HMN FINANCIAL INC
10-K405, 1998-03-31
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                           --------------------------

                                    FORM 10-K

[X]       ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
          [NO FEE REQUIRED]

                 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997

                                       OR

[ ]       TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
          [NO FEE REQUIRED]

                 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _____ TO ______

  COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-24100.

                               HMN FINANCIAL, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

                   DELAWARE                              41-1777397
       (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF                (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
        INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)               IDENTIFICATION NO.)

        101 NORTH BROADWAY, PO BOX 231                    55975-0231
           SPRING VALLEY, MINNESOTA                       (ZIP CODE)
   (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:  (507) 346-1100

           SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

                                      NONE

           SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:

                     COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE
                                (TITLE OF CLASS)

  Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
requirements for the past 90 days.  YES  X   NO 
                                        ---     ---
  Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and
will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive
proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]

  As of March 19, 1998, the Registrant had issued and outstanding 4,144,368
shares of the Registrant's Common Stock.  The aggregate market value of the
voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of March 19, 1998 was
$97.8 million.  (The exclusion from such amount of the market value of the
shares owned by any person shall not be deemed an admission by the Registrant
that such person is an affiliate of the Registrant.)

                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Parts of the Registrant's Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 1997,
are incorporated by reference in Parts II and IV of this Form 10-K.  Parts of
the Registrant's Proxy Statement dated March 30, 1998, are incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.


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                           TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                PART I
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<S>                                                             <C>
Item 1.  Business   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
           General  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
           Lending Activities   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
           Investment Activities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21
           Sources of Funds   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
           Other Information  
              Service Corporations  . . . . . . . . . . . . .   29
              Competition   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   29
              Employees   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
              Executive Officers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
           Regulation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   30
           Taxation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   40
Item 2.  Properties   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   42
Item 3.  Legal Proceedings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    43


                               PART II

Item 5.  Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and 
           Related Stockholder Matters  . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Item 6.  Selected Financial Data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
           Condition and Results of Operations  . . . . . . .   43
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About 
           Market Risk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   43
Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data  . . . .   44
Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on 
           Accounting and Financial Disclosure  . . . . . . .   44


                               PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the 
           Registrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
Item 11. Executive Compensation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners 
           and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   44
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions . . .   44


                                     PART IV

Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and 
           Reports on Form 8-K  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   45

Signatures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   48

Index to Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   49

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                                     PART I

ITEM 1.     BUSINESS

GENERAL

     HMN Financial, Inc. ("HMN" or the "Corporation"), was incorporated under
the laws of the State of Delaware in March 1994 for the purpose of becoming the
savings and loan holding company of Home Federal Savings Bank ("Home Federal" or
the "Bank") in connection with the Bank's conversion from a federally chartered
mutual savings bank to a federally chartered stock savings bank. Home Federal
has a community banking philosophy and operates retail banking facilities in
Minnesota and Iowa.  The Bank has two wholly owned subsidiaries, Osterud
Insurance Agency, Inc. (OAI) and MSL Financial Corporation (MSL), which offer
financial planning products and services.  HMN has two other wholly owned
subsidiaries, Security Finance Corporation (SFC) and HMN Mortgage Services, Inc.
(MSI).  SFC invests in commercial loans and commercial real-estate loans located
throughout the United States which were originated by third parties.  MSI
operates mortgage banking and mortgage brokerage facilities located in Eden
Prairie and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. 

  On December 5, 1997 HMN, through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Bank, 
completed its merger with Marshalltown Financial Corporation (MFC) pursuant 
to a merger agreement dated July 1, 1997. Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report for information on 
assets acquired in the merger, HMN's Current Report on Form 8-K dated 
December 5, 1997, filed on December 10, 1997 (file no. 0-24100) for a copy of 
the merger agreement and HMN's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 5, 
1997, filed on February 11, 1998 (file no. 0-24100) for a copy of financial 
statements of the acquired company and pro forma financial information.

  As a community-oriented financial institution, HMN seeks to serve the
financial needs of communities in its market area.  HMN's business involves
attracting deposits from the general public and using such deposits to originate
or purchase one-to-four family residential mortgage loans and, to a lesser
extent, consumer, construction, commercial real estate, commercial business and
multi-family loans.  HMN also invests in mortgage-backed and related securities,
investment securities (consisting primarily of U.S. government and government
agency obligations) and other permissible investments.  The executive offices of
HMN are located at 101 N. Broadway, PO Box 231, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975-
0231.  It's telephone number at that address is (507) 346-1100.

MARKET AREA

  HMN serves the Minnesota counties of Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower,
Olmsted and Winona and portions of Steele, Dodge, Goodhue and Wabasha Counties,
Minnesota, through its main office located in Spring Valley, Minnesota and its
six branch offices located in Albert Lea, Austin, LaCrescent, Rochester and
Winona, Minnesota.  The portion of HMN's market area consisting of Rochester and
the contiguous communities is composed of primarily urban and suburban
communities, while the balance of HMN's market area consists primarily of rural
areas and small towns.  Primary industries in HMN's market area include
manufacturing, agriculture, health care, wholesale and retail trade, service
industries and education. Major employers include IBM, the Mayo Clinic, Hormel,
a food processing company, and various small industrial and other companies. 
HMN's market area is also the home of Winona State University, Rochester
Community College, Austin Community College and several vocational/technical
schools.

  HMN serves the Iowa counties of Marshall and Tama through its branch offices
located in Marshalltown and Toledo.  Major industries in the area are Swift &
Company pork - processors, Fisher Controls Int. - valve and regulator
manufacturing, Lennox Industries - furnace and air conditioner manufacturing,
Iowa Veterans Home - hospital care, Marshall Community School District -
education, Marshall Medical & Surgical Center - hospital care and Meskwaki
Casino - gaming operation.

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  Based upon 1990 census information, the population of the six primary counties
in the Bank's market area was as follows:  Fillmore - 20,800; Freeborn - 33,000;
Houston - 18,500; Mower - 37,300; Olmsted - 101,000; and Winona - 47,900.  Based
upon 1990 U.S. Department of Commerce information, per capita income in these
six counties ranged from approximately $15,000 to $21,000. 

  Based upon 1990 census information, the population of Marshall County was
38,280 and the population of Tama County was 17,419.  Based upon 1990 U.S.
Department of Commerce information, per capita income of the above mentioned
Iowa counties ranged from $11,300 to $12,800. 

  During the fourth quarter of 1996, HMN opened a mortgage banking office in
Edina, Minnesota which has subsequently moved to Eden Prairie.  The office 
primarily purchases loans from third party originators located in the seven
county metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul and sells the loans in the
secondary market or place the loans in HMN's loan portfolio.  The new office
also purchases mortgage servicing rights from third parties for the purpose of
generating loan servicing income. 


LENDING ACTIVITIES

  GENERAL.  Historically, the Bank originated 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loans
secured by one-to-four family residences.  Since 1979, in order to reduce its
vulnerability to changes in interest rates, the Bank has emphasized the
origination or purchase of mortgage loans having shorter terms to maturity or
repricing, such as 15-year, fixed-rate residential loans, Adjustable Rate
Mortgage loans ("ARMs") and Graduated Equity Mortgage loans ("GEMs").  Starting
in 1995 and throughout 1997 HMN offered a competitive home equity line of
credit.  HMN also offers consumer loans and, to a lesser extent, construction,
commercial real estate, multi-family and commercial business loans.  See "-
Originations, Purchases and Sales of Loans and Mortgage-Backed and Related
Securities."



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  LOAN PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION.  The following information concerning the
composition of HMN's loan portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages (before
deductions for loans in process, deferred fees and discounts and allowances for
losses) as of the dates indicated.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         December 31, 
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                                  1997                 1996                  1995                  1994               1993
                           ------------------   ------------------   ---------------------   -----------------   -----------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)      Amount    Percent    Amount    Percent   Amount        Percent    Amount   Percent    Amount   Percent
                           --------   -------   --------   -------   -------       -------   --------  -------   --------  -------
<S>                        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>      <C>            <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
REAL ESTATE LOANS:
 One-to-four family . . .  $395,668    87.58%   $321,340    90.19%  $292,497        90.62%   $252,943   91.14%   $233,009   92.18%
 Multi-family . . . . . .     2,717     0.60         280     0.08        361         0.11         311    0.11         349    0.14
 Commercial . . . . . . .    10,572     2.34       7,918     2.22      8,744         2.71       8,316    3.00       4,559    1.80
 Construction or
   development  . . . . .     5,725     1.27       3,474     0.98      5,082         1.58       2,799    1.01       3,309    1.31
                            -------   ------     -------   ------    -------       ------     -------  ------     -------  ------
    Total real estate
      loans . . . . . . .   414,682    91.79     333,012    93.47    306,684        95.02     264,369   95.26     241,226   95.43
                            -------   ------     -------   ------    -------       ------     -------  ------     -------  ------
OTHER LOANS:
 Consumer loans:
  Savings account . . . .     1,362     0.30         938     0.26      1,210         0.37         648    0.23         872    0.34
  Education . . . . . . .       123     0.03         467     0.13        342         0.11       2,007    0.72       1,819    0.72
  Automobile  . . . . . .     2,438     0.54         566     0.16        671         0.21         520    0.19         681    0.27
  Home equity line  . . .    19,490     4.31      11,881     3.33      3,509         1.09           0    0.00           0    0.00
  Home equity . . . . . .     7,176     1.59       5,927     1.67      7,997         2.47       7,716    2.78       5,604    2.22
  Home improvement  . . .       652     0.14         585     0.16        785         0.24         870    0.31         912    0.36
  Other . . . . . . . . .       624     0.14         568     0.16        545         0.17         502    0.19         586    0.23
                            -------   ------     -------   ------    -------       ------     -------  ------     -------  ------
    Total consumer loans     31,865     7.05      20,932     5.87     15,059         4.66      12,263    4.42      10,474    4.14
 Commercial business
   loans  . . . . . . . .     5,226     1.16       2,344     0.66      1,018         0.32         897    0.32       1,089    0.43
                            -------   ------     -------   ------    -------       ------     -------  ------     -------  ------
    Total other loans . .    37,091     8.21      23,276     6.53     16,077         4.98      13,160    4.74      11,563    4.57
                            -------   ------     -------   ------    -------       ------     -------  ------     -------  ------
       Total loans  . . .   451,773   100.00%    356,288   100.00%   322,761       100.00%    277,529  100.00%    252,789  100.00%
                                      ------               ------                  ------              ------              ------
                                      ------               ------                  ------              ------              ------
LESS:
 Loans in process . . . .     4,562                2,814               3,531                    2,327               2,333     
 Unamortized discounts  .       547                  417                 289                      162                  14
 Net deferred loan fees .     1,847                1,695               1,899                    2,147               2,507
 Allowance for losses on
   loans  . . . . . . . .     2,748                2,340               2,191                    1,893               1,489
                           --------             --------            --------                 --------            --------
       Total loans
         receivable, net   $442,069             $349,022            $314,851                 $271,000            $246,446
                           --------             --------            --------                 --------            --------
                           --------             --------            --------                 --------            --------

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     The following table shows the composition of HMN's loan portfolio by 
fixed and adjustable rate at the dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                 December 31,
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                                          1997                1996                1995                 1994                  1993
                                   ----------------     ----------------    ----------------    ----------------    ----------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)             Amount   Percent     Amount   Percent    Amount   Percent    Amount   Percent    Amount   Percent
                                   ------   -------     ------   -------    ------   -------    ------   -------    ------   -------
<S>                               <C>       <C>        <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>   
FIXED-RATE LOANS
 Real estate:
  One-to-four family 
   GEM  . . . . . . . . . . . .   $ 53,258   11.79%    $ 48,831  13.71%   $ 30,175    9.35%   $ 24,769    8.93%  $ 22,304    8.83%
   Other  . . . . . . . . . . .    256,263   56.72      187,519  52.63     181,401   56.20     168,272   60.63    171,503   67.84
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total one-to-four family  .    309,521   68.51      236,350  66.34     211,576   65.55     193,041   69.56    193,807   76.67
  Multi-family  . . . . . . . .      2,490    0.55          223   0.06         302    0.10         311    0.11        349    0.13
  Commercial  . . . . . . . . .      1,914    0.42        1,276   0.36       1,518    0.47       1,612    0.58        626    0.25
  Construction or development .      3,180    0.71        2,970   0.83       4,848    1.50       1,008    0.37      2,800    1.11
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total fixed-rate real 
      estate loans  . . . . . .    317,105   70.19      240,819  67.59     218,244   67.62     195,972   70.62    197,582   78.16
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
 Consumer loans:
  Savings . . . . . . . . . . .      1,362    0.30          938   0.26       1,210    0.37         648    0.23        872    0.34
  Education . . . . . . . . . .          0    0.00          434   0.12         299    0.09       1,278    0.46      1,819    0.72
  Automobile  . . . . . . . . .      2,437    0.54          566   0.16         671    0.21         520    0.19        681    0.27
  Home equity . . . . . . . . .      6,701    1.48        5,338   1.50       7,254    2.25       7,258    2.62      5,604    2.22
  Home improvement  . . . . . .        652    0.14          585   0.16         785    0.24         870    0.31        912    0.36
  Other . . . . . . . . . . . .        612    0.14          568   0.16         545    0.17         502    0.18        586    0.23
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total consumer loans  . . .     11,764    2.60        8,429   2.36      10,764    3.33      11,076    3.99     10,474    4.14
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
 Commercial business loans  . .      5,226    1.16        1,344   0.38       1,018    0.32         897    0.32      1,089    0.43
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total other loans . . . . .     16,990    3.76        9,773   2.74      11,782    3.65      11,973    4.31     11,563    4.57
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total fixed-rate loans  . .    334,095   73.95      250,592  70.33     230,026   71.27     207,945   74.93    209,145   82.73
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
ADJUSTABLE-RATE LOANS
 Real estate:
  One-to-four family  . . . . .     86,147   19.07       84,990  23.85      80,921   25.07      59,901   21.58     39,202   15.51
  Multi-family  . . . . . . . .        227    0.05           57   0.02          59    0.02           0    0.00          0    0.00
  Commercial  . . . . . . . . .      8,658    1.92        6,642   1.87       7,226    2.24       6,704    2.42      3,933    1.56
  Construction or development .      2,545    0.56          504   0.14         234    0.07       1,792    0.64        509    0.20
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total adjustable-rate real  
      estate loans  . . . . . .     97,577   21.60       92,193  25.88      88,440   27.40      68,397   24.64     43,644   17.27
 Consumer . . . . . . . . . . .     20,101    4.45       12,503   3.51       4,295    1.33       1,187    0.43          0    0.00
 Commercial business loans  . .          0    0.00        1,000   0.28           0    0.00           0    0.00          0    0.00
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total adjustable-rate loans    117,678   26.05      105,696  29.67      92,735   28.73      69,584   25.07     43,644   17.27
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
    Total loans . . . . . . . .    451,773  100.00%     356,288 100.00%    322,761  100.00%    277,529  100.00%   252,789  100.00%
                                            ------              ------              ------              ------             ------
                                   -------  ------      ------- ------     -------  ------     -------  ------    -------  ------
LESS
 Loans in process . . . . . . .      4,562                2,814              3,531               2,327              2,333
 Unamortized discounts  . . . .        547                  417                289                 162                 14
 Net deferred loan fees . . . .      1,847                1,695              1,899               2,147              2,507
 Allowance for losses on loans       2,748                2,340              2,191               1,893              1,489
                                  --------             --------           --------            --------           --------
    Total loans receivable, net   $442,069             $349,022           $314,851            $271,000           $246,446
                                  --------             --------           --------            --------           --------
                                  --------             --------           --------            --------           --------

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          The following schedule illustrates the interest rate sensitivity of 
HMN's loan portfolio at December 31, 1997.  Loans which have adjustable or 
renegotiable interest rates are shown as maturing in the period during which 
the contract is due.  Scheduled repayments of principal are reflected in the 
year in which they are scheduled to be paid.

<TABLE>
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                                        Real Estate
                    ------------------------------------------------------
                                        Multi-family and                                         Commercial
                    One-to-four family     Commercial       Construction       Consumer           Business            Total   
                    ------------------  ----------------  ----------------  ----------------  -----------------  ----------------
                             Weighted           Weighted          Weighted          Weighted           Weighted          Weighted
                              Average            Average           Average           Average            Average           Average
(DOLLARS IN          Amount    Rate     Amount    Rate    Amount    Rate    Amount    Rate     Amount    Rate    Amount    Rate
THOUSANDS)           ------  --------   ------  --------  ------  --------  ------  --------   ------  --------  ------  --------

      Due During
     Years Ending
     December 31,   
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<S>                <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>     <C>       <C>     <C>  
1998(1) . . . . . . $ 23,133    7.31%   $   738   7.66%  $ 1,018    8.73%    $ 4,102    8.95%   $  946    8.66%  $29,937   7.63%
1999  . . . . . . .   23,470    7.24      1,004   7.95        46    7.91       2,065    8.74       908    8.46    27,493   7.42
2000  . . . . . . .   23,334    7.19        794   7.66        57    7.91       1,705    8.65     1,179    8.72    27,069   7.36
2001 and 2002 . . .   46,695    7.31      1,879   8.37       151    7.92       2,224    8.66     1,138    8.12    52,087   7.43
2003 to 2007  . . .  116,578    7.35      4,398   8.55       609    7.93      21,343    8.99     1,055   10.21   143,983   7.65
2008 to 2022  . . .  146,861    7.52      4,476   7.95     3,139    7.83         426    9.23         0    0.00   154,902   7.54
2023 and following.   15,597    7.46          0   0.00       705    8.08           0    0.00         0    0.00    16,302   7.49
                    --------            -------          -------             -------            ------           -------
                    $395,668            $13,289          $ 5,725             $31,865            $5,226          $451,773
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(1)  Includes demand loans, loans having no stated maturity, overdraft loans 
     and education loans.

     The total amount of loans due after December 31, 1999 which have 
predetermined interest rates is $307.7 million, while the total amount of 
loans due after such dates which have floating or adjustable interest rates 
is $114.1 million. Construction or development loans for one-to-four family 
dwellings totaled $3.3 million, multi-family totaled $1.0 million, and 
non-residential totaled $1.4 million.

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     Under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 
1989 ("FIRREA"), the aggregate amount of loans that the Bank is permitted to 
make to any one borrower is generally limited to 15% of unimpaired capital 
and surplus (25% if the security for such loan has a "readily ascertainable" 
value or 30% for certain residential development loans).  At December 31, 
1997, based upon the 15% limitation, the Bank's regulatory loans-to-one 
borrower limit was approximately $9.2 million.  On the same date, the Bank 
had no borrowers with outstanding balances in excess of this amount.  At 
December 31, 1997, the largest dollar amount outstanding to one borrower or 
group of related borrowers was $960,000.  This loan, which is secured by a 
commercial office building in Des Moines, was performing in accordance with 
its terms at December 31, 1997.

     The Bank's Loan Committee is responsible for review and approval of all 
loans over the FHLMC/FNMA conforming loan dollar limits (the Limit) 
originated by the Bank. At December 31, 1997 the Limit was $214,600. Approval 
of one member of the Loan Committee is required on all loans ranging from the 
Limit to $500,000.  Loans greater than $500,000 must be approved by the Board 
of Directors of the Bank or its Executive Committee after review and 
preliminary approval by the Loan Committee.  All loans closed each month are 
reviewed by the Board of Directors at the monthly meeting.

     Under the Bank's loan policy, the loan officer processing an application 
is responsible for ensuring that all documentation is obtained prior to the 
submission of the application to the Loan Committee.  In addition, the loan 
officer verifies that the application meets the Bank's underwriting 
guidelines described below.  Also, each application is assigned to a 
reviewing officer who reviews the file to assure its accuracy and 
completeness.  The Branch Manager or the designated underwriter has the 
authority to approve all conforming loans up to the Limit. 

     All of the Bank's lending is subject to its written underwriting 
standards and to loan origination procedures.  Decisions on loan applications 
are made on the basis of detailed applications and property valuations 
(consistent with the Bank's appraisal policy) by the Bank's staff appraiser 
or an independent appraiser.  The loan applications are designed primarily to 
determine the borrower's ability to repay. The more significant items on the 
application are verified through use of credit reports, financial statements, 
tax returns and/or confirmations. During 1997 the Bank introduced the Home 
Credit Plus Program which relies on the credit score of the loan applicant 
instead of income, asset and employment verification procedures.  The Bank 
also offers low or alternative documentation underwriting procedures which 
conform to FNMA underwriting guidelines.

     Generally, the Bank requires title insurance on its mortgage loans as 
well as fire and extended coverage casualty insurance in amounts at least 
equal to the principal amount of the loan or the value of improvements on the 
property, depending on the type of loan.  The Bank also requires flood 
insurance to protect the property securing its interest when the property is 
located in a flood plain.

     ONE-TO-FOUR FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LENDING.  The cornerstone of 
HMN's lending program is the origination of loans secured by mortgages on 
owner-occupied one-to-four family residences.  At December 31, 1997, $395.7 
million, or 87.58% of HMN's loan portfolio consisted of mortgage loans on 
one-to-four family residences.  At December 31, 1997, $282.7 million of the 
residential loan portfolio was secured by properties located in HMN's market 
area.  HMN had $120.0 million of purchased one-to-four family loans in its 
portfolio which were secured by properties located outside of its market area 
(primarily located in the Midwestern United States or the Southeastern United 
States).  On December 5, 1997 the Bank merged with Marshalltown Financial 
Corporation ("MFC"). The Loan Portfolio Composition table includes for 
December 31, 1997 $62.9 million of one-to-four family residential loans, $2.3 
of multi-family residential, $2.1 million of commercial real estate and $2.6 
million of consumer loans which were acquired in the MFC merger.



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     Prior to 1979, the Bank originated for retention in its own portfolio 
30-year fixed-rate loans secured by one-to-four family residential real 
estate. Beginning in 1979, the Bank began to emphasize the origination of 
fixed-rate loans with terms of 15 years or less for retention in its 
portfolio.  In addition, in 1982, the Bank began to originate ARMs, subject 
to market conditions and consumer preference.  Subsequently, the Bank also 
began to emphasize GEM originations.  See "Management's Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Asset/Liability 
Management" in the Annual Report attached as Exhibit 13 hereto (the "Annual 
Report").

     HMN currently offers conventional fixed-rate loans with maximum terms of 
up to 30 years although HMN generally sells originations of loans with terms 
to maturity of 30 years.  The interest rate on such loans is generally set 
based on the FHLMC  delivery rates, as well as, other competitive factors.  
At December 31, 1997, HMN had $256.3 million of fixed-rate one-to-four family 
loans (excluding GEM loans) or 56.72% of HMN's total loan portfolio with a 
weighted average contractual term to maturity of 13.5 years.

     HMN also offers one-year ARMs at a margin (generally 275 basis points) 
over the yield on the Average Monthly One Year U.S. Treasury Constant 
Maturity Index for terms of up to 30 years.  The ARM loans currently offered 
by HMN allow the borrower to select (subject to pricing) an initial period of 
one year, three years, or five years between the loan origination and when 
the first interest rate change occurs.  Generally the ARMs provide for an up 
to 200 basis point annual interest rate change cap and a lifetime cap 
generally 600 basis points over or under the initial rate. Initial interest 
rates offered on the ARM loans during 1997 ranged from 72 to 188 basis points 
below the fully indexed loan rate.  All borrowers are now qualified for the 
loan at the fully indexed rate. See "-Delinquencies and Non-Performing 
Assets."  In the past, the Bank offered one-year ARMs with a margin of 200 to 
235 basis points over a specified index and an average annual cap of 145 
basis points.  At December 31, 1997, one-to-four family ARMs totaled $86.1 
million, or 19.07% of HMN's total loan portfolio.

     HMN's originated ARMs do not permit negative amortization of principal, 
do not contain prepayment penalties and generally are not convertible into 
fixed-rate loans.  HMN has $2.7 million of ARM loans purchased from a third 
party which are convertible at borrower's option into fixed-rate loans.  It 
has an agreement with the third party to repurchase the ARM loans which 
convert to fixed rates at a stipulated price.

