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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) - JULY 19, 2000
MINNESOTA POWER, INC.
A Minnesota Corporation
Commission File No. 1-3548
IRS Employer Identification No. 41-0418150
30 West Superior Street
Duluth, Minnesota 55802-2093
Telephone - (218) 722-2641
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
The following exhibit of Minnesota Power, Inc. is filed herewith in accordance
with Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
Exhibit
Number
99 - Minnesota Power, Inc. News Release dated July 19, 2000
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Minnesota Power, Inc.
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(Registrant)
July 19, 2000 D. G. Gartzke
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D. G. Gartzke
Senior Vice President - Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
99 - Minnesota Power, Inc. News Release dated July 19, 2000
