Article: Smoking ban finds its way back to table; With momentum swinging toward bans in bars and restaurants, Dakota County will consider joining a regional approach.(SOUTH)

Byline: Shira Kantor; Staff Writer

A county commissioner says Dakota County is at the "very early stage" of considering participation in a regional smoking ban.

Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord has added a regional smoking ban discussion to the county community services meeting on Aug. 24.

Gaylord has been discussing options for a regional smoking ban with other leaders and has attended meetings on the topic called by St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly twice in recent weeks.

Signs are that a regional smoking ban is likely to be in place by spring, Gaylord said.

The Minneapolis City Council voted last month to ban smoking in bars and ...

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