     The GEM loans carry required payments which increase after the first 
year. Under the GEM loans, the monthly payments required for the first year 
are established based on a 30-year amortization schedule.  Depending upon the 
program selected, the payments may increase in the succeeding years by 
amounts ranging from 0% to 5%.  Most of the GEM loans originated by HMN 
provide for at least three annual payment increases over the first five years 
of the loan.  The increased payments required under GEM loans are applied to 
principal and have the effect of shortening the term to maturity; the GEM 
loans do not permit negative amortization.  HMN currently offers two GEM 
programs, one with a contractual maturity of approximately 17 years and one 
with a contractual maturity of approximately 22 years.  The GEMs are 
generally priced based upon loans with similar contractual maturities.  The 
GEMs have been popular with consumers who anticipate future increases in 
income and who desire an amortization schedule of less than 30 years.  HMN 
believes that GEMs may increase in popularity in the future if interest rates 
rise and consumers are less easily able to afford the higher monthly payments 
required by 15-year, fixed-rate loans.

     HMN has also originated a limited number of fixed-rate loans with terms 
up to 30 years which are insured by the Federal Housing Authority ("FHA"), 
Veterans Administration ("VA") and Minnesota Home Finance Administration 
("MHFA").

     In underwriting one-to-four family residential real estate loans, HMN 
evaluates both the borrower's ability to make principal, interest and escrow 
payments, the value of the property that will secure the loan and debt to 
income ratios.  Properties securing one-to-four family residential real 
estate loans made by HMN are appraised by independent fee appraisers or by 
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loans with loan-to-value ratios of up to 95% for owner-occupied homes and up 
to 70% for non-owner occupied homes; however, private mortgage insurance is 
required to reduce HMN's exposure to 80% or less.  HMN generally seeks to 
underwrite its loans in accordance with secondary market standards.

     HMN's residential mortgage loans customarily include due-on-sale clauses 
giving it the right to declare the loan immediately due and payable in the 
event that, among other things, the borrower sells or otherwise disposes of 
the property subject to the mortgage and the loan is not repaid.

     CONSTRUCTION LENDING.  HMN makes construction loans to individuals for 
the construction of their residences, and to a much lesser extent, to 
builders for the construction of one-to-four family residences.  It also 
makes a very limited number of loans to builders for houses built on 
speculation.  The loan policy limits the total amount of construction loans 
outstanding at one time to 2.0% of assets.  At December 31, 1997, HMN had 
$5.7 million of construction loans outstanding representing 1.3% of HMN's 
total loan portfolio. 

     Almost all loans to individuals for the construction of their residences 
are structured as permanent loans.  Such loans are made on the same terms as 
residential loans, except that during the construction phase, which typically 
lasts up to seven months, the borrower pays interest only.  The borrower also 
pays a construction fee up to $800 at the time of origination.  Residential 
construction loans are underwritten pursuant to the same guidelines used for 
originating residential loans on existing properties.

     Construction loans to builders or developers of one-to-four family 
residences generally carry terms of up to 15 years with a construction phase 
of up to seven months.  Such loans generally do not permit the payment of 
interest from loan proceeds.  At December 31, 1997, HMN had no construction 
loans to builders or developers.

     Construction loans to owner occupants are generally made in amounts of 
up to 95% of the lesser of cost or appraised value, but no more than 85% of 
the loan proceeds can be disbursed until the building is completed.  The 
loan-to-value ratios on loans to builders are limited to 70%.  Prior to 
making a commitment to fund a construction loan, HMN requires an appraisal of 
the property and financial data and verification of income on the borrower.  
It generally obtains personal guarantees for substantially all of its 
construction loans to builders.  Personal financial statements of guarantors 
are also obtained as part of the loan underwriting process.  All construction 
loans have been located in HMN's market area.

     Construction loans are obtained principally through continued business 
from builders and developers who have previously borrowed from the Bank, as 
well as referrals from existing customers and walk-in customers.  The 
application process includes a submission to the Bank of accurate plans, 
specifications and costs of the project to be constructed.  These items are 
used as a basis to determine the appraised value of the subject property.  

     The nature of construction loans is such that they are more difficult to 
evaluate and monitor.  The risk of loss on a construction loan is dependent 
largely upon the accuracy of the initial estimate of the property's value 
upon completion of the project and the estimated cost (including interest) of 
the project.  If the estimate of value proves to be inaccurate, HMN may be 
confronted, at or prior to the maturity of the loan, with a project having a 
value which is insufficient to assure full repayment and/or the possibility 
of having to make substantial investments to complete and sell the project. 
Because defaults in repayment may not occur during the construction period it 
may be difficult to identify problem loans at an early stage.  In such cases, 
HMN may be required to modify the terms of the loan.

     COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND MULTI-FAMILY LENDING.   HMN originates 
permanent commercial real estate and multi-family loans secured by properties 
located in its market area.  It also purchases commercial real estate loans 
outside of its market area that are guaranteed by the Small Business 
Administration ("SBA") or originated by other third parties.  At December 31, 
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estate loans, representing 2.3% of HMN's total loan portfolio, and $2.7 
million in multi-family loans, or 0.6% of its total loan portfolio.

     The commercial real estate and multi-family loan portfolio includes 
loans secured by motels, apartment buildings, churches, small office 
buildings, small business facilities, nursing homes and other non-residential 
building properties primarily located in Minnesota or Iowa.  

     Permanent commercial real estate and multi-family loans are generally 
originated for a maximum term of 15 years and generally have adjustable 
interest rates.  Prior to 1995 commercial real estate and multi-family loans 
could have either a fixed interest rate or an adjustable interest rate.  
Commercial real estate and multi-family loans are written in amounts of up to 
70% of the lesser of the appraised value of the property or the purchase 
price and must have a debt service coverage ratio of at least 125%.  The debt 
service coverage is the ratio of net cash from operations before payment of 
debt to debt service.  HMN does not originate construction loans secured by 
commercial or multi-family real estate, but may purchase participation 
interests in third party originated construction loans secured by commercial 
or multi-family real estate.

     Appraisals on properties serving commercial real estate and multi-family 
loans originated by HMN are performed by independent appraisers prior to the 
time the loan is made.  Generally all appraisals on commercial and 
multi-family real estate are reviewed by a member of the Bank's Loan 
Committee.  The Bank's underwriting procedures require verification of the 
borrower's credit history, income and financial statements, banking 
relationships, references and income projections for the property.  It also 
requires personal guarantees from the borrowers.  In addition, HMN performs 
an annual on-site inspection on collateral properties for loans with balances 
in excess of $250,000.

     At December 31, 1997, HMN's two largest commercial real estate loans 
totaled $960,000 and $882,000.  The first loan is secured by a commercial 
office building located in Des Moines, Iowa and the second loan is secured by 
a motel located in Rochester, Minnesota near the Mayo Clinic. Both of these 
loans were performing at December 31, 1997.

     Multi-family and commercial real estate loans generally present a higher 
level of risk than loans secured by one-to-four family residences.  This 
greater risk is due to several factors, including the concentration of 
principal in a limited number of loans and borrowers, the effects of general 
economic conditions on income producing properties and the increased 
difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans.  Furthermore, 
the repayment of loans secured by multi-family and commercial real estate is 
typically dependent upon the successful operation of the related real estate 
project.  If the cash flow from the project is reduced (for example, if 
leases are not obtained or renewed), the borrower's ability to repay the loan 
may be impaired.  At December 31, 1997,  HMN had one commercial real estate 
loan totaling $79,000 and no multi-family loans which were 90 days or more 
delinquent.

     CONSUMER LENDING.  HMN originates a variety of different types of 
consumer loans, including home equity loans (open-end and closed-end), 
education, automobile, home improvement, deposit account and other loans for 
household and personal purposes.  At December 31, 1997, consumer loans 
totaled $31.9 million, or 7.05% of total loans outstanding.

     Consumer loan terms vary according to the type and value of collateral, 
length of contract and creditworthiness of the borrower.  HMN's consumer 
loans are made at fixed and adjustable interest rates, with terms of up to 20 
years for secured loans and up to three years for unsecured loans.

     HMN's home equity loans are written so that the total commitment amount, 
when combined with the balance of any other outstanding mortgage liens, may 
not exceed 90% of the appraised value of the property.  The closed-end home 
equity loans are written with fixed or adjustable rates with terms of up to 
15 years. The open-end home equity lines are written with an adjustable rate 
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draw period which requires "interest only" payments and a 10 year repayment 
period which fully amortizes the outstanding balance. The consumer may access 
the open-end home equity line either by making a withdrawal at the Bank or 
writing a check on the home equity line of credit account.  At December 31, 
1997, HMN's home equity loans totaled $7.2 million, or 1.6% of the total loan 
portfolio and the home equity lines totaled $19.5 million, or 4.3% of the 
total loan portfolio.  

     The underwriting standards employed by the Bank for consumer loans 
include a determination of the applicant's payment history on other debts and 
ability to meet existing obligations and payments on the proposed loan.  
Although creditworthiness of the applicant is of primary consideration, the 
underwriting process also includes a comparison of the value of the security, 
if any, in relation to the proposed loan amount.  Consumer loans may entail 
greater credit risk than do residential mortgage loans, particularly in the 
case of consumer loans which are unsecured or are secured by rapidly 
depreciable assets, such as automobiles.  In such cases, any repossessed 
collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source 
of repayment of the outstanding loan balance as a result of the greater 
likelihood of damage, loss or depreciation. In addition, consumer loan 
collections are dependent on the borrower's continuing financial stability, 
and thus are more likely to be affected by adverse personal circumstances.  
Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws, including 
bankruptcy and insolvency laws, may limit the amount which can be recovered 
on such loans.  At December 31, 1997, $44,000 of the consumer loan portfolio 
was non-performing.  There can be no assurance that delinquencies will not 
increase in the future.

     COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LENDING.  In order to satisfy the demand for 
financial services available to individuals and businesses in its market 
area, HMN has maintained a portfolio of commercial business loans primarily 
to small retail operations, small manufacturing concerns and professional 
firms.  Most of HMN's commercial business loans have terms ranging from six 
months to five years and carry fixed interest rates.  HMN's commercial 
business loans generally include personal guarantees and are usually, but not 
always, secured by business assets such as inventory, equipment, fixtures, 
real estate and accounts receivables. The underwriting process for commercial 
business loans includes consideration of the borrower's financial statements, 
tax returns, projections of future business operations and inspection of the 
subject collateral, if any.  HMN has also purchased participation interests 
in commercial business loans from third party originators. The underlying 
collateral for the loans are generally equipment and generally have repayment 
periods of less than ten years. At December 31, 1997, HMN had $5.2 million of 
commercial business loans outstanding, or 1.3% of the total loan portfolio.  
In addition, on that date, HMN had $20,000 of letters of credit outstanding.

     Unlike residential mortgage loans, which generally are made on the basis 
of the borrower's ability to make repayment from his or her employment and 
other income, and which are secured by real property whose value tends to be 
more easily ascertainable, commercial business loans are of higher risk and 
typically are made on the basis of the borrower's ability to make repayment 
from the cash flow of the borrower's business.  As a result, the availability 
of funds for the repayment of commercial business loans may be substantially 
dependent on the success of the business itself.  Further, the collateral 
securing the loans may depreciate over time, may be difficult to appraise and 
may fluctuate in value based on the success of the business. At December 31, 
1997, there were no delinquent commercial business loans.


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ORIGINATIONS, PURCHASES AND SALES OF LOANS AND MORTGAGE-BACKED AND RELATED 
SECURITIES

     Real estate loans are generally originated by HMN's staff of salaried 
and commissioned loan officers.  Loan applications are taken and processed in 
all branch offices.

     While HMN originates both fixed and adjustable-rate loans, its ability 
to originate loans is dependent upon the relative customer demand for loans 
in its market.  Demand is affected by the interest rate environment.  During 
the last several years, the dollar volume of conventional fixed-rate, 
one-to-four family loans has exceeded the dollar volume of GEMs and ARMs.  
Currently, substantially all residential mortgage loans originated by the 
Bank are retained in the loan portfolio except 30 year fixed rate loans. 

     In order to supplement loan demand in HMN's market area and 
geographically diversify its loan portfolio, HMN purchases real estate loans 
from selected sellers, with yields based upon current market rates.  HMN 
carefully reviews and underwrites all loans to be purchased to ensure that 
they meet HMN's underwriting standards.  The seller generally continues to 
service these purchased loans.  During 1997, HMN originated $70.3 million of 
real estate and consumer loans and it purchased $67.2 million of single 
family residential loans originated outside of its market area.  The majority 
of the purchased loans have interest rates that are fixed for a one, three or 
five year period and then adjust annually thereafter or were 15 year fixed 
rate loans.   All purchased loans are reviewed to determine that each loan 
meets certain underwriting requirements. Refer to Note 5 of the Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report for more information 
on purchased loans. 

     HMN has substantial holdings of mortgage-backed and related securities 
which are held, depending on the investment intent, in the "available for 
sale" portfolio.  During 1997, HMN purchased $3.4 million of mortgaged-backed 
securities and $24.0 million of mortgage-related securities, primarily CMOs. 
See "- Investment Activities."  During the same period, HMN sold $67.9 
million of mortgage-backed and related securities.



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     The following table shows the loan and mortgage-backed and related
securities origination, purchase, sale and repayment activities of HMN for the
periods indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       Year Ended December 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
LOANS                                                  1997      1996     1995
                                                      -------------------------
<S>                                                 <C>        <C>       <C>
 ORIGINATIONS BY TYPE:
  Adjustable-rate:
   Real estate - one-to-four family . . . . . . . . $   1,987   5,441     2,117 
               - multi-family . . . . . . . . . . .         0       0        58 
               - commercial . . . . . . . . . . . .     1,000       0         0 
               - construction or development  . . .       375     916       691 
   Non-real estate - consumer . . . . . . . . . . .    16,871  12,012     4,575 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
         Total adjustable-rate  . . . . . . . . . .    20,233  18,369     7,441 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
  Fixed-rate:
   Real estate - one-to-four family . . . . . . . .    32,024  27,036    23,565 
               - multi-family . . . . . . . . . . .       263     145         0 
               - commercial . . . . . . . . . . . .        50      30       150 
               - construction or development  . . .     6,539   6,181     4,847 
   Non-real estate - consumer . . . . . . . . . . .     7,579   4,583     7,267 
                   - commercial business  . . . . .     1,409     430       610 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
         Total fixed-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . .    47,864  38,405    36,439 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
         Total loans originated . . . . . . . . . .    68,097  56,774    43,880 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
 Purchases:                                                           
   Real estate - one-to-four family . . . . . . . .    67,213  55,839    47,136 
   Commercial real estate guaranteed by SBA . . . .         0       0       946 
   Construction or development  . . . . . . . . . .     2,425       0         0 
   Non-real estate - commercial business  . . . . .     2,174   1,500         0 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
         Total purchased  . . . . . . . . . . . . .    71,812  57,339    48,082 

ACQUISITION:
   Real estate - one-to-four family . . . . . . . .    63,328       0         0 
               - multi-family . . . . . . . . . . .     2,308       0         0 
               - commercial . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,099       0         0 
   Non-real estate - consumer . . . . . . . . . . .     2,599       0         0 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
        Total loans acquired  . . . . . . . . . . .    70,334       0         0 
 TRANSFERS FROM LOANS HELD FOR SALE . . . . . . . .        96       0         0 
 SALES AND REPAYMENTS:                                                          
   Real estate - one-to-four family . . . . . . . .     8,969   2,310     2,414 
   Non-real estate - consumer . . . . . . . . . . .       339     176     1,791 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
         Total sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     9,308   2,486     4,205 
   Loans securitized and transferred to securities     16,526  15,441         0 

   Transfers to loans held for sale . . . . . . . .    21,211   1,407         0 
   Principal repayments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    64,846  58,262    39,215 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
         Total reductions . . . . . . . . . . . . .   111,891  77,596    43,420 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
   Increase (decrease) in other items, net  . . . .   (2,963)  (2,990)   (3,310)
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
         Net increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $  95,485  33,527    45,232 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
                                                    ---------  ------     ------

MORTGAGE-BACKED AND RELATED SECURITIES
     Loans securitized and transferred to           $  16,526  15,441         0 
       securities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 PURCHASES:
  Mortgage-backed securities:(1)
    Adjustable-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         0       0          0
    Fixed-rate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,426   7,266     10,139
  CMOs and REMICs:
    Adjustable-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,417   6,527     55,321
    Fixed-rate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    20,617  43,831     11,881
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
        Total purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    27,460  57,624     77,341
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
 ACQUISITION: 
   Adjustable rate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    12,522       0          0
   Fixed rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    25,738       0          0
                                                    ---------  -----      ------
        Total acquisitions  . . . . . . . . . . . .    38,260       0          0
                                                    ---------  ------     ------

</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<S>                                                 <C>       <C>      <C>
SALES:
  Mortgage-backed securities:(1)
    Adjustable-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     9,535       0    23,073 
    Fixed-rate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       344  24,786    11,953 
  CMOs and REMICs:                                                              
    Adjustable-rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    26,486  23,876     9,008 
    Fixed-rate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    31,529  32,487    13,681 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
       Total sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    67,894  81,149    57,715 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
 PRINCIPAL REPAYMENTS:                                                          
  Decrease in other items, net  . . . . . . . . . .    13,578  28,915     4,440 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
     Net increase (decrease)  . . . . . . . . . . . $     774 (36,999)   15,186 
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
                                                    ---------  ------     ------
- - -------------------
</TABLE>
(1) Consists of pass-through securities.





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DELINQUENCIES AND NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

     DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES.  When a borrower fails to make a required 
payment on a loan, HMN attempts to cure the delinquency by contacting the 
borrower.  A late notice is sent on all loans over 16 days delinquent.  
Additional written and verbal contacts may be made with the borrower between 
30 and 60 days after the due date.  If the loan is contractually delinquent 
90 days, HMN usually sends a 30-day demand letter to the borrower and, after 
the loan is contractually delinquent 120 days, institutes appropriate action 
to foreclose on the property.  If foreclosed, the property is sold at a 
sheriff's sale and may be purchased by HMN.  Delinquent consumer loans are 
generally handled in a similar manner.  HMN's procedures for repossession and 
sale of consumer collateral are subject to various requirements under state 
consumer protection laws.

     Real estate acquired by HMN as a result of foreclosure or by deed in 
lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate in judgement for six months 
to one year and thereafter as real estate owned until it is sold.  When 
property is acquired or expected to be acquired by foreclosure or deed in 
lieu of foreclosure, it is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated fair 
value, less the estimated cost of disposition.  After acquisition, all costs 
incurred in maintaining the property are expensed.  Costs relating to the 
development and improvement of the property, however, are capitalized to the 
extent of fair value less disposition cost.

     The following table sets forth HMN's loan delinquencies by type, by 
amount and by percentage of type at December 31, 1997.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  Loans Delinquent For:                                  
                           -------------------------------------------------------------------           Total Delinquent
                                      60-89 Days                        90 Days and Over                      Loans
                           ------------------------------      -------------------------------     ----------------------------
                                                 Percent                               Percent                         Percent
                                                 of Loan                               of Loan                         of Loan
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)     Number     Amount     Category      Number      Amount      Category    Number    Amount    Category
                           ------     ------     --------      ------      ------      --------    ------    ------    --------
<S>                        <C>        <C>        <C>           <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>      <C>        <C>
One-to-four family     
  real estate . . . .        5        $  412        0.10 %         8        $ 541        0.14%       13     $  953      0.24%
Multi-family  . . . .        0             0        0.00           0            0        0.00         0          0      0.00
Commercial  . . . . .        0             0        0.00           1           79        0.75         1         79      0.75
Construction or
 development  . . . .        0             0        0.00           0            0        0.00         0          0      0.00
Consumer  . . . . . .        3            26        0.08           6           45        0.14         9         71      0.22
Commercial
 business . . . . . .        0             0        0.00           0            0        0.00         0          0      0.00
                           ---         -----                     ---        -----                   ---     ------
    Total . . . . . .        8         $ 438        0.10 %        15        $ 665        0.15%       23     $1,103      0.24%
                           ---         -----                     ---        -----                   ---     ------
                           ---         -----                     ---        -----                   ---     ------
</TABLE>

     CLASSIFICATION OF ASSETS.  Federal regulations require that each savings 
institution classify its own assets on a regular basis.  In addition, in 
connection with examinations of savings institutions, OTS and FDIC examiners 
have authority to identify problem assets and, if appropriate, require them 
to be classified.  There are three classifications for problem assets: 
Substandard, Doubtful and Loss.  Substandard assets have one or more defined 
weaknesses and are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Bank 
will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Doubtful 
assets have the weaknesses of Substandard assets, with the additional 
characteristics that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on 
the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values questionable, 
and there is a high possibility of loss.  An asset classified as Loss is 
considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuance as an 
asset on the balance sheet of the institution is not warranted.  Assets 
classified as Substandard or Doubtful require the institution to establish 
prudent general allowances for loan losses. If an asset or portion thereof is 
classified as Loss, the institution must either establish specific allowances 
for loan losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the asset classified 
as Loss, or charge off such amount.  If an institution does not agree with an 
examiner's classification of an asset, it may appeal this determination to 
the District Director of the OTS.  On the basis of management's review of its 
assets, at December 31, 1997, the Bank had classified a total of $901,000 of 
its loans and other assets as follows:

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<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                       One-to-                         Commercial Real
(DOLLARS IN             Four       Construction or        Estate and                       Commercial
 THOUSANDS)            Family       Development          Multi-Family         Consumer      Business
                       -------     ---------------     ----------------       --------     ----------
<S>                    <C>         <C>                 <C>                    <C>          <C>
Substandard . . . . .   $   722           0                    79                  53           45
Doubtful  . . . . . .         0           0                     0                   0            0
Loss  . . . . . . . .         0           0                     0                   2            0
                            ---         ---                   ---                 ---          ---
    Total . . . . . .   $   722           0                    79                  55           45
                            ---         ---                   ---                 ---          ---
                            ---         ---                   ---                 ---          ---

</TABLE>

     The Bank's classified assets consist of the non-performing loans and 
loans and other assets of concern discussed herein.  As of the date hereof, 
these asset classifications are materially consistent with those of the OTS 
and FDIC.

     NON-PERFORMING ASSETS.    Loans are reviewed quarterly and any loan 
whose collectibility is doubtful is placed on non-accrual status.  Loans are 
placed on nonaccrual status when either principal or interest is 90 days or 
more past due, unless, in the judgment of management, the loan is well 
collateralized and in the process of collection.  Interest accrued and unpaid 
at the time a loan is placed on non-accrual status is charged against 
interest income.  Subsequent payments are either applied to the outstanding 
principal balance or recorded as interest income, depending on the assessment 
of the ultimate collectibility of the loan.  Restructured loans include the 
Bank's troubled debt restructurings (which involved forgiving a portion of 
interest or principal on any loans or making loans at a rate materially less 
than the market rate).  Foreclosed assets include assets acquired in 
settlement of loans.  The following table sets forth the amounts and 
categories of non-performing assets in the Bank's portfolio.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                  December 31,       
                                   -------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)              1997     1996     1995     1994      1993  
                                   ------   ------   ------   ------    ------
<S>                               <C>       <C>      <C>      <C>       <C>
Non-accruing loans:
 Real estate:
   One-to-four family . . . . .   $  177      235      196       178        80
   Multi-family . . . . . . . .        0        0        0         0         0
   Commercial real estate . . .       79       83       85         0         0
   Consumer . . . . . . . . . .        7        7       32        57        58
   Commercial business  . . . .        0       13      128                   0
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
     Total  . . . . . . . . . .      263      338      441       235       138
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
Accruing loans delinquent 90
  One-to-four family  . . . . .      365        0        0         0        23
   Consumer . . . . . . . . . .       37        0        0         0         0
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
     Total  . . . . . . . . . .      402        0        0         0        23
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
Restructured loans:
  Multi-family  . . . . . . . .        0        0       94       199         0
Foreclosed assets:
 Real estate:
   One-to-four family . . . . .      142       23      315        64       316
   Commercial real estate . . .        0        0        0         0        95
   Construction or development         0        0        0         0         0
   Consumer . . . . . . . . . .        0        0        0         0        10
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
     Total  . . . . . . . . . .      142       23      315        64       421
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
Total non-performing assets . .   $  807      361      850       498       582
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
                                     ---      ---      ---       ---       ---
Total as a percentage of total 
assets  . . . . . . . . . . . .     0.12 %   0.07 %   0.16  %   0.10 %    0.14%
                                    ----     ----     ----      ----      ----
                                    ----     ----     ----      ----      ----
Total non-performing loans  . .   $  665   $  338   $  535    $  434   $   161
                                    ----     ----     ----      ----      ----
                                    ----     ----     ----      ----      ----
Total as a percentage of total   
 loans receivable, net  . . . .     0.15 %   0.10 %   0.17  %   0.16 %    0.07%
                                    ----     ----     ----      ----      ----
                                    ----     ----     ----      ----      ----

</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

     For the year ended December 31, 1997, gross interest income which would 
have been recorded had the non-accruing loans been current in accordance with 
their original terms amounted to $27,690.  The amounts that were included in 
interest income on such loans during 1997 were $14,444.

