0001130464-04-000164 Sample Contracts

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT between XCEL ENERGY INC., as “Seller,” and BLACK HILLS CORPORATION, as “Buyer” January 13, 2004

Stock Purchase Agreement • May 10th, 2004 • Black Hills Corp /Sd/ • Electric services • Minnesota

• Contract Type
  Stock Purchase Agreement
• Filed
  May 10th, 2004
• Company
  Black Hills Corp /Sd/
• Industry
  Electric services
• Jurisdiction
  Minnesota

This STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), made as of January 13, 2004, is between XCEL ENERGY INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Seller”), and BLACK HILLS CORPORATION, a South Dakota corporation (“Buyer”). Buyer and Seller are referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

SEVERANCE AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

Severance Agreement • May 10th, 2004 • Black Hills Corp /Sd/ • Electric services • Colorado

• Contract Type
  Severance Agreement
• Filed
  May 10th, 2004
• Company
  Black Hills Corp /Sd/
• Industry
  Electric services
• Jurisdiction
  Colorado

This Severance Agreement and Release (“Agreement”), dated February 26, 2004, is made between John W. Salyer (“Employee”) and Black Hills Corporation (the “Company”). Employee and the Company are referred to collectively as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”