Radon testing plummets for new home sales

Health officials say about half of the radon testing in Minnesota is done during home sales. PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Since 2020, radon testing done during home sales has gone down 39%, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. "That's a critical opportunity to find out if you're being exposed to this one carcinogen, and an opportunity to take action to fix it," said Daniel Tranter, the MDH Indoor Air Unit Supervisor. Tranter said that about half of the testing in Minnesota is done during home sales. "When you're exposed to...