     Total non-performing assets were $807,000 at December 31, 1997, an 
increase of $446,000, compared to $361,000 at December 31, 1996.  The 
increase in non-performing assets is primarily the result of three 
one-to-four family purchased loans totaling $365,000 that are behind on their 
payments by more than 90 days and the foreclosure of two one-to-four family 
mortgages totaling $142,000. The decrease in the non-accruing loans is the 
result of the normal inflow and outflow of delinquent loans caused by 
borrowers getting behind on their payments and then bringing the loans 
current again.

     Total non-performing assets were $361,000 at December 31, 1996, a 
decrease of $489,000, compared to $850,000 at December 31, 1995.  The 
decrease in non-performing assets is the result of the sale of foreclosed 
assets of $315,000, the charge-off of $72,000 of commercial loans, and the 
normal inflow and outflow of delinquent loans caused by borrowers getting 
behind on their payments and then bringing the loans current again.

     OTHER LOANS OF CONCERN.  In addition to the non-performing assets set 
forth in the table above, as of December 31, 1997 there were $94,000 of loans 
with respect to which known information about the possible credit problems of 
the borrowers or the cash flows of the secured properties have caused 
management to have concerns as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with 
present loan repayment terms and which may result in the future inclusion of 
such items in the non-performing asset categories.

     Management has considered the Bank's non-performing and "of concern" 
assets in establishing its allowance for loan losses.


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     ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES ON LOANS.  The following table sets forth an 
analysis of the Bank's allowance for loan losses for the year ended:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                1997     1996     1995     1994     1993 
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
<S>                                  <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>      <C>
Balance at beginning of year  . . .  $2,341    2,191    1,893    1,489      831
MFC allowance for losses acquired .     122        0        0        0        0
CHARGE-OFFS                                                     
 Real estate:                                                   
  One-to-four family  . . . . . . .      (4)       0       (1)      (6)      (1)
  Multi-family  . . . . . . . . . .       0      (88)       0        0        0
  Consumer  . . . . . . . . . . . .      (7)      (1)       0        0       (1)
  Commercial business . . . . . . .     (12)     (61)      (1)       0        0
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
                                        (23)    (150)      (2)      (6)      (2)
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
RECOVERIES
 Real estate:                                               
  Commercial business . . . . . . .       8        0        0        0        0
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
                                          8        0        0        0        0

Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . .     (15)    (150)      (2)      (6)      (2)
Additions charged to operations . .     300      300      300      410      660
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
Balance at end of year  . . . . . .  $2,748    2,341    2,191    1,893    1,489
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------

Ratio of net charge-offs during the
year to average loans outstanding
during the year . . . . . . . . . .   0.01%     0.05%    0.00%    0.00%    0.00%
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
Ratio of allowance for losses on
loans to total non-performing loans, 
at end of year  . . . . . . . . . .  413.17   691.84   409.13   436.52   924.84
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------
                                     ------   ------   ------   ------   ------

</TABLE>



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<PAGE>

     The distribution of the Bank's allowance for losses on loans at the dates
indicated is summarized as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                        December 31,
                         ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 1997                  1996                 1995                  1994                 1993
                         -------------------   -------------------   ------------------   -------------------   ------------------
                                    Percent               Percent              Percent               Percent              Percent
                                    of Loans              of Loans             of Loans              of Loans             of Loans
                                    in Each               in Each              in Each               in Each              in Each
                                    Category              Category             Category              Category             Category
                                    to Total              to Total             to Total              to Total             to Total
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)    Amount     Loans      Amount     Loans      Amount    Loans      Amount     Loans      Amount    Loans
                         --------   --------   --------   --------   --------  --------   --------   --------   --------  --------
<S>                      <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>       <C> 
Real Estate:
 One-to-four family  . . $    560      87.58%   $   496      90.19%  $    452     90.62%   $   475      92.18%   $   374     92.18%
 Multi-family  . . . . . .     80       0.60          8       0.08         21      0.11         21       0.14         10      0.14
 Commercial real estate  .    198       2.34        113       2.22        125      2.71        128       1.80        140      1.80
 Construction or
  development. . . . . . .    172       1.27        104       0.98        153      1.58         84       1.31          1      1.31
 Consumer  . . . . . . . .    527       7.05        473       5.87        286      4.66        280       4.14        234      4.14
 Commercial business . . .     46       1.16         29       0.66         37      0.32         27       0.43         30      0.43
 Unallocated . . . . . . .  1,165       0.00      1,118       0.00      1,117      0.00        878       0.00        700      0.00
                         --------   --------   --------   --------   --------  --------   --------   --------   --------  --------
   Total  . . . . . . . .$  2,748     100.00%   $ 2,341     100.00%   $ 2,191    100.00%   $ 1,893     100.00%   $ 1,489    100.00%
                         --------   --------   --------   --------   --------  --------   --------   --------   --------  --------
                         --------   --------   --------   --------   --------  --------   --------   --------   --------  --------
</TABLE>


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<PAGE>

     The allowance for losses on loans is established through a provision for 
losses on loans charged to earnings based on management's evaluation of the 
risk inherent in its entire loan portfolio and changes in the nature and 
volume of its loan activity.  Such evaluation, which includes a review of all 
loans of which full collectibility may not be reasonably assured, considers 
specific occurrences, general and local economic conditions, loan portfolio 
composition, historical and local experience and other factors that warrant 
recognition in providing for an adequate allowance for loan losses.  In 
determining the general reserves under these policies, historical charge-offs 
and recoveries, changes in the mix and levels of the various types of loans, 
the general level of non-performing assets and the anticipated net realizable 
values, the current loan portfolio and current economic conditions are 
considered.  The Bank also requires additional reserves for all classified 
loans.

     While management believes that it uses the best information available to 
determine the allowance for losses on loans, unforeseen market conditions 
could result in adjustments to the allowance for losses on loans, and net 
earnings could be significantly affected, if circumstances differ 
substantially from the assumptions used in making the final determination.

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

     HMN and the Bank utilize the available for sale securities portfolio in 
virtually all aspects of asset/liability management strategy.  In making 
investment decisions, the Investment/Asset - Liability Committee considers, 
among other things, the yield and interest rate objectives, the credit risk 
position and the projected cash flow requirements.

     The Bank must maintain minimum levels of investments that qualify as 
liquid assets under OTS regulations.  Liquidity may increase or decrease 
depending upon the availability of funds and comparative yields on 
investments in relation to the return on loans. Cash flow projections are 
regularly reviewed and updated to assure that adequate liquidity is 
maintained. At December 31, 1997, the Bank's liquidity ratio (liquid assets 
as a percentage of net withdrawable savings deposits and current borrowings) 
was 19.39%.  The Bank's level of liquidity is a result of management's 
asset/liability strategy.  See "Regulation - Liquidity."

     SECURITIES.  Federally chartered savings institutions have the authority 
to invest in various types of liquid assets, including United States Treasury 
obligations, securities of various federal agencies, certain certificates of 
deposit of insured banks and savings institutions, certain bankers' 
acceptances, repurchase agreements and federal funds.  Subject to various 
restrictions, federally chartered savings institutions may also invest their 
assets in commercial paper, investment grade corporate debt securities and 
mutual funds whose assets conform to the investments that a federally 
chartered savings institution is otherwise authorized to make directly.

     The investment strategy of HMN and the Bank has been directed toward a 
mix of high-quality assets (primarily government and agency obligations) with 
short and intermediate terms to maturity.  At December 31, 1997, HMN did not 
own any investment securities of a single issuer which exceeded 10% of HMN's 
stockholder's equity other than U.S. government or federal agency obligations.

     The Bank invests a portion of its liquid assets in interest-earning 
overnight deposits of the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Des Moines and 
various money market mutual funds.  Other investments include high grade 
medium-term (up to three years) corporate debt securities, medium-term 
federal agency notes, and a variety of other types of mutual funds which 
invest in adjustable-rate, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed 
securities, repurchase agreements and U.S. Treasury and agency obligations.  
HMN invests in the same type of investment securities as the Bank and also 
invests in taxable and tax exempt municipal obligations and corporate 
equities such as preferred and common stock. See Notes 3 and 4 of the Notes 
to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report for additional 
information regarding HMN's securities portfolio.



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<PAGE>

     The following table sets forth the composition of HMN's securities 
portfolio, excluding mortgage-backed and related securities, at the dates 
indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          December 31,
                                    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        1997                                             1996                
                                    ------------------------------------------     --------------------------------------------
                                    Amortized    Adjusted    Market      % of      Amortized    Adjusted     Market     % of
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                Cost          To        Value      Total       Cost          To         Value     Total
                                    ---------    --------    ------      -----     ---------    --------     ------     ----- 
<S>                                 <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>
Securities available for sale:
  U.S. government and agency    
    obligations . . . . . . . . . . $  43,403        (60)     43,343     49.98%      $29,600       (322)     29,278     49.93% 
  Municipal obligations . . . . . .         0          0           0      0.00             0          0           0      0.00 
  Corporate debt  . . . . . . . . .     2,903          0       2,903      3.35         1,091          1       1,092      1.86 
  Corporate equity(1) . . . . . . .     8,017      1,021       9,038     10.42         7,796        386       8,182     13.96  
  Stock of federal agencies(1). . .    14,034        605      14,639     16.88         3,874         49       3,923      6.69  
Securities held to maturity:
  U.S. agency obligations . . . . .         0                      0      0.00             0                      0      0.00
  Municipal obligations . . . . . .         0                      0      0.00             0                      0      0.00
  Corporate debt  . . . . . . . . .         0                      0      0.00         1,000                  1,001      1.71 
                                    ---------                 ------     -----     ---------                 ------     ----- 
    Subtotal  . . . . . . . . . . .    68,357                 69,923     80.63        43,361                 43,476     74.15   
    FHLB stock  . . . . . . . . . .     7,432                  7,432      8.57         5,434                  5,434      9.27   
                                    ---------                 ------     -----     ---------                 ------     ----- 
    Total investment securities                           
    and FHLB stock. . . . . . . . .    75,789                 77,355     89.20        48,795                 48,910     83.42
                                    ---------                 ------     -----     ---------                 ------     ----- 
Average remaining life of                                 
  investment securities excluding                         
  FHLB stock. . . . . . . . . . . .   2.5 years                                     3.4 years 
                                                          
Other Interest-earning Assets:                            
  Cash equivalents  . . . . . . . .     9,365                  9,365     10.80         9,718                 9,718     16.58 
                                    ---------                 ------     -----     ---------                ------     ----- 
    Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . $  85,154                 86,720    100.00%      $58,513                58,628    100.00%
                                    ---------                 ------     -----     ---------                ------     ----- 
                                    ---------                 ------     -----     ---------                ------     ----- 
Average remaining life or term
 to repricing of investment
 securities and other 
 interest-earning assets,
 excluding FHLB stock . . . . .       2.3 years                                      2.8 years

<CAPTION>
                                                    December 31,
                                    ------------------------------------------
                                                        1995                  
                                    ------------------------------------------
                                    Amortized    Adjusted    Market      % of 
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                Cost          To        Value      Total
                                    ---------    --------    ------      -----
<S>                                 <C>          <C>         <C>         <C> 
Securities available for sale:
  U.S. government and agency
    obligations . . . . . . . . . . $  21,896       (566)    21,330      50.58%
  Municipal obligations . . . . . .     1,600          1      1,601       3.80 
  Corporate debt  . . . . . . . . .       851          9        860       2.04 
  Corporate equity(1) . . . . . . .     6,898        174      7,072      16.77 
  Stock of federal agencies(1). . .     1,004         37      1,041       2.47
Securities held to maturity:
  U.S. agency obligations . . . . .         0                     0       0.00
  Municipal obligations . . . . . .       228                   229       0.54
  Corporate debt  . . . . . . . . .     2,999                 2,995       7.10 
                                    ---------                ------      -----
    Subtotal  . . . . . . . . . . .    35,476                35,128      83.30 
FHLB stock  . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,802                 3,802       9.02
                                    ---------                ------      -----
    Total investment securities                                       
     and FHLB stock . . . . . . . .    39,278                38,930      92.32
Average remaining life of            
  investment securities excluding 
  FHLB stock  . . . . . . . . . . .  3.0 years
Other Interest-earning Assets:   
  Cash equivalents  . . . . . . . .  $  3,238                 3,238       7.68
                                    ---------                ------      -----
    Total . . . . . . . . . . . . .    42,516                42,168     100.00%
                                    ---------                ------      -----
                                    ---------                ------      -----

Average remaining life or term
 to repricing of investment
 securities and other 
 interest-earning assets,
 excluding FHLB stock . . . . . . .  2.7 years

</TABLE>

(1)Average life assigned to corporate equity holdings and stock of federal
agencies is five years.


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<PAGE>

     The composition and maturities of the securities portfolio, excluding 
FHLB stock, mortgage-backed and other related securities, are indicated in 
the following table.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                        December 31, 1997
                                       ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     After 1       After 5 
                                         1 Year     through 5     through 10   No Stated                   Total
                                        or Less       Years         Years       Maturity                 Securities
                                       ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------     ------------------------------------

                                       Amortized    Amortized     Amortized    Amortized     Amortized     Adjusted     Market
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                    Cost         Cost          Cost         Cost         Cost           To        Value
                                       ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------     --------     ---------
<S>                                    <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>          <C>
Securities available for sale:
  U.S. government securities  . . . .  $  11,482       31,921             0            0        43,403         (60)        43,343
  Corporate debt  . . . . . . . . . .        993          910         1,000            0         2,903           0          2,903
  Corporate equity  . . . . . . . . .          0            0             0        8,017         8,017       1,021          9,038
  Stock of federal agencies . . . . .          0            0             0       14,034        14,034         605         14,639
                                       ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------                  ---------
Total stock . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $  12,475       32,831         1,000       22,051        68,357                     69,923
                                       ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------                  ---------
                                       ---------    ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------                  ---------
Weighted average yield  . . . . . . .       4.22%       6.46%          8.80%        6.12%        5.98%

</TABLE>


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<PAGE>
     
     MORTGAGE-BACKED AND RELATED SECURITIES.  In order to supplement loan 
production (particularly those of interest rate sensitive loans) and achieve 
its asset/liability management goals, HMN invests in mortgage-backed and 
related securities.  All of the mortgage-backed and related securities owned 
by HMN are issued, insured or guaranteed either directly or indirectly by a 
federal agency or are rated "AA" or higher.  At December 31, 1997, HMN had 
$135.9 million of mortgage-backed and related securities all classified as 
available for sale, compared to $135.2 at December 31, 1996, of which $133.4 
million were classified as available for sale.

     At December 31, 1997, HMN had $23.3 million invested in CMOs which have 
floating interest rates that change either monthly or quarterly compared to 
$43.5 million at December 31, 1996 and $69.8 million at December 31, 1995.  
HMN decreased its investment in floating rate CMOs in order to invest in 
mortgage loans and meet other cash needs.  

     The projected weighted average life of the $61.8 million fixed rate CMO 
security portfolio is approximately 2.5 years using median prepayment speeds 
projected by the Bloomberg security system.  The contractual maturities of 
the mortgage-backed and related securities portfolio without any prepayment 
assumptions at December 31, 1997 is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                              December 31,
                                                                                                 1997
                                                    5 Years    5 to 10    10 to 20   Over 20    Balance
(Dollars in Thousands)                              or Less     Years      Years      Years    Outstanding
                                                   --------    --------   --------   --------  -----------
<S>                                                <C>         <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>
Securities available for sale:
  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. . . .    $ 17,256       1,409      4,166      7,249     30,080
  Federal National Mortgage Association . . . .       3,444       1,922      2,629      6,345     14,340
  Government National Mortgage Association. . .           0          17      2,621      3,581      6,219
  Other mortgage-backed securities. . . . . . .           0           0          0        185        185
  Collateralized Mortgage Obligations . . . . .       2,793       3,736     25,583     52,999     85,111
                                                   --------    --------   --------   --------   --------
     Total  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $ 23,493       7,084     34,999     70,359    135,935
                                                   --------    --------   --------   --------   --------
                                                   --------    --------   --------   --------   --------
  Weighted average yield  . . . . . . . . . . .        6.33%       7.23%      7.02%      6.78%      6.79%

</TABLE>

     At December 31, 1997, HMN did not have any non-agency mortgage-backed or 
related securities in excess of 10% of its stockholders' equity, except for a 
$12.0 million collateralized mortgage obligation issued by Bear Stearns with 
an AAA rating by Moody's.

     CMOs are securities derived by reallocating the cash flows from 
mortgage-backed securities or pools of mortgage loans in order to create 
multiple classes, or tranches, of securities with coupon rates and average 
lives that differ from the underlying collateral as a whole.  The terms to 
maturity of any particular tranche is dependent upon the prepayment speed of 
the underlying collateral as well as the structure of the particular CMO.  
Although a significant proportion of HMN's CMOs are in tranches which have 
been structured (through the use of cash flow priority and "support" 
tranches) to give somewhat more predictable cash flows, the cash flow and 
hence the value of CMOs is subject to change.

     To assess price volatility, the Federal Financial Institutions 
Examination Council ("FFIEC") adopted a policy in 1992 which requires an 
annual "stress" test of mortgage derivative securities.  This policy, which 
has been adopted by the OTS, requires the Bank to annually test its CMOs and 
other mortgage-related securities to determine whether they are "high-risk" 
or "nonhigh-risk securities".   At December 31, 1997, the Bank had $6.7 
million of CMO's which were classified as high-risk securities under the OTS 
guidelines.

     Mortgage-backed and related securities can serve as collateral for 
borrowings and, through sales and repayments, as a source of liquidity.  In 
addition, mortgage-backed and related securities available for sale can be 
sold to respond to changes in economic conditions.  For information regarding 
the carrying and 

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<PAGE>

market values of HMN's mortgage-backed and related securities portfolio, see 
Notes 3 and 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual 
Report.

     MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS. On December 5, 1997 HMN, through its wholly 
owned subsidiary, the Bank, completed its merger with Marshalltown Financial 
Corporation (MFC) pursuant to a merger agreement dated July 1, 1997. Refer to 
Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report 
for information on assets acquired in the merger.

SOURCES OF FUNDS

     GENERAL.  The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, payments 
(including prepayments) of loan principal, interest earned on loans and 
securities, repayments of securities, borrowings and other funds provided 
from operations.

     DEPOSITS.  The Bank offers a variety of deposit accounts having a wide 
range of interest rates and terms.  The Bank's deposits consist of passbook, 
NOW, money market, non-interest bearing checking and certificate accounts 
(including individual retirement accounts).  The Bank relies primarily on 
competitive pricing policies and customer service to attract and retain these 
deposits.

     The variety of deposit accounts offered by the Bank has allowed it to be 
competitive in obtaining funds and to respond with flexibility to changes in 
consumer demand.  As customers have become more interest rate conscious, the 
Bank has become more susceptible to short-term fluctuations in deposit flows. 
The Bank manages the pricing of its deposits in keeping with its 
asset/liability management, profitability and growth objectives.  Based on 
its experience, the Bank believes that its passbook and NOW accounts are 
relatively stable sources of deposits.  However, the ability of the Bank to 
attract and maintain certificate deposits, and the rates paid on these 
deposits, has been and will continue to be significantly affected by market 
conditions.

     The following table sets forth the savings flows at the Bank during the 
periods indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                 Year Ended December 31,     
                                         -----------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                      1997         1996        1995    
                                         ----------   ----------  ----------
<S>                                      <C>          <C>         <C>
Opening balance . . . . . . . . . . .    $  362,477      373,539     350,575
MFC deposits acquired . . . . . . . . .     103,612            0           0
Deposits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     370,761      351,330     339,781
Withdrawals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     385,002      378,009     331,481
Interest credited . . . . . . . . . . .      15,500       15,617      14,664
                                         ----------   ----------  ----------
  Ending balance  . . . . . . . . . . .     467,348      362,477     373,539
                                         ----------   ----------  ----------
Net increase (decrease) . . . . . . .    $  104,871      (11,062)     22,964
                                         ----------   ----------  ----------
                                         ----------   ----------  ----------
Percent increase (decrease) . . . . . .       28.93%       (2.96)%      6.55%
                                         ----------   ----------  ----------
                                         ----------   ----------  ----------

</TABLE>

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     The following table sets forth the dollar amount of savings deposits in 
the various types of deposit programs offered by the Bank as of December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                           1997                         1996                        1995
                                                  ----------------------      -----------------------      ----------------------
                                                                Percent                      Percent                     Percent
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                              Amount      of Total        Amount       of Total        Amount      of Total
                                                  ---------     --------      ---------      --------      ---------     --------
<S>                                               <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>           <C>
TRANSACTIONS AND SAVINGS DEPOSITS(1):

Non-interest checking . . . . . . . . . . . .     $   3,833       0.82%       $   2,389        0.66%       $   2,505       0.67%
NOW Accounts - 1.5% (2) . . . . . . . . . . .        23,144       4.95           17,589        4.85           15,997       4.28
Passbook Accounts - 2.62%(3). . . . . . . . .        36,199       7.75           30,070        8.29           29,384       7.86
Money Market Accounts - 3.34% (4) . . . . . .        24,807       5.31           16,533        4.56           18,472       4.95
                                                  ---------     --------      ---------      --------      ---------     --------
  Total Non-Certificates  . . . . . . . . . .     $  87,983      18.83%       $  66,581       18.36%       $  66,358      17.76%
                                                  ---------     --------      ---------      --------      ---------     --------

CERTIFICATES:

 3.00 -  3.99%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $     727       0.15%       $     425        0.12%       $       0       0.00%
 4.00 -  4.99%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        24,155       5.17           22,553        6.22           22,440       6.01
 5.00 -  5.99%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       162,916      34.86          168,040       46.36          152,971      40.95
 6.00 -  6.99%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       178,847      38.27           76,704       21.16           89,754      24.03
 7.00 -  7.99%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        11,627       2.49           28,077        7.75           40,721      10.90
 8.00 -  8.99%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         1,091       0.23               96        0.03            1,294       0.35
 9.00 -  9.99%  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             2       0.00                1        0.00                1       0.00
10.00% and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             0       0.00                0        0.00                0       0.00
                                                  ---------     --------      ---------      --------      ---------     --------
  Total Certificates  . . . . . . . . . . . .       379,365      81.17          295,896       81.64          307,181      82.24
                                                  ---------     --------      ---------      --------      ---------     --------
     Total Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $ 467,348     100.00%       $ 362,477      100.00%      $  373,539     100.00%
                                                  ---------     --------      ---------      --------      ---------     --------
                                                  ---------     --------      ---------      --------      ---------     --------

</TABLE>

- - -----------------------------
(1) Reflects rates paid on transaction and savings deposits at December 31, 
    1997.
(2) The rate on NOW Accounts for 1996 was 2.01% and 1995 was 2.22%.
(3) The rate on Passbook Accounts for 1996 and 1995 was 2.50%.
(4) The rate on Money Market Accounts for 1996 and 1995 was 2.83%.


