Standard&Poor's Ratings Services confirmed its 'AA/A-1+' rating on Minneapolis' (University Gateway project) series 1997B, 2002, and 2009 variable-rate demand revenue bonds, issued for University of Minnesota Foundation, due to the bank facility being extended to Nov. 30, 2014. The long-term component of the rating is based on the rating on the obligor, University of Minnesota Foundation. The short-term component of the rating is based on the rating on the liquidity facility provider, Wells Fargo Bank N.A. The stable outlook is based on the outlook on the obligor. USPF Criteria: Bank Liquidity Facilities, June 22, 2007