EXHIBIT 23.1
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
                             PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



We consent to the  incorporation by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Tri City  Bankshares  Corporation  of our  report  dated  February  9,  2005,
relating  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of Tri  City  Bankshares
Corporation as of and for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003,  appearing
in the Annual Report to Stockholders of Tri City Bankshares  Corporation for the
year ended December 31, 2004.

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statements  No.
33-56886  on Form S-3 and No.  333-111617  on Form  S-8 of Tri  City  Bankshares
Corporation of our report dated February 9, 2005,  relating to the  consolidated
financial statements of Tri City Bankshares  Corporation as of and for the years
ended December 31, 2004 and 2003,  appearing in and incorporated by reference in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Tri City Bankshares  Corporation for the year
ended December 31, 2004.

/s/ Virchow, Krause & Company, LLP


Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 28, 2005