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Item 2.02		Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
		On May 8, 2009, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued its first quarter 2009 performance report and shareholders’ letter (the “Shareholders’ Letter”) to holders of common stock of the Registrant as of that date.
		The Shareholders’ Letter is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 7.01		Regulation FD Disclosure.
		The information furnished under Item 2.02 is also being furnished under this Item 7.01.

Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.
		(c) Exhibit 99 — First Quarter 2009 Shareholders’ Letter

SIGNATURES

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

Dated: May 8, 2009