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Long-Term Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Long-Term Debt [Abstract]

Summary Of Long-Term Debt

		September 30,			December 31,
(Thousands of dollars)		2013			2012
Loan for electrical facilities at the Hankinson, North Dakota ethanol plant, 6%, due through 2028		$	1,136		$	1,170
6% senior notes due 2023 (net of unamortized discount of $8,639)			491,361			-
Term loan due 2016 (effective rate of 3.71% at September 30, 2013)			150,000			-
Less current maturities			(48)			(46)
Total long-term debt		$	642,449		$	1,124

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