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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission

WEEKLY FILINGS

For the Period of September 23, 2004 through September 29, 2004

If you need a complete copy of a filing faxed, overnight expressed, or mailed to you, please contact Delaine Kolbo within five business days of this report. Phone: 605-773-3201

ELECTRIC

EL04-028 In the Matter of the Filing by Xcel Energy for Approval of its 2003 Economic Development Annual Report and 2004 Economic Development Plan.

On September 24, 2004, Xcel Energy filed its 2003 economic development report and 2004 proposed economic development plan for Commission approval. These reports are filed in accordance with the requirements in EL01-004.

Staff Analyst: Michele Farris

Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer and Sara Harens

Date Filed: 09/27/04

Intervention Deadline: 10/15/04

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TC04-205 In the Matter of the Filing by Hills Telephone Company, Inc. for Approval of its Intrastate Switched Access Tariff and for an Exemption from Developing Company Specific Cost-Based Switched Access Rates.

On September 27, 2004, Hills Telephone Company, Inc. filed a petition asking for an ongoing exemption from developing company-specific cost-based switched access rates. The Applicant requests adopting rates based on a statewide average cost for telecommunications companies with under 100,000 access lines, in accordance with ARSD 20:10:27:12.

Staff Analyst: Keith Senger

Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer/Sara Harens

Date Docketed: 09/27/04

Intervention Deadline: 10/08/04

TC04-206 In the Matter of the Joint Application for Approval of the Sale of the Stock of Tri-County Telcom, Inc. from James O. Ekstrand to Hanson Communications, Inc., a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of McCook Cooperative Telephone Company.

On September 27, 2004, the Commission received a Joint Application for Approval of the Sale of Stock of Tri-County Telcom, Inc. from James O. Ekstrand to Hanson Communications, Inc. a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of McCook Cooperative Telephone Company. It is requested that (1) the Commission approve the purchase and sale of all of the issued and outstanding shares of all classes of stock of Tri-County Telcom, Inc. in accordance with the provisions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2004, and (2) to amend the Certificate of Authority previously issued to Tri-County Telcom, Inc. to reflect the change in ownership of the corporation.

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best

Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer

Date Docketed: 09/27/04

Intervention Deadline: 10/15/04

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