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Rule 424(b)(3)
SEC File No. 333-57677
SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 24, 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 August 25, 1998, 5 p.m., New York City time.
Questions regarding the extension should be directed to the Exchange Agent,
Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., Attention: Reorganization Department at
612-450-4064.