NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Aug. 12, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA+' long-term rating, and stable outlook, to the state of Minnesota's 911 revenue bond series 2011. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'AA+' rating on the state's debt outstanding. The ratings reflect what we view as: A stable statewide fee base that has experienced steady growth over time; The high essentiality of the emergency 911 system and a demonstrated history of legislative support for the program; Strong coverage of debt service on all bonds secured by the 911 fee, with fiscal 2011 revenues of $62.3 million covering new maximum annual debt service (MADS) by 3.1x; No plans for additional debt, which we believe