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

OTTER TAIL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		0-53713 (Commission File Number)		27-0383995 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

215 South Cascade Street, P.O. Box 496, Fergus Falls, MN (Address of principal executive offices)		56538-0496 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (866) 410-8780

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On February 8, 2010 Otter Tail Corporation issued a press release announcing 2009 earnings, quarterly dividend, and 2010 earnings guidance, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits

     (d) Exhibits

          99.1 Press Release issued February 8, 2010

Signature

     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, thereunto duly authorized.

		OTTER TAIL CORPORATION
Date: February 9, 2010
		By		/s/ Kevin G. Moug   Kevin G. Moug
				Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press release, dated February 8, 2010