ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

The Consolidated Statements of Financial Position of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. is the general partner of Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") and has delegated substantially all of the responsibility for the management and operation of the Partnership to its affiliate, Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C. Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. retains certain functions and approval rights over the operations of the Partnership.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

Reference is made to the "Index of Exhibits" following the signature page which is hereby incorporated into this item.

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