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):

September 25, 2009

TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-10253		41-1591444
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Lake Street East, Mail Code EX0-03-A, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391-1693

(Address of principal executive offices)

(952) 745-2760

(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:

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

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

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

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

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 25, 2009, Winthrop Resources Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation (“TCF”) announced that it has acquired for cash Fidelity National Capital, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial. Fidelity National Capital, Inc. manages a portfolio comprised of approximately $250 million in leases.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated September 25, 2009

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, thereunto duly authorized.

		TCF FINANCIAL CORPORATION


		/s/ William A. Cooper
		William A. Cooper, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)


		/s/ Thomas F. Jasper
		Thomas F. Jasper, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)


		/s/ David M. Stautz
		David M. Stautz, Senior Vice President, Controller and Assistant Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer)