Innovative Research
Minnesotans want good jobs, a healthy environment and a stable economy. NRRI research works to achieve all three. One way? We develop innovative, environmentally friendly materials from waste biomass resources, like a new plastic-like material from tree lignon.
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- What does NRRI do?
- Tell me about your interesting building.
- How is NRRI funded? Do my tax dollars pay for this?
- Can you help my small business?
- What services do you provide to large industries?
- How can you protect the environment and work with industry?
- How does NRRI partner with University research?
- Do you hire students? I'd like to learn more about hands-on research opportunities.
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Contact us
- (800) 234-0054
- (218) 788-2694
5013 Miller Trunk Highway
Duluth, MN 55811
Duluth Labs and Administration
(218) 788-2694
5013 Miller Trunk Hwy
Duluth, MN 55811
Coleraine Labs
(218) 667-4201
PO Box 188
One Gayley Avenue
Coleraine, MN 55722
Partner Organization: Center for Economic Development
(218) 726-7298
11 E Superior St #210
Duluth, MN 55802
NRRI researchers focus on the future!
December 4, 2018
Forest management strategies in the Northwest results in excess biomass. NRRI is helping to turn it into a valuable fuel source.
December 3, 2018
NRRI developed a tool to help MnDOT understand potential for sulfide-bearing rocks where road building is planned.
November 27, 2018
NRRI's Annual Report Highlights for July 2017 - June 2018 is now available to view online.