xcel energy 031502proxy

The document is a letter from Wayne H. Brunetti, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Energy, inviting shareholders to attend Xcel Energy's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 18, 2002. It provides details on admission to the meeting, the business to be conducted which will include a report on current operations and future plans as well as time for shareholder questions and comments. It encourages shareholders to vote by proxy if unable to attend in person and thanks them for their support of the company.