Exhibit 99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

Community First Bankshares, Inc.

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THE 15TH ANNUAL

Financial Services Conference

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By The Numbers

79%

$1.46

$5.5 Billion

1.35%

20.46%

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Safe Harbor

This presentation contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. The company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: risk of loans and investments, including dependence on local economic conditions; competition for the company’s customers from other providers of financial services; possible adverse effects of changes in interest rates; execution and implementation of the series of previously announced strategic initiatives; balance sheet and capital ratio risks related to the share repurchase program; risks related to the company’s acquisition and market extension strategy, including risks of adversely changing results of operations and factors affecting the company’s ability to consummate further acquisitions or extend its markets, and other risks detailed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the company.

Purpose & Vision

Purpose:

Improving Lives Through Financial Solutions^SM

Key Concepts of Vision:

• Diversified financial services

• Creating value

CFBX At A Glance

• Traded on Nasdaq National Market^®

• Market Cap = $1 billion

• 136 locations in 12 states

• Total assets = $5.5 billion

Market Price Range	Q3 ‘03
High	$	29.01
Low	$	26.04
Close	$	26.62
Average Daily Volume	138,482

Current Financial Center Markets

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Behind the Numbers

• Diversified revenue sources

• Financial solutions focus

• Disciplined approach to pricing

• Flexible operating model

• Centralized support processes

• Sound financials

• Track record of enhancing shareholder value

Compelling Growth Vehicles

Our business is creating financial solutions

• Insurance products

• Investment services

• Small Business Administration division

• Community First Mortgage, LLC

Online Personal Banking Customers

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Online Business Banking Customers

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Check Card Growth

Check Card Net Revenue

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Flexible Operating Model

One size does not fit all.

Community Financial Centers

• 28 in 5 states

• Transition to 44 by Q2 04

• Primary focus on retail opportunities

• 83.7% growth in investment sales in 2002

Regional Financial Centers

• 108 in 12 states

• Transition to 92 by Q2 04

• Focus on retail & broader business opportunities

• Match resources to market opportunities

• Banking, insurance & investment services

Market Extension Strategy

One model does not match all opportunities

• Factors to consider:

• Market size and demographics

• Credit complexity

• Market growth potential

• Market opportunities

• Different models = Different skills

• Limit to current footprint

Growth Targets

Grow the franchise, footprint and client base through market extensions.

• 30 new offices by 2007

• Flexible model with “modules”

• Cost structure makes extension locations profitable more quickly

Strength in Numbers

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Loan Center

• Focus on people and process

• Build client relationships

• Enhanced productivity

• Leverage core competencies

• Originated $248 million in loans in 2002

• Completion of direct consumer and commercial expected in early 2004

Business Banking Opportunities

• Ranked 40th in nation by number of SBA 7(a) loans processed in 2002, compared to 60th in 2001

• $2.8 million contributed to 2002 earnings from SBA premiums

• $61.1 million in SBA loans funded in 2002, compared to $32.2 million in 2001

• 79% year-over-year growth in SBA premium revenue

Community First Mortgage, LLC

• Joint venture offers customers broader line of mortgage products

• 239% increase in monthly volume closed - January - December 2002

• Every new mortgage represents opportunity to expand the client relationship

Proven Source of Growth

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The Year in Numbers

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Strong Financial Performance

	2002

Net Income (000)	$	79,208

Earnings Per Share	$	1.97

Net Interest Margin	5.33		%

Return on Equity	21.76		%

Net Charge-offs	0.33		%

NPA to Total Assets	0.50		%

Quarterly Results

	Q3-03			Q3-02
Net Income (000)	$	18,341		$	20,369

Earnings Per Share	$	.48		$	.51

Net Interest Margin	4.84		%	5.38		%

Return on Common Equity	20.20		%	21.83		%

Net Charge-offs	.42		%	.30		%

NPA to Total Assets	.59		%	.46		%