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NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Federal aid for 'green iron' research on Range grows uncertain
The U of M's Natural Resources Research Institute still hopes a $1.3 million grant will help it study the feasibility of using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in iron ore processing.
An aerial view of buildings with a lake behind them.
Local
NRRI gets $1.5M to study replacing fossil fuels in steelmaking
The Natural Resources Research Institute is partnering with the University of Minnesota and Tufts University on the U.S. Department of Energy-funded projects.
Apr 24, 2024
Man opens the door to a demonstration home
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Business
UMD research institute 'housing a house' for Two Harbors company
LP Building Solutions' Innovation Center tests and showcases products.
Aug 2, 2023
Dane Hauser, Superior View Farm
Local
University of Minnesota trademarks fastest-growing poplar tree
From rapid shade for homeowners to soaking up pollution to feedstock for biofuels, new InnovaTree may have many markets.
Jul 28, 2023

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Northland Outdoors
Northern Minnesota experiment attracted some fishers — and other critters, too
Female fishers didn't nest in them, but they used the boxes that seemed to be a curiosity to some wildlife.
Oct 21, 2022
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By  John Myers
NRRI scientists in laboratory
Northland Outdoors
UMD scientists study phytoplankton, the base of Great Lakes food chain
The EPA-funded project could help protect water quality and steer fisheries management.
Jul 9, 2022
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By  John Myers
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Northland Outdoors
Damming research: Study finds beavers might not be all bad for trout streams
University of Minnesota Duluth researchers found cooler water and higher stream flows with beaver dams in place.
Apr 8, 2022
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By  John Myers
Ron Moe and dead deer
Northland Outdoors
Minnesota drivers may hit 20 times the deer reported to state
A U of M study is looking for collision hotspots and how deer accidents can be reduced.
Apr 1, 2022
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By  John Myers
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Northland Outdoors
Study reveals woodcock wintering grounds
The Minnesota birds are sending weekly reports from their winter getaway.
Jan 7, 2022
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By  John Myers
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Research finds beavers a critical component of Northland forests
The University of Minnesota Duluth effort found beaver ponds provide important water storage even years after the beavers are gone.
Jan 5, 2022
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By  John Myers
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Northland Outdoors
University of Minnesota Duluth woodcock study finds habitat needs
Placing tiny transmitters on woodcock chicks helps identify the best habitat.
Sep 25, 2021
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By  John Myers
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Chequamegon Bay tern is oldest ever on Great Lakes
Northland terns, which winter in Peru, return to the same sites to nest.
Jul 14, 2021
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By  John Myers
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Northland Outdoors
As climate warms, northern flying squirrels are moving out of the Northland
Across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ontario, southern flying squirrels are pushing their cousins north.
Jun 18, 2021
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By  John Myers
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Lake Superior contaminants face year of scrutiny
In February, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will release a blueprint on how it plans to begin to deal with "forever chemicals."
Jan 27, 2021
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