to a company memo.
Minnesota's new vaping restrictions now in effect
Minnesota’s new indoor vaping restrictions went into effect Thursday, Aug. 1 in Minnesota. Called the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act, the law will subject the use of e-cigarettes and vapes to the same restrictions as regular cigarette smoking.