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

FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Montana		000-49733		81-0331430
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission		(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)		File No.)		Identification No.)

401 North 31^st Street, Billings, MT 59101

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02(b) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

Effective May 8, 2009, Elouise C. Cobell’s term as member of the Board of Directors of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (the “Company”) expired. Ms. Cobell did not stand for re-election as a director. There were no disagreements between Ms. Cobell and the Company regarding any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Effective May 8, 2009, Richard A. Dorn’s term as member of the Company’s Board of Directors expired. Mr. Dorn did not stand for re-election as a director. There were no disagreements between Mr. Dorn and the Company regarding any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Effective May 8, 2009, Mr. Ross E. Leckie was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors to serve a three-year term expiring in 2012, or until a successor has been elected and appointed.

SIGNATURE

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

Dated: May 18, 2009