I am pleased to announce that effective January 2, 2001, Vicki Berg will be 
joining Northern Natural Gas Company,s North LDC Team as an Account Director 
and will be located in our Minneapolis office.  Vicki will be in charge of 
the Minnegasco Account.  Her extensive experience in the natural gas industry 
will add a great deal of value to the Team as we strive to reach our goals in 
the upcoming year. 

Vicki's previous experience with Dyco, Centran, Minnegasco and most recently 
Northern States Power has included administrative and management positions in 
the areas of accounting, acquisition, and utilization.  Vicki received her BA 
Degree in Math and Economics from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota 
in 1987.

We look forward to adding Vicki,s experience and talents to the North LDC 
Team.  Please join us in welcoming Vicki to ETS!

Bill Fowler