The Morgan Stanley&Co. Inc. Trust Floater Certificates Series 2001-583, relating to Minnesota's general obligation state bonds, are rated 'AAA/A-1+'. The long-term rating is based on the underlying bond. The short-term rating is based on a guarantee provided by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter&Co. and liquidity facility provided by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Municipal Funding Inc. until Feb. 13, 2003.