Rule 424(b)(2) File No. 333-33814 Pricing Supplement #91 dated September 10th, 2004 to the Prospectus Dated April 12, 2000 and Prospectus Supplement Dated October 21, 2003 Marshall & Ilsley Corporation MiNotes SM Due from 9 Months to 30 Years Trade Date: September 7, 2004 Issue Price: 100% Original Issue Date: September 10, 2004 Principal Amount: $1,059,000 Maturity Date: August 16, 2010 Interest Rate: 4.00% Interest Payment Dates: 2/15/05 & Semi-annually thereafter Purchasing Agent acting as Principal: Merrill Lynch & Co. Purchasing Agent Commission: 1.00% Proceeds Before expenses: 99.00% ($1,048,410.00) Survivor's Option: Yes Redemption or Repayment:At Maturity Redemption/Repayment Terms: Not Applicable Minimum Denomination: $1,000 minimum investment with increments of $1,000 CUSIP No.: 57183MDY3 Original Issue Discount:No Notes: All trades settle without accrued interest and clear SDFS: DTC Book-Entry only Merrill Lynch DTC Participant Number: 161 ??