Letter: Stores aced tobacco test

Congratulations to the River Falls retail partners who continue to ask for identification from young adults before tobacco is sold.

On Dec. 9, an investigation was done through Wisconsin Wins, and 100% of the River Falls stores were compliant, refusing to sell tobacco products to minors.

The Wisconsin Wins campaign is a science-based, state-level initiative designed to decrease youth access to tobacco products. Early tobacco use is the key predictor of many serious youth problems that communities face.

Thank you to our partners who uphold the law by requesting identification. Please continue this practice and to keep tobacco out of the hands of minors!

Shauna W. Knott, MS

wellness coordinator

River Falls Area Hospital

River Falls

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