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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): December 18, 2003
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-692 46-0172280
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
125 South Dakota Avenue 57104
Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(605) 978-2908
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(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 18, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation issued a press release announcing
that Roger P. Schrum has been elected Vice President of Human Resources and
Communications, effective immediately. The prlyess 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 December 18, 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/ Roger P. Schrum
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Roger P. Schrum
Vice President - Human Resources
and Communications
Date: December 18, 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 December 18, 2003
* filed herewith
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