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  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): October 20, 2011

GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Montana
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)
000-18911
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
81-0519541

49 Commons Loop
Kalispell, Montana 59901
(Address of principal executive offices)  (zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (406) 756-4200

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Item 2.02 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
On October 20, 2011, Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release to provide guidance regarding the Company's third quarter earnings results.  A copy of release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02 and the Exhibit attached hereto is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such document or filing.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 
(d) 
Exhibits.

99.1           Press Release dated October 20, 2011 regarding third quarter guidance.
 
 
 

 
 
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.
 
Dated:           October 20, 2011
GLACIER BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
By:  Michael J. Blodnick
        President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
Document
 
99.1 
Press Release dated October 20, 2011 regarding third quarter guidance.