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CONFIRMING STATEMENT




This statement confirms that the undersigned has authorized and designated
each of Travis Frederickson, Amber Gonzales, Tom D. Stevens and Kimberly F.
Nooney, signing singly, to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all
Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned
may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as
a result of the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of
Black Hills Corporation (the "Company"). The authority of Travis
Frederickson, Amber Gonzales, Tom D. Stevens and Kimberly F. Nooney, under
this Statement shall continue until the undersigned is no longer required
to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with regard to the undersigned's ownership of or
transactions in securities of the Company, unless earlier revoked in
writing. The execution of this confirming statement hereby revokes all
prior authorizations. The undersigned acknowledges that Travis
Frederickson, Amber Gonzales, Tom D. Stevens and Kimberly F. Nooney, are
not assuming, nor is the Company assuming, any of the undersigned's
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, amended.







Date: April 23, 2025            /s/ Robert F. Beard

				Name: Robert F. Beard




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