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The following table shows rate and maturity information for the Bank's
certificates of deposit as of December 31, 1997.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                    3.00-      4.00-     5.00-     6.00-     7.00-     8.00-       9.00-                Percent
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)              3.99%      4.99%     5.99%     6.99%     7.99%     8.99%       9.99%     Total      of Total
                                    -----      -----     -----     -----     -----     -----       -----    -------     --------
Certificate accounts maturing in
quarter ending:
<S>                                <C>         <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>        <C>
March 31, 1998  . . . . . . . . .  $   709     8,756     38,831    10,304     5,525      594          0      64,719     17.05
June 30, 1998 . . . . . . . . . .       18     6,845     30,059    17,525     1,906       95          0      56,448     14.88
September 30, 1998  . . . . . . .        0     2,769     29,934    31,065     1,407       93          0      65,268     17.20
December 31, 1998 . . . . . . . .        0     3,690     16,620    51,060     1,476       50          0      72,896     19.22
March 31, 1999  . . . . . . . . .        0       494     14,321    21,027       473      247          0      36,562      9.64
June 30, 1999 . . . . . . . . . .        0       587      7,057     8,933       241       12          2      16,832      4.44
September 30, 1999  . . . . . . .        0       403      5,324     5,745       335        0          0      11,807      3.11
December 31, 1999 . . . . . . . .        0       420      3,031     1,662       264        0          0       5,377      1.42
March 31, 2000  . . . . . . . . .        0       136      1,287     1,383         0        0          0       2,806      0.74
June 30, 2000 . . . . . . . . . .        0        55      1,402     1,562         0        0          0       3,019      0.80
September 30, 2000  . . . . . . .        0         0      2,256    13,675         0        0          0      15,931      4.20
December 31, 2000 . . . . . . . .        0         0      2,789     3,536         0        0          0       6,325      1.67
Thereafter  . . . . . . . . . . .        0         0     10,005    11,370         0        0          0      21,375      5.63
                                   -------    ------    -------   -------    ------    -----       ----     -------    -------
   Total  . . . . . . . . . . .    $   727    24,155    162,916   178,847    11,627    1,091          2     379,365    100.00%
                                   -------    ------    -------   -------    ------    -----       ----     -------    -------
                                   -------    ------    -------   -------    ------    -----       ----     -------    -------
   Percent of total . . . . . . .     0.19%     6.37%     42.95%    47.14%     3.06%    0.29%      0.00%    100.00%
                                   -------    ------    -------   -------    ------    -----       ----     -------
                                   -------    ------    -------   -------    ------    -----       ----     -------
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

     The following table indicates the amount of the Bank's certificates of 
deposit and other deposits by time remaining until maturity as of December 
31, 1997.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                     Maturity   
                                     ----------------------------------------
                                                  Over       Over   
                                     3 Months    3 to 6    6 to 12     Over 
                                     or Less     Months     Months   12 months    Total  
                                     --------    ------    -------   ---------   -------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                 <C>          <C>       <C>       <C>         <C>
Certificates of deposit less
 than $100,000  . . . . . . . .     $  51,964    48,648    126,772     111,159   338,543
Certificates of deposit of
 $100,000 or more . . . . . . . .       5,120     4,277      8,025       8,874    26,296
Public funds (1)  . . . . . . . . .     7,635     3,523      3,368           0    14,526
                                    ---------    ------    -------     -------   -------
  Total certificates of
    deposit . . . . . . . . . .     $  64,719    56,448    138,165     120,033   379,365
                                    ---------    ------    -------     -------   -------
                                    ---------    ------    -------     -------   -------
</TABLE>
- - ---------------
(1)Deposits from governmental and other public entities.

For additional information regarding the composition of the Bank's deposits, 
see Note 11 of the Notes to  Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual 
Report. For additional information on certificate maturities and the impact 
on HMN's liquidity see Liquidity Management starting on page 20 of the Annual 
Report.

     BORROWINGS.  The Bank's other available sources of funds include 
advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Des Moines and other 
borrowings.  As a member of the FHLB of Des Moines, the Bank is required to 
own capital stock in the FHLB of Des Moines and is authorized to apply for 
advances from the FHLB of Des Moines.  Each FHLB credit program has its own 
interest rate, which may be fixed or variable, and range of maturities.  The 
FHLB of Des Moines may prescribe the acceptable uses for these advances, as 
well as limitations on the size of the advances and repayment provisions.  
Consistent with its asset/liability management strategy, the Bank has 
utilized FHLB advances from time to time to extend the term to maturity of 
its liabilities.  Also, the Bank has used FHLB borrowings to fund loan demand 
and other investment opportunities and to offset deposit outflows.  At 
December 31, 1997, the Bank had $127.7 million of FHLB advances outstanding.  
On such date, the Bank had a collateral pledge arrangement with the FHLB of 
Des Moines pursuant to which the Bank may borrow up to an additional $150.0 
million for liquidity purposes.  See "Financial Review - Federal Home Loan 
Bank Advances" and Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
in the Annual Report.

     The following table sets forth the maximum month-end balance and average 
balance of FHLB advances and other borrowings for the periods indicated.
                                                    
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            Year Ended
                                                            December 31,
                                                     --------------------------
                                                      1997      1996      1995  
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                               ------    ------    ------
<S>                                                 <C>        <C>        <C>
MAXIMUM BALANCE:
  FHLB advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $128,007   106,436    74,534
  FHLB short-term borrowings and open line of
  credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      60,429    64,429    42,429
AVERAGE BALANCE:
  FHLB advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    112,500    89,656    65,069
  FHLB short-term borrowings  . . . . . . . . . .     45,598    47,949    20,812

</TABLE>
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<PAGE>

     The following table sets forth certain information as to the Bank's FHLB 
advances at the dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            December 31,  
                                                     ------------------------
                                                      1997     1996     1995  
                                                     ------   ------   ------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                 <C>       <C>      <C>
FHLB short-term borrowings  . . . . . . . . . .     $43,250   46,429   33,429

Weighted average interest rate of
 FHLB short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . . . .      5.85%    5.52%    6.05%

</TABLE>

SERVICE CORPORATIONS OF THE BANK

     As a federally chartered savings bank, the Bank is permitted by OTS 
regulations to invest up to 2% of its assets in the stock of, or loans to, 
service corporation subsidiaries, and may invest an additional 1% of its 
assets in service corporations where such additional funds are used for 
inner-city or community development purposes.  In addition to investments in 
service corporations, federal institutions are permitted to invest an 
unlimited amount in operating subsidiaries engaged solely in activities which 
a federal savings bank may engage in directly.

     Osterud Insurance Agency, Inc. ("OIAI"), a Minnesota corporation, was 
organized in 1983.  OIAI operated as an insurance agency until 1986 when its 
assets were sold.  OIAI remained inactive until 1993 when it began offering 
credit life insurance, annuity products and mutual fund products to the 
Bank's customers and others.  At December 31, 1997, the Bank's liability 
related to OIAI was $21,000.  OIAI recorded net income of $12,000 for the 
year ended December 31, 1997.

     MSL Financial Corporation ("MSL") was acquired in the MFC merger. MSL 
offered annuity products to MFC customers and also has an investment in FHLMC 
preferred stock.

COMPETITION

     The Bank faces strong competition both in originating real estate loans 
and in attracting deposits.  Competition in originating loans comes primarily 
from mortgage bankers, commercial banks, credit unions and other savings 
institutions, which also make loans secured by real estate located in the 
Bank's market area.  The Bank competes for loans principally on the basis of 
the interest rates and loan fees it charges, the types of loans it originates 
and the quality of services it provides to borrowers.

     Competition for those deposits is principally from money market and 
mutual funds, securities firms, commercial banks and other savings 
institutions located in the same communities.  The ability of the Bank to 
attract and retain deposits depends on its ability to provide an investment 
opportunity that satisfies the requirements of investors as to rate of 
return, liquidity, risk, convenient locations and other factors.  The Bank 
competes for these deposits by offering a variety of deposit accounts at 
competitive rates, convenient business hours and a customer oriented staff.   

OTHER CORPORATIONS OWNED BY HMN

     HMN has two other wholly owned subsidiaries, HMN Mortgage Services, Inc. 
("MSI") and Security Finance Corporation ("SFC"). MSI operates a mortgage 
banking and mortgage brokerage facilities located in Eden Prairie and 
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park are located in the 
Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area. MSI's primary function is to 
originate and/or purchase single family residential loans for resale on the 
secondary market to FNMA, FHLMC or other third parties. It also from 


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<PAGE>

time to time purchases mortgage servicing rights from other lenders. SFC 
invests in commercial loans and commercial real estate loans located 
throughout the United States which were originated by third parties.

EMPLOYEES

     At December 31, 1997, HMN had a total of 150 full-time equivalent 
employees.  None of the employees of HMN or its subsidiaries are represented 
by any collective bargaining unit.  Management considers its employee 
relations to be good.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS

     Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors of HMN and the 
Bank.  The business experience of each executive officer of HMN and the Bank 
who is not also a director of HMN is set forth below. Unless otherwise 
indicated, such individuals have held their current positions for at least 
five years.

     DWAIN C. JORGENSEN.  Mr. Jorgensen, age 49, is Vice President, 
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of HMN and the Bank.  Mr. Jorgensen 
has held such positions with the Bank since 1989.  From 1983 to 1989, Mr. 
Jorgensen was an Assistant Vice President and Operations Officer with the 
Bank.  

     SUSAN K. KOLLING.  Mrs. Kolling, age 46, is Senior Vice President of HMN 
and is Senior Vice President of Marketing of the Bank, a position she has 
held since 1995.  Prior to such time, she served as Vice President from 1992 
through 1994 and as a Loan Officer from 1981 through 1991.  Mrs. Kolling 
began her career with the Bank in 1969.  

     TIMOTHY P. JOHNSON.  Mr. Johnson, age 45, is Vice President and 
Treasurer of HMN and the Bank, a position he has held since 1997. Prior to 
such time, he served as Treasurer from 1992 to 1997.  From 1983 to 1992, Mr. 
Johnson was Chief Financial Officer of St. Louis Bank for Savings, Duluth, 
Minnesota.

     ROXANNE M. HELLICKSON.  Mrs. Hellickson, age 37, is Vice President/Loan 
Administrator and Corporate Secretary of HMN and the Bank.  She served as 
Assistant Secretary of the Bank from 1992 to 1994 and was secretary to the 
Bank's President and a loan officer from 1989 to 1992.  Mrs. Hellickson began 
her career with the Bank in 1979.

                                   REGULATION

GENERAL

     The Bank is a federally chartered savings bank, the deposits of which 
are federally insured and backed by the full faith and credit of the United 
States Government.  Accordingly, the Bank is subject to broad federal 
regulation and oversight extending to all its operations.  The Bank is a 
member of the FHLB of Des Moines and is subject to certain limited regulation 
by the Federal Reserve Board.  The Bank is a member of the Savings 
Association Insurance Fund ("SAIF") and the deposits of the Bank are insured 
by the FDIC.  As a result, the FDIC has certain regulatory and examination 
authority over the Bank.  As the savings and loan holding company of the 
Bank, HMN also is subject to federal regulation and oversight.  The purpose 
of the regulation of HMN and other holding companies is to protect subsidiary 
savings associations.  

     Certain of these regulatory requirements and restrictions are discussed 
below.

FEDERAL REGULATION OF SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS

     The OTS has extensive authority over the operations of savings 
associations.  As part of this authority, the Bank is required to file 
periodic reports with the OTS and is subject to periodic examinations 



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<PAGE>

by the OTS and the FDIC.  The last regular OTS examination of the Bank was 
dated May 1997.  The Bank has not been scheduled for an examination in 1998, 
except for an on-site year 2000 examination which started on March 23, 1998.  
When these examinations are conducted by the OTS and the FDIC, the examiners 
may require the Bank to provide for higher general or specific loan loss 
reserves.  Financial institutions in various regions of the United States 
have been called upon by examiners to write down assets and to establish 
increased levels of reserves, primarily as a result of perceived weaknesses 
in real estate values and a more restrictive regulatory climate.

     The OTS has established a schedule for the assessment of fees upon all 
savings associations to fund the operations of the OTS.  The general 
assessment, to be paid on a semi-annual basis, is computed upon the savings 
association's total assets as reported in the association's latest quarterly 
thrift financial report.  Savings associations (unlike the Bank) that are 
classified as "troubled" (I.E., having a supervisory rating of "4" or "5" or 
subject to a conservatorship) are required to pay a 50% premium over the 
standard assessment. The Bank's OTS assessment for the year ended December 
31, 1997 was approximately $122,000.

     The OTS also has extensive enforcement authority over all savings 
institutions and their holding companies, including the Bank and HMN.  This 
enforcement authority includes, among other things, the ability to assess 
civil money penalties, to issue cease-and-desist or removal orders and to 
initiate injunctive actions.  In general, these enforcement actions may be 
initiated for violations of laws and regulations and unsafe or unsound 
practices.  Other actions or inactions may provide the basis for enforcement 
action, including misleading or untimely reports filed with the OTS.  Except 
under certain circumstances, public disclosure of final enforcement actions 
by the OTS is required.

     In addition, the investment, lending and branching authority of the Bank 
is prescribed by federal laws and regulations, and it is prohibited from 
engaging in any activities not permitted by such laws and regulations.  For 
instance, no savings institution may invest in non-investment grade corporate 
debt securities.  In addition, unless approved by the OTS, the permissible 
level of investment by federal associations in loans secured by 
non-residential real property may not exceed 400% of regulatory capital.  
Federal savings associations are also generally authorized to branch 
nationwide.  The Bank is in compliance with the noted restrictions.  

     The Bank's general permissible lending limit for loans-to-one-borrower 
is equal to the greater of $500,000, or 15%, of unimpaired capital and 
surplus (except for loans fully secured by certain readily marketable 
collateral, in which case this limit is increased to 25% of unimpaired 
capital and surplus). At December 31, 1997, the Bank's lending limit under 
this restriction was $9.2 million. The Bank is in compliance with the 
loans-to-one borrower limitation.  

     In December 1991, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement 
Act of 1991 ("FDICIA") was enacted into law.  FDICIA provides for, among 
other things, the recapitalization of the Bank Insurance Fund; adoption of 
safety and soundness standards; enhanced federal supervision of depository 
institutions, including greater authority for the appointment of a 
conservator or receiver for undercapitalized institutions; the establishment 
of risk-based deposit insurance premiums; liberalization of the qualified 
thrift lender test; greater restrictions on transactions with affiliates; and 
mandated consumer protection disclosures with respect to deposit accounts.  
See "- Insurance of Accounts and Regulation by the FDIC," "- Regulatory 
Capital Requirements" and "- Qualified Thrift Lender Test."

     The OTS, as well as the other federal banking agencies, have issued 
proposed safety and soundness standards on matters such as loan underwriting 
and documentation, internal controls and audit systems, interest rate risk 
exposure, compensation and other employee benefits.  The proposal also 
establishes the maximum ratio of classified assets to total capital (which 
for this purpose includes loss allowances exceeding the amount includable for 
regulatory capital purposes) at 100% and the minimum level of earnings 
sufficient to absorb losses without impairing capital.  Earnings will be 
sufficient if the net income over the last four 



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quarters is assumed to continue over the next four quarters and the 
institution would otherwise remain in capital compliance. Any institution 
which fails to comply with these standards must submit a compliance plan.  A 
failure to submit a plan or to comply with an approved plan will subject the 
institution to further enforcement action. The proposal also requires savings 
and loan holding companies to ensure that transactions and relationships with 
their subsidiary savings associations do not have a detrimental effect on the 
safe and sound operation of the association. No assurance can be given as to 
the final form of the proposed regulations.

     The Bank is subject to a wide array of other laws and regulations, both 
federal and state, including, but not limited to, usury laws, the CRA and 
regulations thereunder, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B, 
Regulation E Electronic Funds Transfer requirements, the Truth-in-Lending Act 
and Regulation Z, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Regulation X. 
The Bank is also subject to laws and regulations that may impose liablitiy on 
lenders and owners for clean-up costs and other costs stemming from hazardous 
waste located on property securing real estate loans made by lenders or on 
real estate that is owned by lenders following a foreclosure or otherwise.

INSURANCE OF ACCOUNTS AND REGULATION BY THE FDIC

     The Bank is a member of the SAIF, which is administered by the FDIC. 
Savings deposits are insured up to applicable limits by the FDIC and such 
insurance is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States 
Government.  As insurer, the FDIC imposes deposit insurance premiums and is 
authorized to conduct examinations of and to require reporting by 
FDIC-insured institutions.  It also may prohibit any FDIC-insured institution 
from engaging in any activity the FDIC determines by regulation or order to 
pose a serious risk to the SAIF.  The FDIC also has the authority to initiate 
enforcement actions against savings associations, after giving the OTS an 
opportunity to take such action, and may terminate the deposit insurance if 
it determines that the institution has engaged or is engaging in unsafe or 
unsound practices, or is in an unsafe or unsound condition.

     FDICIA also requires the FDIC to implement a risk-based deposit 
insurance assessment system.  Pursuant to this requirement, the FDIC adopted 
a transitional risk-based assessment system, effective January 1, 1993, under 
which all insured depository institutions are placed into one of nine 
categories and assessed insurance premiums, ranging from .23% to .31% of 
deposits, based upon their level of capital and supervisory evaluation.  The 
permanent system, adopted in June 1993 and effective January 1, 1994, 
continued the risk classification system established under the transitional 
rule.  Under the system, institutions classified as well capitalized (I.E., a 
core capital ratio of at least 5%, a ratio of Tier 1 or core capital to 
risk-weighted assets ("Tier 1 risk-based capital") of at least 6% and a 
risk-based capital ratio of at least 10%) and considered healthy would pay 
the lowest premium while institutions that are less than adequately 
capitalized (I.E., core and Tier 1 risk-based capital ratios of less than 4% 
or a risk-based capital ratio of less than 8%) and considered of substantial 
supervisory concern would pay the highest premium. Risk classification of all 
insured institutions will be made by the FDIC for each semi-annual assessment 
period.

     The FDIC is authorized to increase assessment rates, on a semi-annual 
basis, if it determines that the reserve ratio of the SAIF will be less than 
the designated reserve ratio of 1.25% of SAIF insured deposits.  In setting 
these increased assessments, the FDIC must seek to restore the reserve ratio 
to that designated reserve level, or such higher reserve ratio as established 
by the FDIC.  In addition, under FDICIA, the FDIC may impose special 
assessments on SAIF members to repay amounts borrowed from the United States 
Treasury or for any other reason deemed necessary by the FDIC.

     The Deposit Insurance Fund Act of 1996 (DIFA) was enacted on September 
30, 1996.  DIFA addressed the inadequate funding of the (SAIF). In order to 
recapitalize the SAIF, DIFA imposed a one-time assessment on all thrift 
institutions.  The Bank's assessment was a pretax charge of $2,351,563 and 
was recognized in the third quarter of 1996.

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     DIFA also addressed the funding for the Financing Corp. (FICO) bonds. 
Thrifts will pay 6.4 basis points per $100 of deposits from January 1, 1997 
to December 31, 1999.  From January 1, 2000 until the FICO bonds are retired 
in 2019, the estimated assessment to retire the FICO bonds is expected to be 
2.5 basis points per $100 of deposits.

     DIFA proposed that the Bank Insurance Fund (BIF) and SAIF be merged on 
January 1, 1999, provided no insurance depository institution is a savings 
association on that date.  At this time, HMN does not know what effect, if 
any, the proposed legislation or charter revisions will have on future 
operations.

REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

     Federally insured savings associations, such as the Bank, are required 
to maintain a minimum level of regulatory capital.  The OTS has established 
capital standards, including a tangible capital requirement, a leverage ratio 
(or core capital) requirement and a risk-based capital requirement applicable 
to such savings associations.  These capital requirements must be generally 
as stringent as the comparable capital requirements for national banks.  The 
OTS is also authorized to impose capital requirements in excess of these 
standards on individual associations on a case-by-case basis.

     The capital regulations require tangible capital of at least 1.5% of 
adjusted total assets (as defined by regulation).  Tangible capital generally 
includes common stockholders' equity and retained earnings, and certain 
noncumulative perpetual preferred stock.  In addition, all intangible assets, 
other than a limited amount of purchased mortgage servicing rights, must be 
deducted from tangible capital.  At December 31, 1997, the Bank had goodwill 
of $6.0 million and $510,000 of mortgage servicing rights which were required 
to be deducted from stockholders' equity to arrive at tangible capital.  

     The OTS regulations establish special capitalization requirements for 
savings associations that own subsidiaries.  Under these regulations certain 
subsidiaries are consolidated for capital purposes and others are excluded 
from assets and capital.  In determining compliance with the capital 
requirements, all subsidiaries engaged solely in activities permissible for 
national banks or engaged in certain other activities solely as agent for its 
customers are "includable" subsidiaries that are consolidated for capital 
purposes in proportion to the association's level of ownership, including the 
assets of includable subsidiaries in which the association has a minority 
interest that is not consolidated for GAAP purposes.  For excludable 
subsidiaries the debt and equity investments in such subsidiaries are 
deducted from assets and capital. The subsidiary of the Bank is an includable 
subsidiary.

     At December 31, 1997, the Bank had tangible capital of $54.1 million, or 
8.2% of adjusted total assets, which is $44.2 million above the minimum 
requirement of 1.5% of adjusted total assets in effect on that date.

     The capital standards also require core capital equal to at least 3% of 
adjusted total assets (as defined by regulation).  Core capital generally 
consists of tangible capital plus certain intangible assets.  As a result of 
the prompt corrective action provisions of FDICIA discussed below, however, a 
savings association must maintain a core capital ratio of at least 4% to be 
considered adequately capitalized unless its supervisory condition is such to 
allow it to maintain a 3% ratio.  

      As required by federal law, the OTS has proposed a rule revising its 
minimum core capital requirement to be no less stringent than that imposed on 
national banks.  The OTS has proposed that only those savings associations 
rated a composite one (the highest rating) under the safety and soundness 
rating system for savings associations will be permitted to operate at or 
near the regulatory minimum leverage ratio of 3%.  All other savings 
associations will be required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 4% to 
5%.  The OTS will assess each individual savings association through the 
supervisory process on a case-by-case basis to determine the applicable 
requirement. No assurance can be given as to the final form of any such 

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regulation, the date of its effectiveness or the requirement applicable to 
the Bank.

     At December 31, 1997, the Bank had core capital equal to $54.1 million, 
or 8.2%, of adjusted total assets, which is $34.3 million above the minimum 
leverage ratio requirement of 3% as in effect on that date.

      The OTS risk-based requirement requires savings associations to have 
total capital of at least 8% of risk-weighted assets.  Total capital consists 
of core capital, as defined above, and supplementary capital.  Supplementary 
capital consists of certain permanent and maturing capital instruments that 
do not qualify as core capital and general valuation loan and lease loss 
allowances up to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets. Supplementary 
capital may be used to satisfy the risk-based requirement only to the extent 
of core capital. At December 31, 1997, the Bank had $2.7 million of general 
loss reserves, which were included in capital.

     Certain exclusions from capital and assets are required to be made for 
the purpose of calculating total capital, in addition to the adjustments 
required for calculating core capital.  Such exclusions consist of equity 
investments (as defined by regulation) and that portion of land loans and 
nonresidential construction loans in excess of an 80% loan-to-value ratio and 
reciprocal holdings of qualifying capital instruments.  At December 31, 1997 
the Bank had $266,000 of exclusions from capital.  

     In determining the amount of risk-weighted assets, all assets, including 
certain off-balance sheet items, will be multiplied by a risk weight, ranging 
from 0% to 100%, based on the risk inherent in the type of asset.  For 
example, the OTS has assigned a risk weight of 50% for prudently underwritten 
permanent one-to-four family first lien mortgage loans not more than 90 days 
delinquent and having a loan to value ratio of not more than 80% at 
origination unless insured to such ratio by an insurer approved by the FNMA 
or the FHLMC.

     On December 31, 1997, the Bank had total "risk-based" capital of $56.6 
million and risk-weighted assets of $303.4 million, or total capital of 18.7% 
of risk-weighted assets. This amount was $32.4 million above the 8% 
requirement in effect on that date.

     Under FDICIA, all the federal banking agencies, including the OTS, were 
required to revise their risk-based capital requirements to ensure that such 
requirements account for interest rate risk, concentration of credit risk and 
the risks of non-traditional activities, and that they reflect the actual 
performance of and expected loss on multi-family loans.  Such standards were 
adopted with the enactment of FDICIA.

