Attached files
| file | filename |
|---|---|
| EX-21 - EX 21 SUBSIDIARIES - NORTHWESTERN CORP | ex21_subsidiaries.htm |
| EX-32.1 - EX 32.1 CERTIFICATION - NORTHWESTERN CORP | ex32-1_certification.htm |
| EX-32.2 - EX 32.2 CERTIFICATION - NORTHWESTERN CORP | ex32-2_certification.htm |
| EX-10.2 - EX 10.2 BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT - NORTHWESTERN CORP | ex10-2_bondpurchagmt.htm |
| EX-31.2 - EX 31.2 CERTIFICATION (SECTION 302) - NORTHWESTERN CORP | ex31-2_certification.htm |
| EX-12.1 - EX 12.1 EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES - NORTHWESTERN CORP | ex12-1_earningstofixed.htm |
| 10-K - 10-K 12/31/2009 - NORTHWESTERN CORP | k10_123109.htm |
| EX-31.1 - EX 31.2 CERTIFICATION (SECTION 302) - NORTHWESTERN CORP | ex31-1_certification.htm |
Exhibit
23.1
CONSENT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We
consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-122428, 333-124624, 333-149388, and 333-158731 on Form S-8, Registration
Statement No. 333-160860 on Form S-4, and Registration Statements No. 333-123450
and 333-160861 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 12, 2010,
relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement
schedule of NorthWestern Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) (which
reports express an unqualified opinion), and the effectiveness of the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
February
12, 2010