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August 28, 2000
AXP Special Tax-Exempt Series Trust
200 AXP Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Gentlemen:
I have examined the Declaration of Trust and the By-Laws of AXP Special
Tax-Exempt Series Trust (the Trust) and all necessary certificates, permits,
minute books, documents and records of the Trust, and the applicable statutes of
the Commonwealth of Massachusettes, and it is my opinion that the shares sold in
accordance with applicable federal and state securities laws will be legally
issued, fully paid, and nonassessable.
This opinion may be used in connection with the Post-Effective Amendment.
Sincerely,
/s/ Leslie L. Ogg
Leslie L. Ogg
Attorney at Law
901 S. Marquette Ave., Suite 2810
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-3268
