MDU Resources Group, Inc. Increase in 2005 and 2006 Earnings Guidance
 
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) November 30, 2005


MDU Resources Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware
1-3480
41-0423660
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation)
 
 




1200 West Century 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) 530-1000


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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 30, 2005, MDU Resources Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing an increase in earnings per share guidance for 2005 and earnings per share guidance for 2006. A copy of the press release, which the Company is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is attached as Exhibit 99 and incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(c) Exhibits

 
99
Press Release issued November 30, 2005, regarding an increase in earnings per share guidance for 2005 and earnings per share guidance for 2006.
 
 

 
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.

 
MDU RESOURCES GROUP, INC.
 
 
Date  November 30, 2005
By /s/ Warren L. Robinson
 
Warren L. Robinson
 
Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
 
99
Description of Exhibit
 
Press release issued November 30, 2005, regarding an increase in earnings per share guidance for 2005 and earnings per share guidance for 2006.