NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's CreditWire) June 12, 2000-- Standard&Poor's today assigned its triple-'A' rating to Minnesota's $175 million GO bonds dated June 1, 2000, due June 1, 2001-2020. The bonds are scheduled to sell on June 14, 2000. In addition, Standard&Poor's today affirmed its triple-'A' rating on the state's outstanding $2.186 billion GO bnds and $30.8 million taxable GO bonds. The outlook is stable. The state's GO bond rating reflects: -- A deep, steadily growing economy that is diversified among services, trade, and manufacturing; -- Strong financial management systems with significant financial reserves; and -- A moderate debt burden with manageable future capital needs. Minnesota's economic diversity enables the state to perform well during economic