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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2003
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-692 46-0172280
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
125 South Dakota Avenue 57104
Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive
offices)
(605) 978-2908
(Registrant's telephone
number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 7, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that Lawrence J. Ramaekers had been elected to fill a vacant spot on
the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Ramaekers will serve as a Class III
director. The term of service for the Company's Class III directors ends in May
2003, but the Class III directors will continue to serve on the Company's Board
of Directors until the Company's next annual meeting, when they will stand for
re-election.
The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 7, 2003
* filed herewith
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
NorthWestern Corporation
By: /s/ Eric R. Jacobsen
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Eric R. Jacobsen
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Chief Legal Officer
Date: May 8, 2003
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Index to Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 7, 2003
* filed herewith
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