Form 8-K March 31, 2006 for WPS Resources Corporation
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934




Date of Report: March 31, 2006    
(Date of earliest event reported)



Commission
File Number
Registrant; State of Incorporation
Address; and Telephone Number
IRS Employer
Identification No.
     
1-11337
WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
(A Wisconsin Corporation)
700 North Adams Street
P. O. Box 19001
Green Bay, WI 54307-9001
(920) 433-4901
39-1775292
     

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Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 3, 2006, WPS Resources Corporation issued a press release to announce the completion of its purchase of the Michigan natural gas distribution operations of Aquila, Inc. for approximately $315 million including certain closing adjustments relating primarily to working capital totaling approximately $45 million. The transaction is subject to post-closing adjustments to true up estimated closing costs when final accounting data is available. A copy of the press release issued by WPS Resources is furnished as Exhibits 99.1.

Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends, uncertainties, and other economic conditions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(a)
Not applicable.
 
(b)
Not applicable.
 
(c)
Exhibits. The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
   
99.1
Press Release of WPS Resources Corporation dated April 3, 2006.


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SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION
 
 
 
By:  /s/ Joseph P. O'Leary         
Joseph P. O'Leary
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
Date: April 3, 2006


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WPS RESOURCES CORPORATION

Exhibit Index to Form 8-K
Dated March 31, 2005


Exhibit
Number
  
99.1
Press Release of WPS Resources Corporation dated April 3, 2006.
   


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