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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): August 6, 2004
NorthWestern Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-692 46-0172280
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
incorporation) Number) 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
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99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated August 6, 2004
* filed herewith
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On August 6, 2004, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release discussing results for the second quarter of 2004 and the Company's
filing of its second quarter 2004 Form 10-Q. The press release also discussed
the Company's previously announced Chapter 11 filing. The press release is
included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. The
press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company and
includes a cautionary statement identifying important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.
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: August 6, 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 August 6, 2004
* filed herewith