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[MAUN & SIMON PLC LETTERHEAD]
EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF MAUN & SIMON, PLC
We consent to the inclusion in this Post-effective Amendment No. 1 to
the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-40518) of our
opinion letter, dated July 25, 2000, and to the reference of our name under the
heading "LEGAL MATTERS" in the Prospectus. In giving such consent, we do not
hereby admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is
required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Rules
and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated under the
Act.
/s/ MAUN & SIMON, PLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dated: September 6, 2000
