UNITED STATES

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 2, 2016

NORTHERN OIL AND GAS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code   (952) 476-9800

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 2, 2016, Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. issued a press release announcing 2015 fourth quarter and full year financial and operating results.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

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