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Rule 424(b)(3)
SEC File No. 333-57677
SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 1998 TO
PROSPECTUS DATED JULY 24, 1998
RURAL CELLULAR CORPORATION
OFFER TO EXCHANGE
11-3/8% SERIES B SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE PREFERRED STOCK
FOR ANY AND ALL OUTSTANDING
11-3/8% SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE PREFERRED STOCK
The Company has extended the Expiration Date for the above referenced
Exchange Offer to September 8, 1998, 5 p.m., New York City time.
IF THESE SHARES ARE NOT EXCHANGED, THEY, AND ANY SHARES ISSUED AS DIVIDENDS
THEREON, WILL REMAIN RESTRICTED AND CAN ONLY BE SOLD UNDER RULE 144, RULE 144A,
OR ANOTHER EXEMPTION AVAILABLE UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. UPON EXCHANGE,
HOLDERS WILL BE ISSUED SHARES THAT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT
OF 1933 THAT WILL BE FREELY TRADEABLE.
Questions regarding the extension should be directed to the Exchange Agent,
Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., Attention: Reorganization Department at
612-450-4064.
