<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001225208-23-006380.txt : 20230601
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20230601124736
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001225208-23-006380
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:			Goodin David L
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001428704

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03480
		FILM NUMBER:		23983842

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		400 NORTH FOURTH STREET
		CITY:			BISMARCK
		STATE:			ND
		ZIP:			58501

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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    <periodOfReport>2023-05-31</periodOfReport>

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        <issuerName>MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>MDU</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerCik>0001428704</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Goodin David L</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>1200 WEST CENTURY AVENUE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>BISMARCK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>ND</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>58503</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
            <officerTitle>President &amp; CEO</officerTitle>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2023-05-31</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>A</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
            <transactionAmounts>
                <transactionShares>
                    <value>71940.0000</value>
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                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
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                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>A</value>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>554219.8230</value>
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                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
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            <transactionDate>
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        <footnote id="F1">Represents restricted stock units that vest on December 31, 2024, provided that the reporting person remains employed by the issuer as of the vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Represents restricted stock units that vest on December 31, 2023, provided that the reporting person remains employed by the issuer as of the vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's common stock.</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>
    </ownerSignature>
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