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NorthWestern Energy Receives S.D. ESRG Pro Patria Award

NorthWestern Energy was presented the 2013 "Pro Patria Award" Thursday night during the South Dakota National Guard’s annual Legislative Dining-Out ceremony in Pierre, S.D.

The award is presented jointly by the South Dakota National Guard and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to one employer in the state per year that provides the most exceptional support of national defense through leadership practices and personnel policies that support their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserves.

"NorthWestern Energy is committed to the safety and security of our country and the special region of America that we serve. The National Guard and Reserve militias are a big part of that. From serving in harsh and dangerous conditions overseas to taking care of our neighborhoods after a devastating winter storm or spring flood – the National Guard is there," said Bob Rowe, NorthWestern Energy President and CEO. "NorthWestern’s policy to support military service is in place to recognize our employees who protect our nation, along with their families. I am very proud to work with dedicated professionals like Ken Schoenfelder of Mitchell, who nominated NorthWestern for this award. It was an honor to be recognized for something we believe is our patriotic duty, and especially to stand next to Ken in receiving it."

NorthWestern Energy was nominated to receive the award by employee and Chief Warrant Officer Four Kenneth Schoenfelder of Mitchell. Schoenfelder’s civilian career with NorthWestern Energy is a Natural Gas Forman for the Mitchell area. Schoenfelder, who has 33 years of service in the National Guard, has been deployed overseas 3 different times for 1 year tours and has been active in several state-side deployments.

About NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE)

NorthWestern Energy provides electricity and natural gas in the Upper Midwest and Northwest, serving approximately 673,200 customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. More information on NorthWestern Energy is available on the company’s website at http://www.northwesternenergy.com.

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