     The OTS had adopted a rule that required every savings association with 
more than normal interest rate risk to deduct from its total capital, for 
purposes of determining compliance with such requirement, an interest rate 
risk component ("IRR component") equal to 50% of its interest-rate risk 
exposure multiplied by the present value of its assets.  The IRR component is 
a measure of the potential decline in the net portfolio value ("NPV") of a 
savings association, greater than 2% of the present value of its assets, 
based upon a hypothetical 200 basis point increase or decrease in interest 
rates (whichever results in a greater decline).  NPV is the present value of 
expected cash flows from assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet contracts. 
 The rule provided for a two quarter lag between calculating interest rate 
risk and recognizing any deduction from capital. The OTS has decided not to 
require the IRR component to be deducted from the capital calculations of all 
institutions.  It has reserved the right to take the IRR component into 
account in assessing the capital requirements for an individual institution. 
Based upon an IRR component analysis at December 31, 1997, the Bank was 
deemed to have more than "normal" interest rate risk and may, at some time in 
the future, be required to deduct an amount from capital. See "Management's 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - 
Asset/Liability Management" in the Annual Report.

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     Pursuant to FDICIA, the federal banking agencies, including the OTS, 
have adopted regulations authorizing the agencies to require a depository 
institution to maintain an additional amount of total capital to account for 
concentration of credit risk and the risk of non-traditional activities.  

     The OTS and the FDIC are authorized and, under certain circumstances, 
required to take certain actions against associations that fail to meet 
capital requirements.  Effective December 19, 1992, the federal banking 
agencies, including the OTS, were given additional enforcement authority over 
undercapitalized 

depository institutions.  The OTS is generally required to take action to 
restrict the activities of an "undercapitalized association" (generally 
defined to be one with less than either a 4% core ratio, a Tier 1 
risked-based capital ratio or an 8% risk-based capital ratio).  Any such 
association must submit a capital restoration plan and until such plan is 
approved by the OTS may not increase its assets, acquire another institution, 
establish a branch or engage in any new activities, and generally may not 
make capital distributions.  The OTS is authorized to impose the additional 
restrictions, discussed below, that are applicable to significantly 
undercapitalized associations.

      As a condition to the approval of the capital restoration plan, any 
company controlling an undercapitalized association must agree that it will 
enter into a limited capital maintenance guarantee with respect to the 
institution's achievement of its capital requirements.

     Any savings association that fails to comply with its capital plan or is 
"significantly undercapitalized" (I.E., Tier 1 risk-based or core capital 
ratios of less than 3% or a risk-based capital ratio of less than 6%) must be 
made subject to one or more additional specified actions and operating 
restrictions mandated by FDICIA.  These actions and restrictions include 
requiring the issuance of additional voting securities; limitations on asset 
growth; mandated asset reduction; changes in senior management; divestiture, 
merger or acquisition of the association; restrictions on executive 
compensation; and any other action the OTS deems appropriate.  An association 
that becomes "critically undercapitalized" (I.E., a tangible equity to total 
asset ratio of 2% or less) is subject to further mandatory restrictions on 
its activities in addition to those applicable to significantly 
undercapitalized associations.  In addition, the OTS must appoint a receiver 
(or conservator with the concurrence of the FDIC) for a savings association, 
with certain limited exceptions, within 90 days after it becomes critically 
undercapitalized.

     Any undercapitalized association is also subject to other possible 
enforcement actions by the OTS or the FDIC.  Such actions could include a 
capital directive, a cease-and-desist order, civil money penalties, the 
establishment of restrictions on all aspects of the association's operations, 
the appointment of a receiver or conservator or a forced merger into another 
institution.

     If the OTS determines that an association is in an unsafe or unsound 
condition, or is engaged in an unsafe or unsound practice, it is authorized 
to reclassify a well-capitalized association as an adequately capitalized 
association, and if the association is adequately capitalized, to impose the 
restrictions applicable to an undercapitalized association.  If the 
association is undercapitalized, the OTS is authorized to impose the 
restrictions applicable to a significantly undercapitalized association.

     The imposition by the OTS or the FDIC of any of these measures on the 
Bank may have a substantial adverse effect on the Bank's operations and 
profitability and the value of HMN's stock.  HMN shareholders do not have 
preemptive rights, and therefore, if HMN is directed by the OTS or the FDIC 
to issue additional shares of common stock, such issuance may result in the 
dilution in the percentage of ownership of existing stockholders of HMN.

     At December 31, 1997 the Bank would be considered to be "well 
capitalized" under the prompt corrective actions provisions mentioned above.  
See Note 16 "Federal Home Loan Bank Investment, Regulatory Liquidity and 
Regulatory Capital Requirements" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial 
Statements in the Annual Report for more information on the Bank's capital.

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LIMITATIONS ON DIVIDENDS AND OTHER CAPITAL DISTRIBUTIONS

     OTS regulations impose various restrictions or requirements on 
associations with respect to their ability to pay dividends or make other 
distributions of capital.  OTS regulations prohibit an association from 
declaring or paying any dividends or from repurchasing any of its stock if, 
as a result, the regulatory capital of the association would be reduced below 
the amount required to be maintained for the liquidation account established 
in connection with its mutual to stock conversion.

     The OTS utilizes a three-tiered approach to permit associations, based 
on their capital level and supervisory condition, to make capital 
distributions which include dividends, stock redemptions or repurchases, 
cash-out mergers and other transactions charged to the capital account.  See 
"- Regulatory Capital Requirements."

     Generally, Tier 1 associations, which are associations that before and 
after the proposed distribution meet their fully phased-in capital 
requirements, may make capital distributions during any calendar year equal 
to the greater of 100% of net income for the year-to-date plus 50% of the 
amount by which the lesser of the association's tangible, core or risk-based 
capital exceeds its fully phased-in capital requirement for such capital 
component, as measured at the beginning of the calendar year, or the amount 
authorized for a Tier 2 association.  However, a Tier 1 association deemed to 
be in need of more than normal supervision by the OTS may be downgraded to a 
Tier 2 or Tier 3 association as a result of such a determination.  The Bank 
meets the requirements for a Tier 1 association and has not been notified of 
a need for more than normal supervision.  Tier 2 associations, which are 
associations that before and after the proposed distribution meet their 
current minimum capital requirements, may make capital distributions of up to 
75% of net income over the most recent four quarter period.  

     Tier 3 associations (which are associations that do not meet current 
minimum capital requirements) that propose to make any capital distribution 
and Tier 2 associations that propose to make a capital distribution in excess 
of the noted safe harbor level must obtain OTS approval prior to making such 
distribution.  Tier 2 associations proposing to make a capital distribution 
within the safe harbor provisions and Tier 1 associations proposing to make 
any capital distribution need only submit written notice to the OTS 30 days 
prior to such distribution.  As a subsidiary of HMN, the Bank will also be 
required to give the OTS 30 days' notice prior to declaring any dividend on 
its stock.  The OTS may object to the distribution during that 30-day period 
based on safety and soundness concerns.  See "- Regulatory Capital 
Requirements."

     The OTS has proposed regulations that would revise the current capital 
distribution restrictions.  The proposal eliminates the current tiered 
structure and the safe-harbor percentage limitations.  Under the proposal a 
savings association may make a capital distribution without notice to the OTS 
(unless it is a subsidiary of a holding company) provided that it has a 
CAMELS 1 or 2 rating, is not in troubled condition and would remain 
adequately capitalized (as defined in the OTS prompt corrective action 
regulations) following the proposed distribution. Savings associations that 
would remain adequately capitalized following the proposed distribution but 
do not meet the other noted requirements must notify the OTS 30 days prior to 
declaring a capital distribution.  The OTS stated it will generally regard as 
permissible that amount of capital distributions that do not exceed 50% of 
the institution's excess regulatory capital plus net income to date during 
the calendar year.  A savings association may not make a capital distribution 
without prior approval of the OTS and the FDIC if it is undercapitalized 
before, or as a result of, such a distribution. A savings association will be 
considered in troubled condition if it has a CAMELS rating of 4 or 5, is 
subject to an enforcement action relating to its safety and soundness or 
financial viability or has been informed in writing by the OTS that it is in 
troubled condition.  As under the current rule, the OTS may object to a 
capital distribution if it would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice.  
No assurance may be given as to whether or in what form the regulations may 
be adopted. 

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     In March of 1998, the Bank received confirmation from OTS that a 
dividend from the Bank to HMN of $15.0 million could be paid during 1998 and 
not violate the dividend limitations mentioned above.

LIQUIDITY

     All savings associations, including the Bank, are required to maintain 
an average daily balance of liquid assets equal to a certain percentage of 
the sum of its average daily balance of net withdrawable deposit accounts and 
borrowings payable in one year or less.  For a discussion of what the Bank 
includes in liquid assets, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity Management" in the 
Annual Report.  This liquid asset ratio requirement may vary from time to 
time (between 4% and 10%) depending upon economic conditions and savings 
flows of all savings associations.  At the present time, the minimum liquid 
asset ratio is 4%.

     In addition, short-term liquid assets (E.G., cash, certain time 
deposits, certain bankers acceptances and short-term United States Treasury 
obligations) currently must constitute at least 1% of the association's 
average daily balance of net withdrawable deposit accounts and current 
borrowings.  Penalties may be imposed upon associations for violations of 
either liquid asset ratio requirement.  At December 31, 1997, the Bank had an 
overall liquid asset ratio of 19.4% and a short-term liquid asset ratio of 
6.4%.

ACCOUNTING

     An OTS policy statement applicable to all savings associations clarifies 
and re-emphasizes that the investment activities of a savings association 
must be in compliance with approved and documented investment policies and 
strategies, and must be accounted for in accordance with GAAP.  Under the 
policy statement, management must support its classification of and 
accounting for loans and securities (I.E., whether held to maturity, sale or 
trading) with appropriate documentation.  The Bank is in compliance with 
these amended rules. 

     The OTS has adopted an amendment to its accounting regulations, which 
may be made more stringent than GAAP, to require that transactions be 
reported in a manner that best reflects their underlying economic substance 
and inherent risk and that financial reports must incorporate any other 
accounting regulations or orders prescribed by the OTS.

QUALIFIED THRIFT LENDER TEST

     All savings associations, including the Bank, are required to meet a 
qualified thrift lender ("QTL") test to avoid certain restrictions on their 
operations.  This test requires a savings association to have at least 65% of 
its portfolio assets (which consists of total assets less intangibles, 
properties used to conduct the savings association's business and liquid 
assets not exceeding 20% of total assets) in qualified thrift investments on 
a monthly average for nine out of every 12 months on a rolling basis.  For 
HMN such assets primarily consist of residential housing related loans and 
investments.  At December 31, 1997, the Bank met the test and has always met 
the test since its effectiveness.  

     Any savings association that fails to meet the QTL test must convert to 
a national bank charter, unless it requalifies as a QTL and thereafter 
remains a QTL.  If an association does not requalify and converts to a 
national bank charter, it must remain SAIF-insured until the FDIC permits it 
to transfer to the Bank Insurance Fund.  If an association that fails the 
test has not yet requalified and has not converted to a national bank, its 
new investments and activities are limited to those permissible for both a 
savings association and a national bank, and it is limited to national bank 
branching rights in its home state.  In addition, the association is 
immediately ineligible to receive any new FHLB borrowings and is subject to 
national bank limits for payment of dividends.  If such association has not 
requalified or converted to a national bank within three years after the 
failure, it must divest of all investments and cease all activities not 
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bank.  In addition, it must repay promptly any outstanding FHLB borrowings, 
which may result in prepayment penalties.  If any association that fails the 
QTL test is controlled by a holding company, then within one year after the 
failure, the holding company must register as a bank holding company and 
become subject to all restrictions on bank holding companies.  See "- Holding 
Company Regulation."

TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

     Generally, transactions between a savings association or its 
subsidiaries and its affiliates are required to be on terms as favorable to 
the association as transactions with non-affiliates.  In addition, certain of 
these transactions are restricted to a percentage of the association's 
capital.  Affiliates of the Bank include HMN and any company which is under 
common control with the Bank. In addition, a savings association may not lend 
to any affiliate engaged in activities not permissible for a bank holding 
company or acquire the securities of most affiliates.  The Bank's 
subsidiaries are not deemed affiliates, however, the OTS has the discretion 
to treat subsidiaries of savings associations as affiliates on a case by case 
basis. 

     Certain transactions with directors, officers or controlling persons are 
also subject to conflict of interest regulations enforced by the OTS.  These 
conflict of interest regulations and other statutes also impose restrictions 
on loans to such persons and their related interests.  Among other things, 
such loans must be made on terms substantially the same as for loans to 
unaffiliated individuals.

HOLDING COMPANY REGULATION

     HMN is a unitary savings and loan holding company subject to regulatory 
oversight by the OTS.  As such, HMN is registered and required to file 
reports with and subject to regulation and examination by the OTS.  In 
addition, the OTS has enforcement authority over HMN and its non-savings 
association subsidiaries which also permits the OTS to restrict or prohibit 
activities that are determined to be a serious risk to the subsidiary savings 
association.

     As a unitary savings and loan holding company, HMN generally is not 
subject to activity restrictions.  If HMN acquires control of another savings 
association as a separate subsidiary, it would become a multiple savings and 
loan holding company, and the activities of HMN and any of its subsidiaries 
(other than the Bank or any other SAIF-insured savings association) would 
become subject to such restrictions unless such other associations qualify as 
QTLs and were acquired in a supervisory acquisition.

     If the Bank fails the QTL test, HMN must obtain the approval of the OTS 
prior to continuing after such failure, directly or through its other 
subsidiaries, any business activity other than those approved for multiple 
savings and loan holding companies or their subsidiaries.  In addition, 
within one year of such failure HMN must register as, and will become subject 
to, the restrictions applicable to bank holding companies.  The activities 
authorized for a bank holding company are more limited than are the 
activities authorized for a unitary or multiple savings and loan holding 
company.  See "- Qualified Thrift Lender Test."

     HMN must obtain approval from the OTS before acquiring control of any 
other SAIF-insured association.  Such acquisitions are generally prohibited 
if they result in a multiple savings and loan holding company controlling 
savings associations in more than one state.  However, such interstate 
acquisitions are permitted based on specific state authorization or in a 
supervisory acquisition of a failing savings association.

FEDERAL SECURITIES LAW

     The stock of HMN is registered with the SEC under the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").  HMN is subject to the 
information, proxy solicitation, insider trading restrictions and other 
requirements of the SEC under the Exchange Act.

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     HMN stock held by persons who are affiliates (generally officers, 
directors and principal stockholders) of HMN may not be resold without 
registration or unless sold in accordance with certain resale restrictions.  
If HMN meets specified current public information requirements, each 
affiliate of HMN is able to sell in the public market, without registration, 
a limited number of shares in any three-month period.

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM

     The Federal Reserve Board requires all depository institutions to 
maintain non-interest bearing reserves at specified levels against their 
transaction accounts (primarily checking, NOW and Super NOW checking 
accounts).  At December 31, 1997, the Bank was in compliance with these 
reserve requirements. The balances maintained to meet the reserve 
requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve Board may be used to satisfy 
liquidity requirements that may be imposed by the OTS.  See "- Liquidity."

     Savings associations are authorized to borrow from the Federal Reserve 
Bank "discount window," but Federal Reserve Board regulations require 
associations to exhaust other reasonable alternative sources of funds, 
including FHLB borrowings, before borrowing from the Federal Reserve Bank.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK SYSTEM

     The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Des Moines, which is one of 12 
regional FHLBs, that administers the home financing credit function of 
savings associations.  Each FHLB serves as a reserve or central bank for its 
members within its assigned region.  It is funded primarily from proceeds 
derived from the sale of consolidated obligations of the FHLB System.  It 
makes loans to members (I.E., advances) in accordance with policies and 
procedures established by the board of directors of the FHLB.  These policies 
and procedures are subject to the regulation and oversight of the Federal 
Housing Finance Board. All advances from the FHLB are required to be fully 
secured by sufficient collateral as determined by the FHLB.  In addition, all 
long-term advances are required to provide funds for residential home 
financing.

     As a member, the Bank is required to purchase and maintain stock in the 
FHLB of Des Moines.  At December 31, 1997, the Bank had $7.4 million in FHLB 
stock, which was in compliance with this requirement.  In past years, the 
Bank has received dividends on its FHLB stock.  Over the past five calendar 
years such dividends have averaged 7.41% and were 7.00% for calendar year 
1997.  For the year ended December 31, 1997, dividends paid by the FHLB of 
Des Moines to the Bank totaled $421,000.

     Under federal law the FHLBs are required to provide funds for the 
resolution of troubled savings associations and to contribute to low and 
moderately priced housing programs through direct loans or interest subsidies 
on advances targeted for community investment and low- and moderate-income 
housing projects.  These contributions have affected adversely the level of 
FHLB dividends paid and could continue to do so in the future.  These 
contributions could also have an adverse effect on the value of FHLB stock in 
the future.  A reduction in value of the Bank's FHLB stock may result in a 
corresponding reduction in the Bank's capital.

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FEDERAL AND STATE TAXATION  

     FEDERAL TAXATION.  

     HMN and its subsidiaries file consolidated federal income tax returns on 
a calendar year basis using the accrual method of accounting.  Prior to 1996, 
savings institutions were subject to special bad debt reserve rules and 
certain other rules.  During this period of time, a savings institution that 
held 60% or more of its assets in "qualifying assets" (as defined in the 
Internal Revenue Code) was permitted to maintain reserves for bad debts and 
to make annual additions to such reserves that qualified as deductions from 
taxable income, HMN was in compliance with this requirement.

     A qualifying thrift institution could elect annually to compute its 
allowable additons to bad debt reserves under either the percentage of 
taxable income method or the experience method.  The percentage of taxable 
income method of calculating bad debt reserves limited the applicable 
percentage deduction to 8% of taxable income and could not cause the reserves 
to exceed 6% of qualifying loans at the end of the taxable year.  HMN used the 
experience method to calculate additions to tax bad debt reserves through tax 
year 1995. 

     Beginning in 1996, the favorable bad debt method described above was 
repealed putting savings insitutions on the same tax bad debt method as 
commercial banks.  This legislation requires recapture of the amount of the 
tax bad debt reserves to the extent that they exceed the adjusted base year 
reserve ("the applicable excess reserves").  The applicable excess reserves 
are recaptured over a six-year period.  This recapture period can be deferred 
for a period of up to two years to the extent that a certain residential 
lending test is met.  HMN has previously provided taxes for the applicable 
excess reserves.

     In addition to the regular income tax, corporations, including savings 
associations such as the Bank, generally are subject to a minimum tax.  An 
alternative minimum tax is imposed at a minimum tax rate of 20% on 
alternative minimum taxable income, which is the sum of a corporation's 
regular taxable income (with certain adjustments) and tax preference items, 
less any available exemption.  The alternative minimum tax is imposed to the 
extent it exceeds the corporation's regular income tax and net operating 
losses can offset no more than 90% of alternative minimum taxable income.  

     To the extent earnings appropriated to a savings association's bad debt 
reserves for "qualifying real property loans" and deducted for federal income 
tax purposes before 1988 exceed the allowable amount of such reserves 
computed under the experience method and to the extent of the association's 
supplemental reserves for losses on loans ("Excess"), such Excess may not, 
without adverse tax consequences, be utilized for the payment of cash 
dividends or other distributions to a shareholder (including distributions on 
redemption, dissolution or liquidation) or for any other purpose (except to 
absorb bad debt losses).  As of December 31, 1997, the Bank's Excess for tax 
purposes totaled approximately $8.8 million.  

     HMN was incorporated in 1994 and filed its first consolidated Federal 
income tax return with its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1994. 
The return required to be filed for 1997 has been extended and will be filed 
by September 1998.  The Bank and its consolidated subsidiaries have been 
audited by the IRS with respect to consolidated federal income tax returns 
through December 31, 1983.  With respect to years examined by the IRS, either 
all deficiencies have been satisfied or sufficient reserves have been 
established to satisfy asserted deficiencies.  In the opinion of management, 
any examination of still open returns (including returns of subsidiaries and 
predecessors of, or entities merged into, the Bank) would not result in a 
deficiency which could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated 
financial condition of HMN.  

     MINNESOTA TAXATION.  HMN and its subsidiaries that operate in Minnesota 
are subject to Minnesota state taxation.  A Minnesota corporation's income or 
loss is allocated based on a three-factor apportionment of the corporation's 
Minnesota gross receipts, payroll and property over the total gross receipts, 
payroll and property of all corporations in the unitary group.  The corporate 
tax rate in Minnesota is 9.8%.  The Minnesota Alternative Minimum Tax rate is 
5.8%.

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     The Bank and it subsidiaries have not been audited by the Minnesota 
taxation authorities. 

     IOWA TAXATION. On December 5, 1997 the Bank acquired MFC and its 
subsidiaries which were located in the state of Iowa. The Bank is now subject 
to Iowa Franchise tax on an apportionment basis weighted based upon deposits 
located within Iowa to total deposits of the Bank. Income apportioned to Iowa 
is subject to a 5% tax rate.

     DELAWARE TAXATION.  As a Delaware holding company, HMN is exempted from 
Delaware corporate income tax but is required to file an annual report with 
and pay an annual fee to the State of Delaware.  HMN is also subject to an 
annual franchise tax imposed by the State of Delaware.

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ITEM 2.   PROPERTIES

     The following table sets forth information concerning the main office 
and each branch office of HMN at December 31, 1997.  At December 31, 1997, 
HMN's premises had an aggregate net book value of approximately $4.6 million.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                   YEAR        OWNED OR      NET BOOK VALUE AT
            LOCATION             ACQUIRED       LEASED      DECEMBER 31, 1997(1)
- - ------------------------------   --------      --------     --------------------
                                                               (In Thousands)
<S>                              <C>           <C>          <C>
MAIN OFFICE:

101 North Broadway                 1975          Owned            341         
Spring Valley, Minnesota

FULL SERVICE BRANCHES: 

201 Oakland Avenue                 1960          Owned            176         
Austin, Minnesota

Crossroads Shopping Center         1962          Owned            500         
Rochester, Minnesota

4th & Center                       1973          Owned            123         
Winona, Minnesota

208 South Walnut                   1975          Owned             90         
LaCrescent, Minnesota

1110 6th St., NW                   1982          Owned            878         
Rochester, Minnesota                                                

143 West Clark Street              1993          Owned            582        
Albert Lea, Minnesota

303 W. Main St.                    1997          Owned            636
Marshalltown, Iowa

119 W. High St.                    1997         Leased              3
Toledo, Iowa

29 S. Center                       1997          Owned            159
Marshalltown, Iowa

MORTGAGE BANKING/BROKERAGE OFFICES:

9973 Valley View Road              1996         Leased            ---
Eden Prairie, Minnesota

7101 Northland Circle, Suite 105   1997         Leased            ---
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

</TABLE>

- - ---------------------
(1)  Does not include $955,163 of net furniture and equipment distributed 
     between all of the above offices or its subsidiaries.


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     During 1997 HMN purchased land totaling $392,700 in order to build new 
retail banking facilities in Spring Valley and Winona. During 1997 HMN spent 
$700,000 for construction in process on the two banking facilities. During 
1998 HMN will spend approximately $2,200,000 to complete its building 
projects and provide the buildings with furniture and equipment.  The 
facilities will replace the existing retail facilities in both locations.  
HMN believes that its remaining facilities are adequate to meet their present 
needs.

     The Bank's depositor and borrower customer files are maintained by an 
independent data processing company.  The net book value of the data 
processing and computer equipment utilized by the Bank at December 31, 1997 
was approximately $575,000.

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     From time to time, the Bank and HMN are involved as plaintiff or 
defendant in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of its 
business. While the ultimate outcome of these various legal proceedings 
cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that the 
resolution of these legal actions should not have a material effect on HMN's 
consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     None.

                                     PART II

ITEM 5.   MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER
          MATTERS

     The information on pages 26, 48 and the back cover page of the Annual 
Report to Security Holders for the year ended December 31, 1997 is 
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 6.   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The information on page 11 of the Annual Report to Security Holders for 
the year ended December 31, 1997 is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
          RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The information on pages 12 through 26 of the Annual Report to Security 
Holders for the year ended December 31, 1997 is incorporated herein by 
reference.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

     The information on pages 21 through 23 of the Annual Report to Security 
Holders for the year ended December 31, 1997 is incorporated herein by 
reference.


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<PAGE>

ITEM 8.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

     The information on pages 27 through 48 of the Annual Report to Security 
Holders for the year ended December 31, 1997 is incorporated herein by 
reference.

ITEM 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 
          FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

     None.

