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EXHIBIT F
JONES & BLOUCH L.L.P.
SUITE 410 EAST
1025 THOMAS JEFFERSON STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20007-0805
JORDEN BURT BERENSON & JOHNSON LLP TELEPHONE (202) 223-3500
AFFILIATED COUNSEL TELECOPIER (202) 223-4593
May 31, 2000
Minnesota Life Insurance Company
400 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dear Sirs:
We hereby consent to the reference to this firm under the caption
"Legal Matters" in the prospectus contained in the registration statement on
Form S-6 of Minnesota Life Variable Life Account, to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Jones & Blouch L.L.P.
Jones & Blouch L.L.P.
