<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001225208-23-006398.txt : 20230601
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001225208-23-006398
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230531
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230601
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230601

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Jones Anne M
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001662841

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03480
		FILM NUMBER:		23983963

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1200 WEST CENTURY AVENUE
		CITY:			BISMARCK
		STATE:			ND
		ZIP:			58503

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000067716
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
		IRS NUMBER:				301133956
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1200 WEST CENTURY AVENUE
		CITY:			BISMARCK
		STATE:			ND
		ZIP:			58503
		BUSINESS PHONE:		701-530-1000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1200 WEST CENTURY AVENUE
		CITY:			BISMARCK
		STATE:			ND
		ZIP:			58503

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19850429
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        <issuerName>MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC</issuerName>
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            <rptOwnerName>Jones Anne M</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerCity>BISMARCK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>ND</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>58503</rptOwnerZipCode>
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            <officerTitle>VP &amp; CHRO</officerTitle>
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        <footnote id="F1">Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest on December 31, 2024, provided that the reporting person remains employed by the issuer as of the vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock. On May 31, 2023, such RSUs were converted from a previously granted performance-based share award in connection with the issuer's distribution to its shareholders of approximately 90% of the outstanding shares of its wholly owned subsidiary, Knife River Corporation (formerly known as Knife River Holding Company), on May 31, 2023 (the &quot;Spin-off&quot;).</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Represents RSUs that vest on December 31, 2023, provided that the reporting person remains employed by the issuer as of the vesting date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock. On May 31, 2023, such RSUs were converted from a previously granted performance-based share award in connection with the Spin-Off.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">As of the most recent quarter end, the number of shares may fluctuate daily depending on plan activity in the fund.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Nikki L. Ferderer, Power of Attorney</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-06-01</signatureDate>
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