The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for ... review of major vaping brands, including rivals like Juul and Vuse.

The early use of e-cigarettes increases the risk of addiction, as daily vaping is currently ... the presence of menthol reduces the harsh taste of nicotine while also increasing dependence.

Last April, the Shakopee City Council joined other cities across the south metro in banning certain flavored tobacco products. In Shakopee’s particular case, the ban was on flavored vape ...