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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): August 2, 2004

OTTER TAIL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Minnesota
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  0-00368
(Commission
File Number)
  41-0462685
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
         
215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN
  56538-0496
(Address of principal executive offices)
  (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (866) 410-8780

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)



 


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Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On August 2, 2004 Otter Tail Corporation issued a press release concerning financial results for the second quarter of 2004, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 4, 2004

         
  OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
 
 
  By /s/ Kevin G. Moug    
  Kevin G. Moug   
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit
  Description of Exhibit
99.1
  Press release, dated August 2, 2004

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