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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 14, 2004
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
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 14, 2004, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that it reached a preliminary agreement with the Montana Public
Service Commission and Montana Consumer Counsel on the Company's plan of
reorganization and disclosure statement which is currently before the U.S.
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. 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 14, 2004
* 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 14, 2004
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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 14, 2004
* filed herewith
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