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The Minnesota Department of Health hosting Radon Poster Contest 

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is hosting another Radon Poster Contest for fall 2024! The poster contest raises students’ awareness about radon in the home while using their imagination and creative skills. High levels of this naturally occurring odorless and tasteless gas can cause lung cancer.

Open to children in Minnesota, ages 9-14 with cash prizes for the top three posters in both age groups: ages 9-11 and ages 12-14. Instructions and additional information can be found at the MDH Radon Poster Contest website.

Cash prizes for the top three state posters in both age groups: ages 9-11 and ages 12-14. State winner goes to the national contest for a chance at a $1,000 prize. The submission deadline is November 15, 2024.

See our website for specific information. Questions and to submit posters, please contact Marc Katz, in MDH’s Indoor Air Unit at [email protected]

Learn more at health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/air/radon/postercontest.html

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