Article: MDU Resources Purchases Share of Transmission Line Business in Brazil.

BISMARCK, N.D. -- MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) announced today that its international business unit, MDU Brasil Ltda., purchased an interest in an operating electric energy transmission partnership.

MDU Brasil joined Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (CEMIG) and Brascan Brasil Ltda. in acquiring Schahin Energia's interest in three electric energy transmission lines which Schahin had owned jointly with Cia. Tecnica de Engenharia Eletrica - Alusa in Brazil. Alusa continues its ownership in these transmission assets.

MDU Brasil invested US$50 million in the project.

"This partnership provides us with a solid investment for the proceeds ...

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