It was a great thing to have Minnesota’s smoke-free law passed. In our situation it was great. My boyfriend is on oxygen and couldn’t be where it was smoky so now we can go a lot more places.

Sharon Beske and Fred Miller
Cannon Falls

I appreciate not smelling so smoky when you leave the place. It stays with your clothes and I’m sure your lungs.

Pat Meade
Cannon Falls

Our daughter and son-in-law have quit smoking. This will give them better health and their home will be a healthier environment for their children.
We have got out to the Kenyon V.F.W. more since it is smoke-free.

Jean and Larry Wille
Kenyon

I work in a restaurant that used to have smoking. Wished for years they had no smoking so I was so happy when Minnesota went smoke-free.

Darlene Stafford
Pine Island

We are now comfortable going for meals and playing cards at the Red Wing American Legion. Before we could not enjoy ourselves with all the smoke.

D. Koenig
Red Wing

As a former waitress, I’m just so happy for all the current food service people who do NOT have to deal with smoke on the job!
Plus I get to go out without having to shower as soon as I get home now!

Jillynne Raymond
Red Wing

I’ve always loved The Jimmy but avoided going there because of the smoke. Now we go often before or after events. The waiters comment that their business has been better since they’ve gone smoke-free.

Melanie Velasco
Red Wing

My husband and I have never smoked but have breathed in plenty of secondhand smoke throughout the years. What a joy to be able to go into restaurants with our grandchildren and never worry about smoke being blown into our faces or coming out of the restaurant later smelling of stale smoke.
“It’s a breath of fresh air!”

Mary
Red Wing

I have enjoyed the smoke-free air at the Elks Lodge and at Andy’s. We see new faces enjoying the fresh air!

Pam Horlitz
Red Wing

I quit smoking but find I am still tempted when I’m in a place people are smoking.
Smoke-free is best.

Ruth Nerhaugen
Red Wing

Having been highly sensitive to smoke for years, I’m very happy to be able to go out to eat now and not have to get sick from smoke. If other people’s habit of smoking didn’t affect me I wouldn’t mind, but sadly it did so I’m grateful Minnesota has done something about it. Thanks!

Twila Simonson
Wanamingo

Now I can bowl, and go into the VFW without having to breathe smoke. (And smell like cigarettes!)

Melissa Petcher
Zumbrota