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What Is Radon Gas? Radon gas is colorless, orderless and radioactive. The gas is naturally occurring as the byproduct of minerals decaying in your soil. Minnesota is known to have radon gas present, and in a large part of the state the predicted average indoor screening level is greater than the suggested action level of 4 pCi/L.  Radon gas naturally rises out of the ground following the path of least resistance. This means that any cracks or openings in your basement floor and walls or openings for plumbing and your sump pump will allow the gas to leach into the living spaces of your hom...