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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): June 9, 2004
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-692 46-0172280
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of 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 June 9, 2004, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release
announcing that the Company has decided to combine its Audit and Controls
function with its Finance group as of July 1, 2004. George Boyles, previously
Director of Accounting Operations, has been named Internal Audit and Controls
Officer; Kendall Kliewer, previously Chief Accountant, has been named
Controller; Paul Evans, a Certified Public Accountant previously acting as a
consultant to the Company, has joined the Company as Treasurer; and Maurice
Worsfold has been named Vice President of Information Development until he
leaves the Company at year-end 2004. The press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated June 9, 2004
* filed herewith
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/ Alan D. Dietrich
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Alan D. Dietrich
Vice President - Legal Administration and
Corporate Secretary
Date: June 9, 2004
Index to Exhibits
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated June 9, 2004
* filed herewith