                                    PART III

ITEM 10.   DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

     The information on pages 5 through 8 of the Registrant's definitive 
Proxy Statement dated March 30, 1998 is incorporated herein by reference.  
See "Business - Executive Officers" in Part I of the Form 10-K for 
information regarding executive officers.

ITEM 11.   EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

     The information on pages 8 through 14 of the Registrant's definitive 
Proxy Statement dated March 30, 1998 is incorporated herein be reference, 
except for information contained under the heading "Compensation Committee 
Report on Executive Compensation".

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

     The information on pages 2 through 4 of the Registrant's definitive 
Proxy Statement dated March 30, 1998 is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13.   CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

     None.


                                       44
<PAGE>

                                     PART IV

ITEM 14.   EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS

     1.  Financial Statements

               The following information appearing in the Registrant's Annual
               Report to Security Holders for the year ended December 31, 1997,
               is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K Annual Report as
               Exhibit 13.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                   Pages in
                                                                  1997 Annual
                    Annual Report Section                           Report
                    ---------------------                         -----------
<S>                                                               <C>
          Five Year Consolidated Financial Highlights                 11

          Consolidated Balance Sheets -- 
            December 31, 1997 and 1996                                27

          Consolidated Statements of Income -- 
            Each of the Years in the Three-Year 
            Period Ended December 31, 1997                            28

          Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' 
            Equity -- Each of the Years in the 
            Three-Year Period Ended December 31, 1997                 29

          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows --
            Each of the Years in the Three-Year 
            Period Ended December 31, 1997                            30

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                  31 -  44

          Independent Auditors' Report                                45

          Selected Quarterly Financial Data                           46 - 47

          Other Financial Data                                        48

          Common Stock Price Information                              48


</TABLE>

     2.  Financial Statement Schedules

          All financial statement schedules have been omitted as information is
          not required under the related instructions, is not applicable or has
          been included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


                                       45
<PAGE>

     3.  Exhibits

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                        Reference        Sequential
                                                                        to Prior        Page Numbering
                                                                       Filing or       Where Attached
                                                                         Exhibit         Exhibits Are
 Regulation S-K                                                          Number        Located in This
 Exhibit Number          Document                                    Attached Hereto   Form 10-K Report
 -------------- ----------------------------                         ---------------   ----------------
<S>             <C>                                                  <C>               <C>
        2       Agreement and Plan of Merger                                *****      Not applicable 
                dated July 1, 1997

        3       (i) Articles of Incorporation                                 *        Not applicable
                (ii) By-laws                                               ******      Not applicable

        4       Instruments defining the rights of security                   *        Not applicable
                holders, including indentures

        9       Voting trust agreement                                Not applicable   Not applicable

     10.1 +     Employment agreement for Mr. Weise                           **        Not applicable
                dated June 29, 1994
                Extension of Employment Contract                           *******     Not applicable

     10.2 +     Employment agreement for Mr. Gardner                         **        Not applicable
                dated June 29, 1994
                Extension of Employment Contract                           *******     Not applicable

     10.3 +     Directors Deferred Compensation Plan                         **        Not applicable

     10.4 +     1995 Recognition and Retention Plan                         ***        Not applicable

     10.5 +     1995 Stock Option and Incentive Plan                        ***        Not applicable

       11       Statement re: Computation of per share                      11         Filed electronically
                earnings

       12       Statement re: Computation of ratios                   Not applicable   Not applicable

       13       Annual Report to Security Holders                           13         Filed electronically

       16       Letter re: Change in certifying accountant            Not applicable   Not applicable

       18       Letter re: Change in accounting principles            Not applicable   Not applicable

       21       Subsidiaries of Registrant                                  21         Filed electronically



+ Management contract of compensatory arrangement.

</TABLE>

                                              46

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                        Reference        Sequential
                                                                        to Prior        Page Numbering
                                                                       Filing or       Where Attached
                                                                         Exhibit         Exhibits Are
 Regulation S-K                                                          Number        Located in This
 Exhibit Number          Document                                    Attached Hereto   Form 10-K Report
 -------------- ----------------------------                         ---------------   ----------------
<S>             <C>                                                  <C>               <C>
         22    Published report regarding matters                    Not applicable    Not applicable
               submitted to vote of security holders

         23    Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP                           23           Filed electronically
               dated March 26, 1998

         24    Power of Attorney                                     Not applicable    Not applicable      

         27.1  Finacial Data Schedule                                     27.1         Filed electronically
               Year ended 1997

         27.2  Financial Data Schedule                                    27.2         Filed electronically
               Restated for quarters ended March 31, 1997
               June 30, 1997 and September 30, 1997

         27.3  Financial Data Schedule                                    27.3         Filed electronically
               Restated for March 31, 1996, June 30, 1996
               September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1996

         27.4  Financial Data Schedule                                    27.4        Filed electronically
               Restated for the year ended December 31, 1995

         28    Information from reports furnished to                    None           Not applicable 
               state insurance regulatory authorities

         99    Additional exhibits                                      None           Not applicable  


</TABLE>
- - -------------
*  Filed April 1, 1994, as exhibits to the Registrant's Form S-1 registration 
statement (Registration No. 33-77212) pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933. 
All of such previously filed documents are hereby incorporated herein by 
reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
** Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 10-K for 1994 (file no. 
0-24100).  All previously filed documents are hereby incorporated by 
reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
*** Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 10-K for 1995 (file no. 
0-24100).  All previously filed documents are hereby incorporated by 
reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
****Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 10-K for 1996 (file no. 
0-24100).  All previously filed documents are hereby incorporated by 
reference in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
*****Filed as an exhibit to Current Report of Form 8-K dated July 1, 1997, 
filed on July 10, 1997. All previously filed documents are hereby 
incorporated by reference.
******Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the third quarter 
of 1997 (file no. 0-24100). All previously filed documents are hereby 
incorporated by reference.
*******Filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the second 
quarter of 1997 (file no. 0-24100). All previously filed documents are hereby 
incorporated by reference.



                                       47
<PAGE>




                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed 
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                                  HMN FINANCIAL, INC.

Date:   March 31, 1998                  By:  /s/ Roger P. Weise 
     -----------------------------         -------------------------------------
                                           Roger P. Weise
                                          (Duly Authorized Representative)

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the 
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:   /s/ Roger P. Weise                By: /s/ James B. Gardner           
     -----------------------------         -------------------------------------
     Roger P. Weise, Chairman of           James B. Gardner,  
     the Board, President and Chief        Executive Vice President and Director
     Executive Officer (Principal          (Principal Financial Officer)
     Executive and Operating 
     Officer)


Date:       March 31, 1998              Date:         March 31, 1998
     -----------------------------           -----------------------------------


By:   /s/   Irma R. Rathbun             By: /s/     Timothy R. Geisler 
   -------------------------------         -------------------------------------
     Irma R. Rathbun, Director          Timothy R. Geisler, Director

Date:        March 31, 1998             Date:          March 31, 1998
     -----------------------------           -----------------------------------


By:   /s/ M. F. Schumann                By:     /s/ Duane D. Benson
   -------------------------------         -------------------------------------
    M.F. Schumann, Director                 Duane D. Benson, Director

Date:       March 31, 1998              Date:          March 31, 1998
     -----------------------------           -----------------------------------


By:   /s/ Dwain C. Jorgensen
   -------------------------------
     Dwain C. Jorgensen,
     Vice President and Controller
     (Principal Accounting Officer)

Date:   March 31, 1998             
     -----------------------------



                                       48
<PAGE>

                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                     Sequential
                                                                                    Page Numbering
                                                                                   Where Attached
                                                                                     Exhibits Are
   Regulation S-K                                                                   Located in This
   Exhibit Number                    Document                                      Form 10-K Report
   --------------      -------------------------------------                       ----------------
<S>                    <C>                                                         <C>
      11               Statement re:  Computation of per share earnings            Filed electronically

      13               Annual Report to Security Holders                           Filed electronically

      21               Subsidiaries of Registrant                                  Filed electronically

      23               Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP                            Filed electronically
                       dated March 26, 1998

      27.1             Finacial Data Schedule                                      Filed electronically
                       Year ended 1997

      27.2             Financial Data Schedule                                     Filed electronically
                       Restated for quarters ended March 31, 1997,
                       June 30, 1997 and September 30, 1997

      27.3             Financial Data Schedule                                     Filed electronically
                       Restated for March 31, 1996, June 30, 1996,
                       September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1996

      27.4             Financial Data Schedule                                     Filed electronically
                       Restated for the year ended December 31, 1995


</TABLE>

                                           49

<PAGE>

                                            Exhibit 11
                                       HMN Financial, Inc.
                             Computation of Earnings Per Common Share


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                               Year Ended December 31, 
                                                      -----------------------------------------
                                                       1997             1996            1995
                                                      -----------------------------------------
<S>                                                   <C>              <C>            <C> 
Computation of Earnings Per Common Share: 
Weighted average number of common shares out-
 standing used in basic earnings per common 
 share calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          3,683,458      4,315,410      5,109,989

Net dilutive effect of:
 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            209,388         54,838         19,062
 Restricted stock awards . . . . . . . . . . .             50,767         67,003         42,887
                                                       ----------      ---------      ----------

Weighted average number of shares outstanding
 adjusted for effect of dilutive securities. .          3,943,613      4,437,251      5,171,938
                                                       ----------      ---------      ----------
                                                       ----------      ---------      ----------
Income available to common shareholders. . . .         $5,578,866      4,274,349      5,620,377

Basic earnings per common share  . . . . . . .              $1.51           0.99           1.10

Diluted earnings per common share  . . . . . .              $1.41           0.96           1.09

</TABLE>


<PAGE>

FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SELECTED OPERATIONS DATA:(1)
                                                                               YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                                   --------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)                        1997       1996      1995      1994      1993
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                <C>         <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Total interest income.......................................       $ 41,090    39,864    38,328    32,277    32,427
Total interest expense......................................         25,643    24,194    22,555    18,067    18,399
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
   Net interest income......................................         15,447    15,670    15,773    14,210    14,028
Provision for loan losses...................................            300       300       300       410       660
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
   Net interest income after provision for loan losses......         15,147    15,370    15,473    13,800    13,368
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
Fees and service charges....................................            487       359       325       311       305
Securities gains, net.......................................          1,250     1,030       416        65     1,180
Gain on sales of loans......................................            469        39       102         3         0
Other non-interest income...................................            516       495       155       216       152
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
   Total non-interest income................................          2,722     1,923       998       595     1,637
SAIF assessment.............................................              0     2,352         0         0         0
Other non-interest expense..................................          9,022     8,157     7,470     6,574     5,976
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
   Total non-interest expense...............................          9,022    10,509     7,470     6,574     5,976
Income tax expense..........................................          3,268     2,510     3,381     3,116     3,799
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
   Net income...............................................       $  5,579     4,274     5,620     4,705     5,230
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
                                                                    -------    ------    ------    ------    ------
Earnings per share:
   Basic....................................................       $   1.51      0.99      1.10
   Diluted..................................................           1.41      0.96      1.09
   Basic and diluted (1994: June 29 through 
     December 31)...........................................                                         0.48       N/A
   Pro forma basic and diluted
     (January 1 through December 31)........................                                         0.86       N/A

<CAPTION>
SELECTED FINANCIAL CONDITION DATA:(1)
                                                                                     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  ---------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)                        1997      1996      1995      1994      1993
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                <C>        <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Total assets................................................       $691,232   554,732   537,949   494,868   430,782
Securities held for sale....................................              0         0         0         0     7,598
Securities available for sale...............................        205,859   175,830   190,320   183,512    71,868
Securities held to maturity.................................              0     2,806    16,972    12,678    85,672
Loans held for sale ........................................          2,287       739         0         0         0
Loans receivable, net.......................................        442,069   349,022   314,851   271,000   246,446
Deposits....................................................        467,348   362,477   373,539   350,575   353,581
Federal Home Loan Bank advances.............................        127,650   106,079    68,877    51,986    33,964
Stockholders' equity........................................         84,470    82,099    91,687    89,047    40,046

Book value per share........................................          20.38     18.52     17.29     14.63       N/A
Tangible book value per share...............................          18.92     18.52     17.29     14.63       N/A

Number of full service offices..............................             10         7         7         7         7
Number of mortgage origination offices......................              2         1         0         0         0

Key Ratios(2)
Stockholders' equity to total assets at year end............          12.22%    14.80%    17.04%    17.99%     9.30%
Average stockholders' equity to average assets..............          14.36     16.12     18.24     14.57      8.82
Return on stockholders' equity 
   (ratio of net income to average equity)..................           6.84      4.82      5.86      6.86     13.79
Return on assets
   (ratio of net income to average assets)..................           0.98      0.78      1.07      1.00      1.22
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

(1)  HMN Financial, Inc. (HMN) completed a public stock offering on June 29,
     1994, which generated net proceeds of $59.2 million. HMN purchased all of
     the stock of Home Federal Savings Bank (the Bank) with a portion of the
     conversion proceeds.  The information represents the financial condition
     and the results of operations for the consolidated HMN for 1997, 1996, 1995
     and 1994 and Bank only information for 1993.

(2)  Average balances were calculated based upon amortized cost without the
     market value impact of SFAS 115.
N/A Not applicable because the bank was not a publicly held corporation.

On December 5, 1997 HMN acquired Marshalltown Financial Corporation, refer to
Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details 
on the acquisition.
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                     HMN FINANCIAL, INC.    11
<PAGE>

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


FINANCIAL REVIEW

The financial review presents management's discussion and analysis of the
consolidated financial condition and results of operations of HMN Financial,
Inc. and subsidiaries (HMN). This review should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and other financial data beginning on page 27.

     HMN was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware for the
purpose of becoming the savings and loan holding company of Home Federal Savings
Bank (the Bank) in connection with the Bank's conversion from a federally
chartered mutual savings bank to a federally chartered stock savings bank,
pursuant to its plan of conversion. The conversion was completed on June 29,
1994. Refer to Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
more information regarding the Bank's stock conversion.

     Information presented for years ended prior to December 31, 1994 reflect
the financial condition and the results of operations of only the consolidated
Bank.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net income for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $5.6 million, an increase of
$1.3 million, or 31%, from $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Basic earnings per share was $1.51 for the year ended December 31, 1997, an
increase of $0.52 per share, or 53%, from $0.99 basic earnings per share for
December 31, 1996. Diluted earnings per share was $1.41 for the year ended
December 31, 1997, an increase of $0.45 per share, or 47%, from $0.96 diluted
earnings per share for the year ended in 1996. In September of 1996, Congress
enacted the Savings Association Insurance Fund (SAIF) legislation which assessed
a one time charge against all SAIF insured institutions in order to recapitalize
the fund. The Bank was assessed $2.35 million which was charged directly to
earnings and reduced after tax earnings by $1.46 million. The assessment reduced
basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the year ended 1996
by $0.34 and $0.33, respectively.

     Net income for the year ended December 31, 1996 was $4.3 million, a
decrease of $1.3 million, or 24%, from $5.6 million for the year ended December
31, 1995. Basic earnings per share was $0.99 for the year ended December 31,
1996, a decrease of $0.11 per share from basic earnings per share of $1.10 for
the year ended December 31, 1995. Diluted earnings per share was $0.96 for the
year ended December 31, 1996, a decrease of $0.13 per share from $1.09 for the
year ended in 1995. The SAIF assessment of $2.35 million was the primary reason
for the decline in net income from 1995 to 1996. Other changes noted were net
interest income decreased by $103,000, non-interest income increased by $924,000
due to security gains and other non-recurring income, and was partially offset
by increased non-interest expenses of $687,000 related to compensation and
benefit expenses, occupancy costs and other costs. 

     Return on average assets was 0.98%, 0.78% and 1.07% for 1997, 1996 and
1995, respectively. The return on average assets for 1996, excluding the SAIF
assessment, was 1.04%. Return on average equity was 6.84%, 4.82% and 5.86%, for
1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.


NET INTEREST INCOME

HMN's net income is dependent primarily on its net interest income, which is 
the difference between interest earned on securities, loans and other 
interest-earning assets (interest income) and interest paid respectively on 
deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances (interest expense). Net interest 
margin is calculated by dividing net interest income by the average 
interest-earning assets. The arithmetic difference between the yield on 
interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities 
expressed as a percentage is referred to as the net interest rate spread. 


12
<PAGE>

     The following table presents the total dollar amount of interest income
from average interest-earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the
interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in
dollars and rates. Non-accruing loans have been included in the table 
as loans carrying a zero yield.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Year Ended December 31,
                                        ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          1997                                   1996 
                                        -------------------------------------   ------------------------------------
                                           Average      Interest                  Average      Interest
                                         Outstanding     Earned/       Yield/   Outstanding     Earned/      Yield/
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                     Balance        Paid          Rate      Balance        Paid         Rate
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>            <C>            <C>      <C>            <C>           <C>
Interest-earning assets:                
Securities available for sale:          
 Mortgage-backed and                    
   related securities...................    $121,805       8,256        6.78%      $148,400      10,027        6.76%
 Other marketable securities(1).........      61,977       3,699        5.97         40,549       2,425        5.98
Securities held to maturity:                                                 
 Mortgage-backed and                                                         
   related securities...................         379          33        8.82         10,160         765        7.53
 Other marketable securities............         167          10        6.00          1,861         104        5.61
Loans held for sale.....................       2,426         175        7.22            107           8        7.61
Loans receivable, net(2)................     355,657      28,154        7.92        324,851      25,713        7.92
Federal Home Loan Bank stock............       6,007         421        7.00          4,671         328        7.01
Other interest-earning assets                                                
 including cash equivalents.............       8,413         342        4.07         11,039         494        4.48
                                            --------      ------                   --------      ------
Total interest-earning assets...........    $556,831      41,090        7.38       $541,638      39,864        7.36
                                            --------      ------        ----       --------      ------        ----
                                            --------      ------                   --------      ------        
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                                
Noninterest checking....................     $ 2,626           0        0.00%        $2,016           0        0.00%
NOW accounts............................      17,306         257        1.49         16,051         323        2.01
Passbooks...............................      29,893         763        2.55         30,295         760        2.51
Money market accounts...................      16,879         490        2.90         17,724         501        2.83
Certificate accounts....................     303,926      17,546        5.77        299,903      17,366        5.79
Federal Home Loan                                                            
 Bank advances..........................     112,500       6,587        5.85         89,656       5,244        5.85
                                            --------      ------                   --------      ------        
Total interest-bearing liabilities......    $483,130      25,643        5.31       $455,645      24,194        5.31
                                            --------      ------        ----       --------      ------        ----
                                            --------      ------                   --------      ------        
Net interest income.....................                  15,447                                 15,670
                                                          ------                                 ------
                                                          ------                                 ------
Net interest rate spread................                                2.07%                                  2.05%
                                                                        ----                                   ----
                                                                        ----                                   ----
Net earning assets......................    $ 73,701                               $ 85,993                        
                                            --------                               --------
                                            --------                               --------
Net interest margin.....................                                2.77%                                  2.89%
                                                                        ----                                   ----
                                                                        ----                                   ----
Average interest-earning assets to      
 average interest-bearing               
 liabilities............................                  115.25%                                118.87%
                                                          ------                                 ------
                                                          ------                                 ------
<CAPTION>
                                                  Year Ended December 31,
                                         --------------------------------------
                                                            1995
                                         --------------------------------------
                                             Average     Interest
                                          Outstanding     Earned/       Yield/
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                       Balance       Paid          Rate
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                       <C>            <C>            <C>
Interest-earning assets:
Securities available for sale:
 Mortgage-backed and
   related securities...................     $153,150      10,294        6.72%
 Other marketable securities(1).........       47,289       2,858        6.04
Securities held to maturity:
 Mortgage-backed and 
   related securities...................        9,242         746        8.07
 Other marketable securities............        6,145         390        6.34
Loans held for sale.....................            0           0        0.00
Loans receivable, net(2)................      290,243      23,375        8.05
Federal Home Loan Bank stock............        3,485         253        7.25
Other interest-earning assets 
 including cash equivalents.............        8,611         412        4.78
                                             --------      ------
Total interest-earning assets...........     $518,165      38,328        7.40
                                             --------      ------        ----
                                             --------      ------
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Noninterest checking....................       $1,735           0        0.00%
NOW accounts............................       14,361         311        2.17
Passbooks...............................       30,378         759        2.50
Money market accounts...................       19,499         548        2.81
Certificate accounts....................      293,844      16,961        5.77
Federal Home Loan 
 Bank advances..........................       65,069       3,976        6.11
                                             --------      ------
Total interest-bearing liabilities......     $424,886      22,555        5.31
                                             --------      ------        ----
                                             --------      ------
Net interest income.....................                   15,773
                                                           ------
                                                           ------
Net interest rate spread................                                 2.09%
                                                                         ----
                                                                         ----
Net earning assets......................     $ 93,279
                                             --------
                                             --------
Net interest margin.....................                                 3.04%
                                                                         ----
                                                                         ----
Average interest-earning assets to 
 average interest-bearing
 liabilities............................                   121.95%
                                                           ------
                                                           ------
</TABLE>

(1)  Tax exempt income was not significant; therefore, the yield was not
     presented on a tax equivalent basis. The tax exempt income was $9,400 for
     1997 and $87,474 in 1995. There was no tax exempt income earned in 1996. 

(2)  Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts, loans in process and
     loss reserve.
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                                                      HMN FINANCIAL, INC.   13
<PAGE>

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


     Net interest income for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $15.4 million,
a decrease of $223,000, or 1.4%, from $15.7 million for the same year ended in
1996. Interest income for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $41.1 million, an
increase of $1.2 million, or 3.1%, compared to $39.9 million for the year ended
in 1996. The increased interest income was primarily due to increased loan
purchases, originations and, to a minor extent, loans added as a result of the
acquisition of Marshalltown Financial Corporation (MFC)(1). Average outstanding
loans receivable for 1997 increased by $30.8 million over average outstanding
loans receivable for 1996. HMN has been increasing its investment in loans in
order to increase interest income. Interest income earned on the security
portfolio decreased by $1.3 million primarily because securities were sold or
matured and the proceeds were reinvested into loans or other assets. The average
outstanding securities portfolio decreased by $16.7 million from $201.0 million
at December 31, 1996 to $184.3 million at December 31, 1997. Interest expense
for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $25.6 million, an increase of $1.4
million, or 6.0%, from $24.2 million for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Interest expense increased during 1997 due to additional advances from the FHLB
which were used to fund loan purchases and the purchase of MFC. The increase in
interest expense totally offset the increase in interest income and therefore
caused net interest income for the year ended December 31, 1997 to decline by
$223,000 from the year ended December 31, 1996. 

     Net interest income for 1996 was $15.7 million, a decrease of $103,000, 
or 0.7%, from $15.8 million for 1995. Interest income for 1996 was $39.9 
million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 4.0%, compared to $38.3 million for 
1995. The average interest-earning assets for 1996 were $23.5 million higher 
than average interest-earning assets for 1995. The increase in average 
interest-earning assets caused HMN to earn additional interest income of $2.0 
million which was partially offset by a decrease in interest income of 
$483,000 due to a decrease in the yield earned on interest-earning assets. 
During 1996 HMN decreased its weighted average securities portfolio by $14.9 
million in order to increase its loan portfolio. HMN purchased $55.8 million 
of single-family residential loans with a weighted average interest rate of 
6.96%. It originated $56.8 million of mortgage and consumer loans with a 
weighted average rate of 8.18%. The net impact of the loan purchases and 
originations on the loan portfolio after taking into account total loan 
payments and payoffs was a $34.7 million increase in the average outstanding 
loan portfolio for 1996 compared to 1995. The combined weighted average 
interest rate for purchased and originated loans was 7.58% which lowered the 
yield on the existing loan portfolio during 1996. Included in the loans 
purchased during 1996 were $34.2 million of adjustable rate loans with a 
weighted average interest rate of 6.56%. Interest rates in general were lower 
during 1996 compared to 1995, therefore new loan originations and purchases 
had lower interest rates during 1996 compared to 1995, which caused the yield 
on interest-earning assets to decline during 1996. Interest expense for 1996 
was $24.2 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 7.3%, compared to $22.6 
million for 1995. Interest expense increased $1.7 million due to a $30.8 
million increase in the average outstanding interest-bearing liabilities and 
was partially offset by a $121,000 decrease in interest expense due to lower 
interest rates. During 1996 HMN had to pay higher interest rates in order to 
maintain its certificate accounts, therefore interest expense on certificate 
accounts increased despite the fact that interest rates during 1996 were 
generally lower than interest rates were during 1995. Average outstanding 
FHLB advances increased by $24.6 million during 1996 primarily due to the 
purchase of additional interest-earning assets and the stock repurchase 
program. The increased average FHLB advances caused interest expense during 
1996 to increase by $1.3 million over the interest expense recognized during 
1995. HMN's average net earning assets were $86.0 million at December 31, 
1996, a decrease of $7.3 million, or 7.8%, compared to $93.3 million for 
December 31, 1995. The decrease in net interest-earning assets was primarily 
due to HMN's stock repurchase program. Stock repurchases temporarily reduced 
interest-earning assets when investments were sold to repurchase HMN's stock. 
Other replacement interest-earning assets were purchased later by borrowing 
funds from the FHLB. 

