Purchase home radon test for $2

About two in every five homes have dangerous levels of radon, so every home should be tested.

Radon is the leading environmental cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. Fortunately, the risk is largely preventable, by testing homes and fixing radon problems.

Radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Minnesota soils. It can enter into all kinds of homes through cracks or openings in walls or foundations. The only way for residents to know if their homes have radon is by testing. Radon is a problem across Minnesota.

Throughout the month of January, the Minnesota Department of Health is urging Minnesotans to test their homes. In addition, MDH is partnering with local public health departments to make test kits available to Minnesotans at low- or no cost. Home radon test kits for $2 can be purchased at the Carlton County Public Health and Human Services building, 14 11th St. in Cloquet.