Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless - radioactive - gas that seeps up from the ground. That being said, it's easy to either ignore the dangers of long term exposure or freak out about them. But there is a middle ground: check out the Minnesota Health Department's new interactive tools - including maps and charts- to help you get a better idea how prevalent radon is in your county. And another piece of good news: testing is easy, inexpensive and only takes a few days. The Minnesota Department of Health has more information here.
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