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our Montana teams restored service to 35,000 customers on Dec. 17 alone. By the evening of Dec. 18, more than 90% of outages caused by the windstorm were resolved.

NorthWestern Energy crews made significant progress repairing damage and restoring power for customers affected by outages caused by the strong wind storm that swept across Montana on Wednesday. Dangerous weather conditions required crews to pause work overnight in some areas, including Elk Park north of Butte and Lincoln. Crews were back in the field this morning and will continue working until all customers are restored. By Thursday morning, service had been restored to more than 35,000 customers.

The U.S. Weather Service in Aberdeen forecasts snow and strong winds moving into Eastern South Dakota. NorthWestern Energy reminds customers to stay safe and prepared before, during, and after the storm. NorthWestern Energy is prepared with staffing and equipment to respond as quickly and safely as possible to any outages caused by the storm.

Strong winds across Montana today have caused power outages and interruptions to communications infrastructure. Some customers who called NorthWestern Energy’s Customer Care line earlier may have experienced dropped calls due to these conditions. More than 35,000 NorthWestern Energy customers in Montana experienced an outage today. NorthWestern Energy crews and contractors are working together to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Safety is our top priority. Please stay away from all downed or damaged power lines. When clearing debris from the windstorm, use extreme caution and check for any power lines that may be hidden beneath debris.

The U.S. Weather Service in Missoula is forecasting a strong cold front with powerful winds moving into Western Montana. NorthWestern Energy reminds customers to stay safe and prepared before, during, and after the storm. NorthWestern Energy is prepared with staffing and equipment to respond as quickly and safely as possible to any outages caused by the storm.

Our priority is reliable, affordable energy for Montana families and businesses. We’re working collaboratively with stakeholders on a plan that supports economic development while protecting the interests of all Montanans. Together, we are building an energy strategy that strengthens our communities and secures long-term prosperity. This is more than an energy transaction. It’s a promise to Montana. By securing the Colstrip Plant’s capacity today, we’re safeguarding reliability during the harshest weather—and creating space for tomorrow’s opportunities. Reliability comes first. And with this acquisition, Montana can move forward with confidence -- toward an energy future that is both secure and prosperous.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Net income for the period was $21.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, as compared with net income of $31.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the same period in 2024.

“Better Together.” That’s the message shared by Black Hills Corp., doing business as Black Hills Energy, and NorthWestern Energy, in a joint application submitted yesterday to the Nebraska Public Service Commission seeking regulatory approval for a merger between the two companies.

“Better Together.” That’s the message shared by Black Hills Corp., doing business as Black Hills Energy, and NorthWestern Energy, in a joint application submitted yesterday to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission seeking regulatory approval for a merger between the two companies.

NorthWestern Energy has announced Wes Feist as its new Community Relations Manager serving the Helena area. He succeeds Howard Skjervew, who retired earlier this summer.

“Better Together.” That’s the message shared by NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. in a joint application submitted today to the Montana Public Service Commission seeking regulatory approval for a merger between the two companies.

With heavy snowfall forecast across parts of Montana this weekend, NorthWestern Energy reminds customers to stay safe and be prepared for winter weather.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that it will host an investor webinar on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

NorthWestern Energy invites the public to a special book reading by author Erin Madison at the Bridger Raptor Fest, held at the scenic Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Join her for a live reading of her children’s book, Oliver the Osprey, which follows the journey of Oliver, an osprey who hatched in a nest on a specially designed platform installed by NorthWestern Energy along the Missouri River in Montana. The book takes young readers on an exciting, fact-filled adventure through the history and conservation of this majestic bird of prey. Event Details: Location: Saddle Peak Lodge, 3rd Floor, Bridger Bowl Ski Area Date: Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 Time: 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 2:45 p.m.

NorthWestern Energy invites Fall Home Improvement Show attendees in Billings to play pop-a-shot basketball and raise money for Billings-based Family Service. NorthWestern Energy will donate $1 to Family Service for every basket made by attendees at our booth at the show. The Fall Home Improvement Show is Sept. 5 – 7 at the Expo Center, MetraPark, 308 6th Ave. N., Billings

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are present on Hebgen Reservoir in the Rainbow Point Campground area. Routine monitoring of Hebgen has confirmed the presence of anatoxin-a which poses a risk to people, pets, and livestock. HABs are caused by blue-green algae that are native to Montana’s freshwater lakes and reservoirs. Not all varieties of blue-green algae are harmful, but some can produce dangerous toxins. Ingestion or prolonged contact with the algal bloom may result in illness, with impacts such as muscle twitching, staggering, convulsions, paralysis, and death.

Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger that will create a premier regional regulated electric and natural gas utility company with a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $7.8 billion and a combined enterprise value of $15.4 billion, based on each company’s closing stock price as of August 18, 2025.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced it has signed a letter of intent to provide energy services for Quantica Infrastructure’s proposed data center development in Montana.

NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025. Net income for the period was $21.2 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, as compared with net income of $31.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the same period in 2024.

For over 100 years, NorthWestern Energy, and its predecessor Montana Power, has been at the heart of Montana’s power infrastructure, providing reliable and affordable energy solutions to residents across the state. As the demands of energy consumers continue to evolve, NorthWestern is constantly adapting to ensure long-term reliability and affordability. A key part of this effort is a proposed regulatory rate review. We appreciate all the local businesses, organizations, and residents who recently testified in favor of the review to help maintain the reliability of energy services while managing the growing challenges posed by extreme weather, wildfires, and increasing demand for power.