UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2011
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NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 001-33999 | 95-3848122 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
315 Manitoba Avenue – Suite 200 Wayzata, Minnesota | 55391 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (952) 476-9800
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 2, 2011, we issued a press release regarding our financial result for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2010. A copy the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit Number | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated March 2, 2011 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.
| | Date: March 2, 2011 | By | /s/ Michael L. Reger | |
| | Michael L. Reger, Chief Executive Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number | | Title of Document | | Method of Filing |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated March 2, 2011 | | Furnished Electronically |
