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

August 14, 2012

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

Dakota Plains Holdings, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(952) 473-9950

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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):

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

☐  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

On August 14, 2012, our board of directors increased the number of directors constituting our board of directors to six directors by resolution. Immediately thereafter, our board of directors, upon recommendation of its nominating committee, elected Gary L. Alvord to serve as a director of our company, filling the newly created vacancy. Mr. Alvord initially will serve on our board’s audit and compensation committees.

In connection with his election, Mr. Alvord received an initial stock option and an initial stock grant, which awards are consistent with our company’s previously disclosed policy for non-employee director compensation upon election to our board of directors.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.