Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 31, 2013, Black Hills Corporation ("the Company") issued a press release announcing 2012 financial results. Income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $30.9 million, or $0.70 per share, compared to $18.8 million, or $0.44 per share, for the same period in 2011. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $30.8 million, or $0.70 per share, compared to $25.6 million, or $0.60 per share, for the same period in 2011. Income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $88.5 million, or $2.01 per share, compared to $40.4 million, or $1.01 per share, for the same period in 2011. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $81.5 million, or $1.85 per share, compared to $49.7 million, or $1.24 per share for the same period in 2011.

The press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished or filed herewith:

99 Press Release dated January 31, 2013.

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