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Article: St. Paul passes smoking ban; The City Council approved a no-smoking rule for all bars and restaurants, causing supporters to cheer and opponents to fear the economic worst.(NEWS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- January 12, 2006
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Byline: Jackie Crosby; Staff Writer
Nearly two years after inspiring a wave of smoking bans across the metro area, St. Paul City Council Member Dave Thune finally attended his own victory party.
The City Council voted 4-3 on Wednesday to outlaw smoking in St. Paul bars and restaurants, a Thune-sponsored measure the council had approved twice before only to have the plans vetoed by former Mayor Randy Kelly.
Mayor Chris Coleman signed the ordinance on Wednesday. It goes into effect March 31.
"Not a bad day," said Thune, as about 30 supporters gave him a standing ovation at a celebration at Dixie's on Grand after the vote.
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