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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): May 14, 2013
OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota
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0-53713
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27-0383995
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN
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56538-0496
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (866) 410-8780
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
__ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
__ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
__ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
__ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 14, 2013, Mark Olson notified Otter Tail Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Olson is resigning in order to avoid a conflict of interest with Otter Tail Corporation’s independent auditors.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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.
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OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
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Date: May 20, 2013
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By:
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/s/ George A. Koeck |
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George A. Koeck
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Sr. Vice President, General Counsel
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& Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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Description of Exhibit
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99.1
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Letter of Resignation, dated May 14, 2013
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