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): April 20, 2018
OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 0-53713 | 27-0383995 |
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| 215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN | 56538-0496 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (866) 410-8780
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. __
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 20, 2018 Otter Tail Power Company issued a press release concerning the filing with the South Dakota Public Service Commission of a request to increase rates in South Dakota seeking an overall increase in annual revenue of approximately $3.3 million. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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OTTER TAIL CORPORATION |
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Date: April 20, 2018 |
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/s/ Kevin G. Moug |
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Kevin G. Moug |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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