UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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) February 10, 2005
MDU RESOURCES GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-3480 41-0423660
(State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
Schuchart Building
918 East Divide Avenue
P.O. Box 5650
Bismarck, North Dakota 58506-5650
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (701) 222-7900
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
On February 10, 2005, MDU Resources Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced
the retirement of Homer A. Scott, Jr. from the Company's Board of Directors,
effective February 10, 2005.
The press release which is incorporated by reference herein is attached as
Exhibit 99.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99 Press Release issued February 10, 2005, regarding the
retirement of Homer A. Scott, Jr. from the MDU Resources
Group, Inc. Board of Directors.
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: February 11, 2005
MDU RESOURCES GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Vernon A. Raile
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Vernon A. Raile
Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99 Press release issued February 10, 2005, regarding the
retirement of Homer A. Scott, Jr. from the MDU Resources
Group, Inc. Board of Directors.