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):   February 12, 2009


                           TRI-CONTINENTAL CORPORATION
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


            Maryland                      811-00266              13-5441850
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
         incorporation)                                      Identification No.)

             200 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474
               (Address of principal executive offices, zip code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code    (212) 850-1864

                                 Not Applicable
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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SECTION 7 - REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Registrant is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 the attached Press Release as of
February 12, 2009 for Tri-Continental Corporation.


SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated February 12, 2009 for Tri-Continental
Corporation.