8-K

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): April 3, 2008

NorthWestern Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		1-10499 (Commission File Number)	46-0172280 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
3010 W. 69th Street Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Address of principal executive offices)			57108 (Zip Code)
	(605) 978-2900 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On April 3, 2008, NorthWestern Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has applied to list its common stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the new symbol “NWE”. Subject to the approval by the NYSE of NorthWestern Corporation’s listing application, NorthWestern Corporation expects that the Common Stock will begin trading on the NYSE on May 1, 2008.

Also, on April 3, 2008, NorthWestern Corporation informed the NASDAQ Stock Market that NorthWestern Corporation (1) intends to transfer its listing to the NYSE, and (2) plans to request that the NASDAQ Stock Market cease listing of the Common Stock effective at the close of the market on April 30, 2008. Until that time, NorthWestern Corporation will continue to trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “NWEC”. NorthWestern Corporation’s Board of Directors has approved the transfer to the NYSE.

The press release announcing the filing of NorthWestern Corporation’s application to list the Common Stock on the NYSE is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NO.	DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
99.1*	Press Release dated April 3, 2008

* filed herewith

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

	NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION
By:	________________________________________
	Thomas J. Knapp
	Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: April 3, 2008

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Index to Exhibits

EXHIBIT NO.	DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
99.1*	Press Release dated April 3, 2008

* filed herewith

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EX-99

		NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy 3010 West 69th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108 www.northwesternenergy.com
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE		NASDAQ-GS: NWEC
Media Contact: Bobbi Schroeppel (866) 622-8081 bobbi.schroeppel@northwestern.com	Investor Relations Contact: Dan Rausch (605) 978-2902 daniel.rausch@northwestern.com

NorthWestern Files Application to Begin Trading on New York Stock Exchange

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – April 3, 2008 – NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NASDAQ-GS: NWEC) today announced that the Company has filed an application with NYSE Euronext (“NYSE”) to move from the NASDAQ Global Select Market to the NYSE and expects to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “NWE” on May 1, 2008. The Company will ring the opening bell on Tuesday May 20, 2008, to celebrate the occasion.

“Today marks an exciting new chapter in NorthWestern’s long history with the NYSE,” said Mike Hanson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our return to the NYSE is a testament to NorthWestern’s steady stream of strong financial results over the last three years. NorthWestern is well-positioned for growth, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the NYSE in order to enhance shareholder value. We are confident that listing alongside our peer group on the NYSE will increase NorthWestern’s visibility with investors.”

"We are pleased to welcome NorthWestern back to our family of listed companies," said Catherine R. Kinney, Group EVP and Head of Global Listings, NYSE Euronext. "We look forward to an outstanding partnership with the company and providing NorthWestern with the superior market quality, brand visibility and information services offered to issuers on the NYSE Euronext."

About NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern Energy is one of the largest providers of electricity and natural gas in the Upper Midwest and Northwest, serving approximately 650,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. More information on NorthWestern Energy is available on the Company's Web site at www.northwesternenergy.com.

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