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Rick Edwards: Facts matter — clarifying the NorthWestern Energy-Black Hills Energy merger

June 12, 2026/

Northwestern Energy

The purpose of this merger is straightforward. It is intended to strengthen NorthWestern Energy’s ability to make necessary infrastructure investments, improve access to capital and provide the operational flexibility needed to maintain safe, affordable and reliable service over time.


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