     Net interest margin was 2.77%, 2.89% and 3.04% for the years ended 
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Average net earning assets 
were $73,701, $85,993 and $93,279 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 
and 1995. During 1995 HMN began purchasing its own common stock in the open 
market. During 1997, 1996 and 1995 it paid $6.0 million, $14.4 million and 
$12.5 million, respectively to purchase its own common stock in the open 
market. During 1996 and throughout 1997 HMN has been increasing its 
investment in assets which were not interest-earning assets. The income on 
these assets is included in non-interest income. The impact of the stock 
repurchase program, when coupled with purchasing investments which are not 
interest-earning assets, caused HMN's net interest-earning assets to decline, 
which in turn caused net interest margin to decline.


(1)  Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more
     information on the MFC acquisition.


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     The following schedule presents the dollar amount of changes in interest 
income and interest expense for major components of interest-earning assets 
and interest-bearing liabilities. It distinguishes between the increase 
related to higher outstanding balances and that due to the levels and 
volatility of interest rates. For each category of interest-earning assets 
and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes 
attributable to (i) changes in volume (i.e., changes in volume multiplied by 
old rate) and (ii) changes in rate (i.e., changes in rate multiplied by old 
volume).

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<CAPTION>

                                                                     Year Ended December 31,
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                                                       1996 vs. 1997                       1995 vs. 1996
                                          -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    Increase (Decrease)                 Increase (Decrease)
                                                          Due to                              Due To
                                          ----------------------------------   ----------------------------------
                                                                     Total                               Total
                                                                   Increase                             Increase
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                    Volume(1)      Rate(2)  (Decrease)   Volume(1)     Rate(2)   (Decrease)
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<S>                                       <C>            <C>      <C>          <C>           <C>       <C>
Interest-earning assets:
 Securities available for sale:
   Mortgage-backed and related securities  $(1,817)         46      (1,771)       (323)         56        (267)
   Other marketable securities..........     1,286         (12)      1,274        (403)        (30)       (433)
 Securities held to maturity:
   Mortgage-backed and related securities     (890)        158        (732)         59         (40)         19
   Other marketable securities..........      (102)          8         (94)       (244)        (42)       (286)
   Loans held for sale, net.............       167           0         167           8           0           8
 Loans receivable, net..................     2,439           2       2,441       2,732        (394)      2,338
 Federal Home Loan Bank stock...........        93           0          93          83          (8)         75
 Other including cash equivalents.......      (110)        (42)       (152)        107         (25)         82
                                           -------        -----    -------       -----        -----     ------
   Total interest-earning assets........   $ 1,066         160       1,226       2,019        (483)      1,536
                                           -------        -----    -------       -----        -----     ------
                                           -------        -----    -------       -----        -----     ------
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 Noninterest checking...................   $     0           0           0           0           0           0
 NOW accounts...........................        28         (94)        (66)         30         (18)         12
 Passbooks..............................       (10)         13           3          (2)          3           1
 Money market accounts..................       (26)         15         (11)        (50)          3         (47)
 Certificates...........................       232         (52)        180         351          54         405
 Federal Home Loan Bank advances........     1,337           6       1,343       1,431        (163)      1,268
                                           -------        -----    -------       -----        -----     ------
   Total interest-bearing liabilities...   $ 1,561        (112)      1,449       1,760        (121)      1,639
                                           -------        -----    -------       -----        -----     ------
                                           -------        -----    -------       -----        -----     ------
Net interest income.....................                           $15,447                              15,670
                                                                   -------                              ------
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</TABLE>

(1)  For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume
     which cannot be segregated, have been allocated proportionately to the
     change due to volume and the change due to rate.

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     The following table sets forth the weighted average yields on HMN's
interest-earning assets, the weighted average interest rates on interest-bearing
liabilities and the interest rate spread between the weighted average yields and
rates as of the date indicated. Non-accruing loans have been included in the
table as loans carrying a zero yield.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


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                                      AT DECEMBER 31, 1997
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<S>                                           <C>      <C>                                                <C>
Weighted average yield on:                             Weighted average rate on:
   Securities available for sale:                         Non-interest checking.....................      0.00%
      Mortgage-backed and related                         NOW accounts..............................      1.50 
         securities.......................    6.50%       Passbooks.................................      2.62 
      Other marketable securities.........    6.09        Money market accounts.....................      3.34  
   Loans held for sale....................    7.67        Certificates..............................      5.82  
   Loans receivable, net................      7.73        Federal Home Loan Bank advances...........      5.80  
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock...........    7.00        Combined weighted average rate on                     
   Other interest-earning assets..........    4.68           interest-bearing liabilities...........      5.29  
   Combined weighted average yield on                     Interest rate spread......................      1.98% 
      interest-earning assets.............    7.27     
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</TABLE>


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


PROVISION FOR LOSSES ON LOANS

The provision for losses on loans is the result of management's evaluation of
the loan portfolio including its evaluation of national and regional economic
indicators (including the possibility at each year end that there would be an
increase in general interest rates), such as national and regional unemployment
data, single family loan delinquencies as reported separately by the Federal
National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank Mortgage
Corporation (FHLMC), local single family construction permits and local economic
growth rates and the current regulatory and general economic environment. HMN
will continue to monitor and modify its allowance for losses as these conditions
dictate. Although HMN maintains its allowance for losses at a level it considers
adequate to provide for probable losses, there can be no assurance that such
losses will not exceed the estimated amount or that additional provisions for
loan losses will not be required in future periods.

     The provision for losses on loans for 1997 and 1996 was $300,000 for each
year. The provision for losses on loans for 1995 was $300,000, a decrease of
$110,000, from $410,000 for 1994. Based upon management's evaluation of the loan
portfolio and its understanding of the economic conditions in the areas where it
has a concentration of loans, a provision of $300,000 was deemed adequate for
each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 1997. HMN incurred
$22,700 of loan charge-offs during 1997 and it also recovered $7,825 on loans
previously charged-off. The loan charge-offs were not significant for 1997 and
general economic conditions in the markets served by HMN did not cause
management to determine that a change in the provision was required. HMN
incurred $150,000 of loan charge-offs during 1996 which were primarily related
to two loans which were not single-family residential loans. The charge-offs
were not deemed to be indicative of a trend that would call for a higher loan
loss provision. For information on the allowance for loan losses refer to Note 6
of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income was $2.7 million for 1997, an increase of $800,000, or 41.5%
compared to $1.9 million for 1996 and $998,000 for 1995. The following table
presents certain components of non-interest income:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                                                              Percentage
                                              Year Ended December 31,     Increase (Decrease)
                                            -------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                       1997      1996       1995   1997/1996  1996/1995
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                         <C>        <C>        <C>    <C>        <C>
Fees and service charges................    $  487       359       325      35.7%     10.5%
Securities gains, net...................     1,250     1,030       416      21.4     147.6
Gain on sales of loans..................       469        39       102   1,102.6     (61.8)
Other non-interest income...............       516       495       155       4.2     219.4
                                            ------     -----       --- 
   Total non-interest income............    $2,722     1,923       998      41.5      92.7
                                            ------     -----       --- 
                                            ------     -----       --- 
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</TABLE>

   Fees and service charges earned for the year ended December 31, 1997
increased by $128,000 over the amount earned in 1996 due to an increase in fees
earned on loan servicing activities and increased fees on deposit accounts. The
$34,000 increase in fees and service charges for the year ended December 31,
1996 over the amount earned in 1995 was also related to increased fees on
deposit accounts. 

     The ability to realize gains on the sale of securities is dependent on 
the type of securities in the securities portfolio and upon changes in the 
general interest rate environment. During 1997 and 1996 economic conditions 
existed which allowed HMN to sell securities at a net gain of $1.25 million 
and $1.0 million, respectively. The proceeds from the securities sold during 
1997 were invested in the loan portfolio, used to acquire MFC, invested in 
other assets or reinvested in securities. During 1995 economic conditions did 
not warrant the sale of securities to the same extent as were sold in 1996 or 
1997. 

   During 1997, HMN became more active in the mortgage banking business and
recognized $469,000 profit from the sale of $46.5 million of primarily single
family mortgage loans. During 1996, HMN received $1.7 million in proceeds from
the sale of primarily 30 year fixed rate loans and recognized a $39,000 gain.
During 1995 HMN sold $2.4 million of fixed rate 30 year loans and $1.8 million
of student loans at a gain of $102,000. Periodically HMN evaluates its loan
portfolio and sells loans that do not meet its long-term asset/liability goals. 

   The net $21,000 increase in other non-interest income recognized in 1997
compared to 1996 represents fees and commissions earned on financial planning
services and income earned on equity investments in limited partnerships. The
$340,000 increase in other non-interest income recognized in 1996 compared to
1995 represents a $169,000 increase in commissions earned on the sale of
uninsured products, a $71,000 gain on the sale of an equity interest in a data
processing center, and $100,000 of other non-recurring income. 

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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Non-interest expense for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $9.0 million, a
decrease of $1.5 million, or 14.1%, from $10.5 million for the year ended in
1996 and $7.5 million for 1995. The following table presents the components of
non-interest expense:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                                                                 Percentage
                                               Year Ended December 31,       Increase (Decrease)
                                            -----------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                        1997      1996      1995     1997/1996    1996/1995
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                         <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>          <C>
Compensation and benefits...............    $5,590     4,591     4,160        21.8%        10.4%
Occupancy...............................       983       826       698        19.0         18.3
Federal deposit insurance premiums......       238       800       811       (70.3)        (1.4)
SAIF assessment.........................         0     2,352         0      (100.0)         N/A
Advertising.............................       316       308       312         2.6         (1.3)
Data processing.........................       509       489       476         4.1          2.7
Provision for real estate losses........        18         2         9       800.0        (77.8)
Other...................................     1,368     1,141     1,004        19.9         13.6
                                            ------    ------     -----
   Total non-interest expense...........    $9,022    10,509     7,470       (14.1)        40.7
                                            ------    ------     -----
                                            ------    ------     -----
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</TABLE>


   The $1.5 million decrease in non-interest expense from 1996 to 1997 was due
to the one time SAIF assessment of $2.35 million not repeating itself in 
1997. As a result of the SAIF assessment recapitalizing the SAIF, the FDIC 
insurance premium expense decreased by $561,000 from 1996 to 1997. The 
decrease in non-interest expense was partially offset by a $999,000 increase 
in compensation and benefits, an increase in occupancy of $158,000 and an 
increase in other expense of $227,000. Compensation and benefits expense 
increased as a result of adding new employees in mortgage banking activities, 
the purchase of MFC and normal merit and salary increases to existing 
employees. Occupancy increased for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared 
to 1996 because of the purchase of MFC and depreciation resulting from 
continued remodeling and updating of offices for new technological advances. 

   Non-interest expense was $10.5 million for 1996, an increase of $3.0 million,
or 40.7%, from $7.5 million for 1995. The majority of the increase is the result
of a $2.35 million SAIF assessment made during the third quarter of 1996.
Compensation and benefit expense increased by $431,000, or 10.4%, and was the
result of adding new employees, normal merit and salary increases, a full year's
impact of stock awards granted under the Recognition and Retention Plan granted
in June of 1995 and the increased expense of the employee stock option plan
related to recognizing benefit expense based upon the fair value of the shares
being awarded in the plan. Occupancy expense for 1996 increased by $128,000, or
18.3%, partly due to building improvements made during 1995 being depreciated
for a full year in 1996 and partly due to HMN opening a mortgage banking office
in Eden Prairie, Minnesota during the fourth quarter of 1996. Other expense
increased by $137,000, or 13.6% from 1995 to 1996. The increase is the result of
professional fees and other non-recurring expenses recognized during 1996.


INCOME TAXES

HMN recorded income tax expense of $3.3 million in 1997, compared to $2.5
million and $3.4 million for 1996 and 1995, respectively. The increase in income
tax expense from 1996 to 1997 and the decrease from 1995 to 1996 is primarily
the result of changes in taxable income between the years. For more information
on income taxes refer to Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.


FINANCIAL CONDITION 
LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET

The table on the following page, sets forth the information on HMN's loan
portfolio in dollar amounts and in percentages (before deductions for loans in
process, deferred fees and discounts and allowances for losses) as of the dates
indicated.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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                                                                          December 31,
                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       1997                1996               1995                1994                1993
                                -----------------   -----------------   -----------------   -----------------   -----------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)           Amount    Percent   Amount    Percent   Amount    Percent   Amount    Percent   Amount    Percent
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<S>                             <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
REAL ESTATE LOANS:
  One-to-four family........    $395,668     87.58% $321,340     90.19% $292,497     90.62% $252,943     91.14% $233,009     92.18%
  Multi-family..............       2,717      0.60       280      0.08       361      0.11       311      0.11       349      0.14
  Commercial................      10,572      2.34     7,918      2.22     8,744      2.71     8,316      3.00     4,559      1.80
  Construction or 
    development ............       5,725      1.27     3,474      0.98     5,082      1.58     2,799      1.01     3,309      1.31
                                --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------
      Total real estate.....     414,682     91.79   333,012     93.47   306,684     95.02   264,369     95.26   241,226     95.43
                                --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------
OTHER LOANS:
  Consumer Loans:
    Savings account.........       1,362      0.30       938      0.26     1,210      0.37       648      0.23       872      0.34
    Education...............         123      0.03       467      0.13       342      0.11     2,007      0.72     1,819      0.72
    Automobile..............       2,438      0.54       566      0.16       671      0.21       520      0.19       681      0.27
    Home equity line........      19,490      4.31    11,881      3.33     3,509      1.09         0      0.00         0      0.00
    Home equity.............       7,176      1.59     5,927      1.67     7,997      2.47     7,716      2.78     5,604      2.22
    Home 
      improvement...........         652      0.14       585      0.16       785      0.24       870      0.31       912      0.36
    Other...................         624      0.14       568      0.16       545      0.17       502      0.19       586      0.23
                                --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------
      Total consumer loans .      31,865      7.05    20,932      5.87    15,059      4.66    12,263      4.42    10,474      4.14
  Commercial business 
    loans...................       5,226      1.16     2,344      0.66     1,018      0.32       897      0.32     1,089      0.43
                                --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------
      Total other loans.....      37,091      8.21    23,276      6.53    16,077      4.98    13,160      4.74    11,563      4.57
                                --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------  --------    ------
      Total loans...........     451,773    100.00%  356,288    100.00%  322,761    100.00%  277,529    100.00%  252,789    100.00%
                                            ------              ------              ------              ------              ------
                                            ------              ------              ------              ------              ------
LESS:
  Loans in process..........       4,562               2,814               3,531               2,327               2,333
  Unamortized 
    discounts...............         547                 417                 289                 162                  14
  Net deferred 
    loan fees...............       1,847               1,695               1,899               2,147               2,507
  Allowance 
    for losses..............       2,748               2,340               2,191               1,893               1,489
                                --------            --------            --------            --------            --------
      Total loans  
      receivable, net.......    $442,069            $349,022            $314,851            $271,000            $246,446
                                --------            --------            --------            --------            --------
                                --------            --------            --------            --------            --------
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</TABLE>



     One-to-four family real estate loans were $395.7 million at December 31, 
1997, an increase of $74.4 million, or 23.1%, compared to $321.3 million at 
December 31, 1996. During 1997 HMN had the following one-to-four family real 
estate loan activity: originated $34.0 million, purchased $67.2 million, 
securitized $16.6 million, acquired from MFC $63.3 million, sold $9.0 million 
and received principal repayments of $64.5 million.

     One-to-four family real estate loans were $321.3 million at December 31, 
1996, an increase of $28.8 million, or 9.8%, compared to $292.5 million at 
December 31, 1995. During 1996 HMN had the following one-to-four family real 
estate loan activity: originated $32.5 million, purchased $55.8 million, 
securitized $15.4 million, sold $2.3 million and received principal 
repayments of $41.8 million. 

     One-to-four family real estate loans increased $39.6 million to $292.5 
million at December 31, 1995 from $252.9 million at December 31, 1994. During 
1995 HMN had the following one-to-four family real estate loan activity: 
originated $25.7 million, purchased $47.1 million, sold $2.4 million and 
received principal repayments of $30.8 million. 

     One-to-four family real estate loans increased $19.9 million to $252.9 
million at December 31, 1994 from $233 million at December 31, 1993. During 
1994 HMN originated $31.9 million, purchased $17.2 million and received 
principal repayments of $29.2 million. 

     Home equity line loans were $19.5 million at December 31, 1997, an 
increase of $7.6 million, or 64.0%, compared to $11.9 million at December 31, 
1996 and $3.5 million at December 31, 1995. During the second half of 1995 
the Bank introduced these revolving home equity lines of credit which loan up 
to 90% of the equity 

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in a home to the borrower. The interest rate has always been competitive and the
customers have liked the convenient features of the program. HMN has focused its
marketing efforts on its customers to promote the home equity line 
of credit. 

     HMN purchases commercial business loans and commercial real estate loans 
primarily from third party originators in the form of participation 
interests. The increase in commercial real estate loans and commercial 
business loans in the table above is primarily due to the purchase of 
participation interests or loans acquired in 1997 in connection with the 
acquisition of MFC. 

ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN AND REAL ESTATE LOSSES 

   HMN recognizes that credit losses will be experienced and that the risk of 
loss will vary with, among other things, the type of loans being made, the 
creditworthiness of the borrower over the term of the loan, general economic 
conditions and, in the case of a secured loan, the quality of the collateral. 
It is management's policy to maintain an allowance for loan losses based on, 
among other things, the Bank's and the industry's historical loan loss 
experience, evaluation of economic conditions, regular reviews of 
delinquencies and loan portfolio quality and evolving standards imposed by 
OTS examiners. HMN increases its allowance for loan losses by charging 
provision for loan losses against income. The methodology for establishing 
the allowance for loan losses takes into consideration probable losses that 
have been identified in connection with specific loans as well as losses in 
the loan portfolio that have not yet been identified but can be expected to 
occur. Management conducts quarterly reviews of the loan portfolio and 
evaluates the need to establish general allowances on the basis of these 
reviews.

     Management continues to actively monitor the asset quality and to charge 
off loans against the allowance for loan losses when appropriate. Although 
management believes it uses the best information available to make 
determinations with respect to the allowance for loan losses, future 
adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from 
the economic conditions in the assumptions used to determine the size of the 
allowance for losses.

     The allowance for loan losses was $2.7 million, or 0.62%, of total loans 
at December 31, 1997, compared to $2.3 million, or 0.66% of total loans at 
December 31, 1996, and $2.2 million, or 0.68% of total loans at December 31, 
1995. The following table reflects the activity in the allowance for loan 
losses and selected statistics:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

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                                                                                         December 31,
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                               1997        1996        1995        1994         1993
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<S>                                                                 <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Balance at the beginning of year..............................      $2,341       2,191       1,893       1,489         831
  MFC allowance for loan losses acquired......................         122           0           0           0           0
  Provision for losses........................................         300         300         300         410         660
  Charge-offs.................................................         (23)       (150)         (2)         (6)         (2)
  Recoveries..................................................           8           0           0           0           0
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
    Net charge-offs...........................................         (15)       (150)         (2)         (6)         (2)
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
Balance at end of year........................................      $2,748       2,341       2,191       1,893       1,489
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
Year end allowance for loan losses as a percent of
  year end gross loan balance.................................        0.62%       0.66%       0.68%       0.68%       0.59%
Ratio of net loan charge-offs to average loans outstanding....        0.01        0.05        0.00        0.00        0.00
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total 
  assets at year end..........................................        0.40        0.42        0.41        0.38        0.35
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</TABLE>


     The ratio of net loan charge-offs to average loans outstanding for each of
the past five years has been very low due to the credit quality of the loan
portfolio. 

     The following table reflects the activity of the allowance for real estate
losses:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         December 31,
                                                                    ------------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                              1997         1996        1995        1994        1993
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Balance at the beginning of year............................          $  2          35          37         126         100
  Provision for losses......................................            18           2           9           0          45
  Charge-offs...............................................           (12)          0         (11)          0         (19)
  Recoveries................................................             0           0           0           0           0
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
    Net charge-offs.........................................           (12)          0         (11)          0         (19)
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
  Other.....................................................             0         (35)          0         (89)          0
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
Balance at the end of year..................................          $  8           2          35          37         126
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
                                                                    ------       -----       -----       -----       -----
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>



                                                    HMN FINANCIAL, INC.    19


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


     Real estate properties acquired or expected to be acquired through loan
foreclosures are initially recorded at the lower of the related loan balance,
less any specific allowance for loss, or fair value less estimated selling
costs. Valuations are periodically performed by management and an allowance for
losses is established if the carrying value of a property exceeds its fair value
less estimated selling costs.


NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

Non-performing assets (comprised of non-accrual loans, restructured loans, 
and real estate acquired through foreclosure) totaled $807,000 at December 
31, 1997, an increase of $446,000 compared to $361,000 at December 31, 1996. 
Non-performing assets had the following activity during 1997: sales of 
$42,000, charge-offs of $35,000, payments of $80,000 and net transfers to 
non-performing assets of $603,000.

     Non-performing assets at December 31, 1996 were $361,000, a decrease of
$489,000, compared to $850,000 at December 31, 1995. Non-performing assets had
the following activity during 1996: sales of $314,000, charge-offs of $61,000,
payments of $128,000, and net transfers to non-performing assets of $14,000.
Non-performing assets are summarized in the following table:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         December 31,
                                                                    ------------------------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                               1997         1996        1995        1994        1993
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                 <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
  Non-accrual loans.........................................          $263         338         441         235         138
  Accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more.................           402           0           0           0          23
  Restructured loans........................................             0           0          94         199           0
  Foreclosed assets.........................................           142          23         315          64         421
                                                                       ---         ---         ---         ---         ---
    Total non-performing assets.............................          $807         361         850         498         582
                                                                       ---         ---         ---         ---         ---
                                                                       ---         ---         ---         ---         ---
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets.......          0.12%       0.07%       0.16%       0.10%       0.14%
Total non-performing loans..................................          $665         338         535         434         161
Non-performing loans as a percentage of
  loans receivable, net.....................................          0.15%       0.10%       0.17%       0.16%       0.07%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans...........        413.17%     691.84%     409.13%     436.52%     924.84%
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     The non-performing assets reflected above primarily consist of one-to-four
family mortgage loans or consumer loans.


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Stockholders' equity was $84.5 million on December 31, 1997, an increase of $2.4
million, or 2.9%, from $82.1 million at December 31, 1996. During 1997 HMN
purchased 298,334 shares of its own common stock for a total cost of $6.4
million. During 1995 the Board of Directors approved a management Recognition
and Retention Plan (RRP) which awarded 84,486 shares of restricted HMN common
stock to management and directors. The restricted stock used for the RRP was
issued from treasury stock and vests over a five year period. As the RRP
participants earn their awards stockholders' equity is credited and compensation
is expensed. 

    On June 29, 1994, HMN completed a public stock Offering which generated net
proceeds of $59.2 million net of costs of $1.7 million. An ESOP was established
which borrowed $6.1 million from HMN. The loan is treated as a reduction of
stockholders' equity. For more information refer to the Consolidated Statement
of Stockholders' Equity and Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.


REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS 

Federal savings institutions are required to satisfy three capital 
requirements: (i) a requirement that "tangible capital" equal or exceed 1.5% 
of adjusted total assets, (ii) a requirement that "core capital" equal or 
exceed 3% of adjusted total assets, and (iii) a requirement that "risk-based 
capital" equal or exceed 8% of risk-weighted assets. With certain exceptions, 
all three capital standards must generally conform to and be no less 
stringent than, the capital standards published by the Comptroller of the 
Currency for national banks. 

     As a result of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of
1991 (FDICIA), banking and thrift regulators are required to take prompt
regulatory action against institutions which are undercapitalized. FDICIA
requires banking and thrift regulators to categorize institutions as "well
capitalized," "adequately capitalized," "undercapitalized," "significantly
undercapitalized," or "critically undercapitalized". A savings institution will
be deemed to be well capitalized if it: (i) has a total risk-based capital ratio
of 10% or greater, (ii) has a Tier 1 (core) risk-based capital ratio of 6% or
greater, (iii) has a leverage (core) ratio of 5% or greater, and (iv) is not
subject to any order or written directive by the OTS to meet and maintain a
specific capital level for any capital measure. The Bank is of the opinion that
it is considered well capitalized at December 31, 1997. Refer to Note 16 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a table which reflects the Bank's
capital compared to its capital requirements.


LIQUIDITY 
HMN manages its liquidity position to ensure that the funding needs of borrowers
and depositors are met timely and in the most cost effective manner. Asset
liquidity is the ability 

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<PAGE>

to convert assets to cash through the maturity of the asset or the sale of the
asset. Liability liquidity results from the ability of the Bank to attract
depositors or borrow funds from third party sources such as the FHLB. The Bank
is required by regulation to maintain a monthly average minimum asset liquidity
ratio of 4%. The Bank has maintained an average monthly liquidity ratio in
excess of the 4% requirement and does not anticipate that it will fall below the
requirement in the future.

     The primary investing activities are the origination or purchase of loans
and the purchase of securities. Principal and interest payments on mortgages and
securities are a primary source of cash for HMN. Additional cash can be obtained
by selling securities from the available for sale portfolio or by selling loans.
Loans could also be securitized by FNMA or FHLMC and used as collateral for
additional borrowing with the FHLB. In December of 1997 HMN, through its wholly
owned subsidiary, acquired Marshalltown Financial Corporation (MFC) by
purchasing MFC's outstanding stock with cash. Refer to Note 2 of the Notes to
Financial Statements for more details related to the acquisition. 

     The primary financing activity is the attraction of retail deposits. The
Bank has the ability to borrow additional funds from the FHLB by pledging
additional securities or loans. Refer to Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for more information on undrawn open lines of credit and
additional advances that could be drawn upon based upon existing collateral
levels with the FHLB. Information on outstanding advance maturities is also
included in Note 11.

     *HMN anticipates that its liquidity requirements for 1998 will be similar
to the cash flows it experienced in 1997 with the exception of the MFC
acquisition and construction disbursements for completion of the Spring Valley
retail banking facility and a new retail banking facility in Winona.
Construction disbursements are estimated to total $2.2 million on a combined
basis for Spring Valley and Winona and additional other expenditures of $1.0
million for premises and equipment. HMN has agreed to loan $1.5 million to the
HMN Employee Stock Ownership Plan to allow it to purchase additional shares of
HMN common stock. The Bank will need $3.6 million to purchase the outstanding
MFC common stock and options not tendered to the settlement agent at December
31, 1997. The cash needed to fund the mortgage banking activities of HMN
Mortgage Services, Inc. will range from $5.0 million to $15.0 million during
1998. 

     HMN's most liquid assets are cash and cash equivalents, which consist of 
short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than 
three months that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and 
interest-bearing deposits. The level of these assets is dependent on the 
operating, financing, and investing activities during any given period. 

     Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 1997 were $9.4 million, a 
decrease of $1.2 million compared to $10.6 million at December 31, 1996. Net 
cash provided from operating activities during 1997 was $6.6 million. HMN 
conducted the following major investing activities during 1997: proceeds from 
the sale of securities available for sale were $94.5 million, principal 
received on payments and maturities of securities available for sale was 
$49.1 million, purchases were $103.1 million of securities available for 
sale, principal received on payments and maturities of securities held to 
maturity were $1.2 million, purchases of interests in limited partnerships 
were $2.4 million, proceeds from sale of loans were $24.8 million, purchases 
of mortgage servicing rights were $845,000, purchase of FHLB stock was 
$803,000 and net increase in loans receivable was due primarily to loan 
originations and loan purchases of $68.6 million. HMN spent $1.9 million for 
the purchase of premises and equipment and it expended net cash for the 
acquisition of MFC of $16.8 million. Net cash used by investing activities 
during 1997 was $24.4 million. HMN conducted the following major financing 
activities during 1997: increase in deposits of $1.3 million, purchase of 
treasury stock $6.4 million, proceeds from FHLB advances $151.8 million and 
repayments of FHLB advances totaled $130.2 million. Net cash provided from 
financing activities was $16.6 million.

     *HMN has certificates of deposit with outstanding balances of $258.6
million that come due during 1998. Based upon past experience management
anticipates that the majority of the deposits will renew for another term. HMN
believes that deposits which do not renew will be replaced with deposits from
other customers, or funded with advances from the FHLB, or will be funded
through the sale of securities. Management does not anticipate that it will have
a liquidity problem due to maturing deposits. 


MARKET RISK 

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates.
HMN's market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in its
investing, lending and deposit taking activities. Management actively monitors
and manages its interest rate risk exposure. 

     HMN's profitability is affected by fluctuations in interest rates. A 
sudden and substantial increase in interest rates may adversely impact HMN's 
earnings to the extent that the interest rates borne by assets and 
liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent, or on the 
same basis. HMN monitors how its assets will mature or reprice in comparison 
to how its liabilities will mature or reprice. The MATURITY OR REPRICING 
TABLE located below in the Asset/ Liability Management section of this report 
is used as part of the monitoring process. HMN also monitors the projected 
changes in net interest income that occur if interest rates were to suddenly 
change up or down. The RATE SHOCK TABLE located below in the Asset/Liability 
Management section of this report discloses HMN's projected changes in net 
interest income based upon immediate interest rate changes called rate 
shocks. 


*This paragraph contains a forward-looking statement(s). Refer to information
regarding Forward-looking Information on page 25 of this discussion.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS


     *HMN utilizes a model which uses the discounted cash flows from its 
interest-earning assets and its interest-bearing liabilities to calculate the 
current market value of those assets and liabilities. The model also 
calculates the changes in market value of the interest-earning assets and 
interest-bearing liabilities due to different interest rate changes. HMN 
believes that over the next twelve months interest rates could conceivably 
fluctuate in a range of 200 basis points up or down from where the rates were 
at December 31, 1997. HMN does not have a trading portfolio. The following 
table discloses the projected changes in market value to HMN's 
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities based upon 
incremental 100 basis point changes in interest rates from interest rates in 
effect on December 31, 1997.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Other than trading portfolio                                                               Market Value
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                            --------------------------------------------------------
Basis point change in interest rates                                  -200        -100           0        +100        +200
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                               <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Cash equivalents............................................      $  8,371       8,364       8,357       8,350       8,344
Fixed-rate CMOs.............................................        62,590      62,313      61,989      60,415      58,215
Variable-rate CMOs..........................................        22,821      23,022      22,922      22,259      21,413
Fixed-rate available for sale mortgage-backed
  and related securities....................................        31,450      31,188      30,844      30,458      29,995
Variable-rate available for sale 
  mortgage-backed and related securities....................        20,316      19,973      19,728      19,505      19,231
Fixed-rate available for sale other 
  marketable securities.....................................        72,987      71,229      69,433      67,717      66,081
Variable-rate available for sale other 
  marketable securities.....................................         6,963       6,949       6,935       6,920       6,906
Fixed-rate loans held for sale..............................         2,291       2,289       2,287       2,285       2,283
Fixed-rate real estate loans................................       327,871     325,548     317,189     306,082     294,462
Variable-rate real estate loans.............................        89,328      88,745      87,874      86,869      85,507
Fixed-rate other loans......................................        18,227      18,065      17,916      17,666      17,427
Variable-rate other loans...................................        30,891      30,811      30,746      30,687      30,626
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
Total market risk sensitive assets..........................       694,106     688,496     676,220     659,213     640,490
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
NOW deposits................................................        26,957      26,935      26,912      26,890      26,868
Passbook deposits...........................................        36,121      34,472      32,969      31,596      30,336
Money market deposits.......................................        25,466      24,264      23,173      22,178      21,269
Certificate deposits........................................       388,929     385,056     381,261     377,539     373,887
Fixed-rate Federal Home Loan Bank advances..................        82,581      80,329      78,176      76,116      74,144
Variable-rate Federal Home Loan Bank advances...............        49,052      49,011      48,971      48,931      48,890
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
Total market risk sensitive liabilities.....................       609,106     600,067     591,462     583,250     575,394
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
Commitments to extend credit................................            52          51          50          48          46
Net market risk.............................................      $ 85,052      88,480      84,808      76,011      65,142
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
Percentage change from current market value.................          0.29%       4.33%       0.00%     (10.37)%    (23.19)%
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
                                                                   -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
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</TABLE>



     The preceding table was prepared utilizing the following assumptions (the
"Model Assumptions") regarding prepayment and decay ratios which were determined
by management based upon their review of historical prepayment speeds and future
prepayment projections. Fixed rate loans were assumed to prepay at annual rates
of between 6% to 31%, depending on the coupon and period to maturity. ARMs were
assumed to prepay at annual rates of between 12% and 22%, depending on coupon
and the period to maturity. Growing Equity Mortgage (GEM) loans were assumed to
prepay at annual rates of between 16% and 38% depending on the coupon and the
period to maturity. Mortgage-backed securities and Collateralized Mortgage
Obligations (CMOs) were projected to have prepayments based upon the underlying
collateral securing the instrument. Certificate accounts were assumed not to be
withdrawn until maturity. Passbook and money market accounts were assumed to
decay at an annual rate of 20%.


*This paragraph contains a forward-looking statement(s). Refer to information
regarding Forward-looking Information on page 25 of this discussion. 

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     Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in
the foregoing table. The interest rates on certain types of assets and
liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while
interest rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag behind changes
in market interest rates. The model assumes that the difference between the
current interest rate being earned or paid compared to a treasury instrument or
other interest index with a similar term to maturity (the "Interest Spread")
will remain constant over the interest changes disclosed in the table. Changes
in Interest Spread could impact projected market value changes. Certain assets,
such as ARMs, have features which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-
term basis and over the life of the assets. The market value of the interest-
bearing assets which are approaching their lifetime interest rate caps could be
different from the values disclosed in the table. In the event of a change in
interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels may deviate significantly
from those assumed in calculating the foregoing table. The ability of many
borrowers to service their debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate
increase. 


ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

*HMN's management reviews the impact that changing interest rates will have on
its net interest income projected for the twelve months following December 31,
1997 to determine if its current level of interest rate risk is acceptable. The
following table projects the estimated impact on net interest income of
immediate interest rate changes called rate shocks.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------
        Rate Shock            Net Interest           Percentage
     in Basis Points             Income                Change
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                          <C>                    <C>
          +200                $17,758,000              (3.20)%

          +100                 18,182,000              (0.89)%

             0                 18,345,000               0.00%
     
          -100                 18,544,000               1.08%

          -200                 18,370,000               0.14%
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     The preceding table was prepared utilizing the Model Assumptions regarding
prepayment and decay ratios which were determined by management based upon their
review of historical prepayment speeds and future prepayment projections. 

     Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in 
the foregoing table. In the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment 
and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those 
assumed in calculating the foregoing table. The ability of many borrowers to 
service their debt may decrease in the event of a substantial increase in 
interest rates and could impact net interest income.

     In an attempt to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates,
management closely monitors interest rate risk. The Bank has an Asset/Liability
Committee consisting of executive officers which meets at least quarterly to
review the interest rate risk position and projected profitability. The
committee makes recommendations for adjustments to the asset liability position
of the Bank to the Board of Directors of the Bank. This committee also reviews
the Bank's portfolio, formulates investment strategies and oversees the timing
and implementation of transactions to assure attainment of the Board's
objectives in the most effective manner. In addition, the Board reviews on a
quarterly basis the Bank's asset/liability position, including simulations of
the effect on the Bank's capital of various interest rate scenarios.

     In managing its asset/liability mix, the Bank, at times, depending on the
relationship between long- and short-term interest rates, market conditions and
consumer preference, may place more emphasis on managing net interest margin
than on better matching the interest rate sensitivity of its assets and
liabilities in an effort to enhance net interest income. Management believes
that the increased net interest income resulting from a mismatch in the maturity
of its asset and liability portfolios can, during periods of declining or stable
interest rates, provide high enough returns to justify the increased exposure to
sudden and unexpected increases in interest rates. 

     To the extent consistent with its interest rate spread objectives, the Bank
attempts to reduce its interest rate risk and has taken a number of steps to
restructure its assets and liabilities. The Bank has primarily focused its fixed
rate one-to-four family residential lending program on loans with contractual
terms of 20 years or less. The Bank generally follows the practice of selling
all of its fixed rate single family loans with contractual maturities of thirty
years. At times, depending on its interest rate sensitivity, the Bank may sell
fixed rate single family loans with shorter contractual maturities than thirty
years in order to reduce interest rate risk and record a gain on the sale of
loans. 



*This paragraph contains a forward-looking statement(s). Refer to information
regarding Forward-looking Information on page 26 of this discussion.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS



     The following gap table sets forth the interest rate sensitivity of HMN's
assets and liabilities at December 31, 1997, using certain assumptions that are
described in more detail below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                      Maturing or Repricing 
                                                             ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                         Over 6
                                                             6 Months   Months to  Over 1-3   Over 3-5   Over 5  No Stated
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                        or Less    One Year    Years     Years     Years    Maturity  Total
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                          <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>      <C>        <C>      <C>
Cash equivalents............................................  $  8,365         0         0         0         0         0     8,365
Securities available for sale:
  Mortgage-backed and 
  related securities(1).....................................    48,009    17,552    40,545    20,162     9,330         0   135,598
  Other marketable securities...............................    24,723    11,555     8,392    10,670         0    13,017    68,357
Loans held for sale.........................................     2,287         0         0         0         0         0     2,287
Loans receivable, net:(1)(2)
  Fixed rate one-to-four family(3)..........................    26,548    24,107    79,925    55,659   119,091         0   305,330
  Adjustable rate one-to-four family(3).....................    25,158    34,420    15,792    14,355     1,528         0    91,253
  Multi family..............................................       386       291       991       429       600         0     2,697
    Fixed rate commercial real estate.......................       824       370     1,020       244        76         0     2,534
  Adjustable rate commercial real estate....................     7,118       366       727         0         0         0     8,211
  Commercial business.......................................     2,059       642     1,717       767        42         0     5,227
    Consumer loans..........................................    22,325     1,660     3,457     1,643       480         0    29,565
Federal Home Loan Bank stock................................         0         0         0         0         0     7,432     7,432
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
    Total interest-earning assets...........................   167,802    90,963   152,566   103,929   131,147    20,449   666,856
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
Non-interest checking.......................................     3,833         0         0         0         0         0     3,833
NOW accounts................................................    23,143         0         0         0         0         0    23,143
Passbooks...................................................     3,822     3,418    10,426     6,672    11,861         0    36,199
Money market accounts.......................................     2,622     2,342     7,145     4,572     8,127         0    24,808
Certificates................................................   119,627   139,004    99,852    18,342     2,540         0   379,365
Federal Home Loan Bank advances.............................    58,714     8,536    29,000    21,000    10,400         0   127,650
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
    Total interest-bearing liabilities......................   211,761   153,300   146,423    50,586    32,928         0   594,998
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
Interest-earning assets less 
  interest-bearing liabilities.............................. $ (43,959)  (62,337)    6,143    53,343    98,219    20,449    71,858
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
Cumulative interest-rate 
  sensitivity gap........................................... $ (43,959) (106,296) (100,153)  (46,810)   51,409    71,858    71,858
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
Cumulative interest-rate gap as a
  percentage of total assets at 
  December 31, 1997.........................................     (6.36)%  (15.38)%  (14.49)%   (6.77)%   7.44%    10.40%    10.40%
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
                                                               -------    -------  --------  -------   -------    -------  -------
Cumulative interest-rate gap as a 
  percentage of total assets at 
  December 31, 1996.........................................     (4.61)   (10.66)
                                                               -------    -------  
                                                               -------    -------  

- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

(1)  Schedule prepared based upon the earlier of contractual maturity or
     repricing date, if applicable, adjusted for scheduled repayments of
     principal and projected prepayments of principal based upon experience. 
(2)  Loans receivable are presented net of loans in process and deferred loan
     fees. 
(3)  Construction and development loans are all one-to-four family loans and
     therefore have been included in the fixed rate one-to-four family and
     adjustable rate one-to-four family lines. 





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     The preceding table was prepared utilizing the Model Assumptions regarding
prepayment and decay ratios which were determined by management based upon their
review of historical prepayment speeds and future prepayment projections. Fixed
rate loans were assumed to prepay at annual rates of between 6% to 31%,
depending on the coupon and period to maturity. ARMs were assumed to prepay at
annual rates of between 12% and 22%, depending on coupon and the period to
maturity. GEM loans were assumed to prepay at annual rates of between 16% and
38% depending on the coupon and the period to maturity. Mortgage-backed
securities and CMOs were projected to have prepayments based upon the underlying
collateral securing the instrument. Certificate accounts were assumed not to be
withdrawn until maturity. Passbook and money market accounts were assumed to
decay at an annual rate of 20%.

     Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in 
the foregoing table. Although certain assets and liabilities may have similar 
maturities and periods of repricing, they may react in different degrees to 
changes in market interest rates. The interest rates on certain types of 
assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest 
rates, while interest rates on other types of assets and liabilities may lag 
behind changes in market interest rates. Certain assets, such as 
adjustable-rate mortgages, have features which restrict changes in interest 
rates on a short-term basis and over the life of the asset. In the event of a 
change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely 
deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the foregoing table. 
The ability of many borrowers to service their debt may decrease in the event 
of an interest rate increase.

     Refer to Regulatory Capital Requirements above for a discussion of the
Bank's interest rate risk component.

YEAR 2000
*The Bank has formed a committee which has analyzed its exposure to year 2000
computer hardware and software issues. A major portion of the Bank's data
processing is provided by a third party vender which is committed to being year
2000 compliant by early 1999. The committee is monitoring the data processing
vender's progress on year 2000 issues. The committee reviewed all hardware and
software used internally by HMN or any of its subsidiaries and determined which
hardware and/or software would need to be replaced by the year 2000. The cost of
becoming year 2000 compliant is not deemed to be material.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
The following statements within Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations contain forward-looking statements
and actual results may differ materially from the expectations disclosed within
this Discussion and Analysis. These forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below. HMN assumes no
obligations to publicly release results of any revision or updates to these
forward-looking statements to reflect future events or unanticipated
occurrences.

  LIQUIDITY   HMN anticipates that its liquidity requirements for 1998 will 
  be similar to the cash flows it experienced in 1997 with the exception of 
  the MFC acquisition and construction disbursements for completion of the 
  Spring Valley retail banking facility and a new retail banking facility in 
  Winona. Construction disbursements are estimated to total $2.2 million on a 
  combined basis for Spring Valley and Winona and additional other 
  expenditures of $1.0 million for premises and equipment. The cash needed to 
  fund the mortgage banking activities of HMN Mortgage Services, Inc. will 
  range from $5.0 million to $15.0 million during 1998.

     Construction costs could increase due to unknown construction supply 
  issues or unforeseen labor issues. The mortgage banking activities of MSI 
  may exceed the estimated range of $5 million to $15 million due to 
  additional loan originations generated in its market area. In either 
  situation mentioned above additional cash would be generated from the sale 
  of securities or the advances from the FHLB.

     HMN has certificates of deposit with outstanding balances of $258.6 
  million that come due during 1998. Based upon past experience management 
  anticipates that the majority of the deposits will renew for another term. 
  Any deposits which do not renew will be replaced with deposits from other 
  customers, or funded with advances from the FHLB, or will be funded through 
  the sale of securities. Management does not anticipate that it will have a 
  liquidity problem due to maturing deposits.

     Competitive pricing by other institutions, the desire of a competitor to 
  pay interest rates on deposits that are above the current rates paid by 
  HMN, or desire by customers to put more of their funds into nontraditional 
  bank products such as stocks and bonds could be circumstances that would 
  cause the maturing certificates to become a liquidity problem.

  MARKET RISK 
  HMN believes that over the next twelve months interest rates could 
  conceivably fluctuate in a range of 200 basis points up or down from where 
  the rates were at December 31, 1997.

     Actual interest rates could fluctuate by more than 200 basis points up 
  or down from rates in effect on December 31, 1997 due to unanticipated 
  occurrences such as the start of another war in the gulf. Many Asian 
  countries are experiencing economic difficulties which may have a larger 
  impact on the economy of the United States than is currently anticipated 
  and thereby cause general interest rates to fluctuate by more than 200 
  basis points.


*This paragraph contains a forward-looking statement(s). Refer to information
regarding Forward-looking Information on page 26 of this discussion.



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     HMN's actual market value changes for interest earning assets and 
  interest bearing liabilities may differ from the projected market values 
  disclosed in the table in the Market Risk section.

     Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis in the table 
  presented in the Market Risk section above. The interest rates on certain 
  types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in 
  market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets and 
  liabilities may lag behind changes in market interest rates. The model 
  assumes that the difference between the current interest rate being earned 
  or paid compared to a treasury instrument or other interest rate index with 
  a similar term to maturity (the Interest Spread) will remain constant over 
  the interest changes disclosed in the table. Changes in Interest Spread 
  could impact projected market value changes. Certain assets, such as ARMs, 
  have features which restrict changes in interest rates on a short-term 
  basis and over the life of the assets. The market value of the 
  interest-bearing assets which are approaching their life time interest rate 
  caps could be different from the values disclosed in the table. In the 
  event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels 
  may deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the foregoing 
  table. The ability of many borrowers to service their debt may decrease in 
  the event of an interest rate increase.

  ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT
  HMN's management reviews the impact that changing interest rates will have 
  on its net interest income projected for the twelve months following 
  December 31, 1997 to determine if its current level of interest rate risk 
  is acceptable. HMN's actual net interest income caused by interest rate 
  changes may differ from the amounts reflected in the table which projects 
  the estimated impact on net interest income of immediate interest rate 
  changes called rate shocks. HMN's actual maturing and repricing results of 
  its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities may differ 
  from the amounts reflected in the gap table.

     Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in 
  each of the tables. In the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment 
  and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those 
  assumed in calculating the foregoing tables. The ability of many borrowers 
  to service their debt may decrease in the event of a substantial increase 
  in interest rates and could impact net interest income.

  YEAR 2000
  The cost of becoming year 2000 compliant is not deemed to be material.

     The estimated costs are dependent upon HMN's third party data processing 
  center successfully converting its hardware and software to be year 2000 
  compliant. The data processing center may not successfully complete their 
  conversion which may cause HMN's cost to substantially increase.

DIVIDENDS 
HMN has not paid any dividends since its incorporation in March 1994. However,
the Board of Directors may consider a policy of paying cash dividends in the
future. The declaration of dividends are subject to, among other things, HMN's
financial condition and results of operations, the Bank's compliance with its
regulatory capital requirements, including the fully phased-in capital
requirements, tax considerations, industry standards, economic conditions,
regulatory restrictions, general business practices and other factors. Refer to
Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information on
regulatory limitations on dividends from the Bank to HMN.

     In February of 1998, the Board of Directors of HMN authorized a stock split
in the form of a 50% stock dividend subject to HMN stockholder approval of an
increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock from 7.0 million to
11.0 million at the annual meeting of stockholders on April 28, 1998. 

IMPACT OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES 
The Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes presented herein have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which
require the measurement of financial position and operation results that are
primarily in terms of historical dollars without considering the changes in the
relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation. The impact of
inflation is reflected in the increased cost of operations. Unlike most
industrial companies, nearly all of the assets and liabilities of HMN are
monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a greater impact on HMN's
performance than do the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates
do not necessarily move in the same direction or to the same extent as the
prices of goods and services.

MERGER AND ACQUISITIONS
From time to time HMN reviews the possibility of acquiring or merging with
different companies which would complement the business conducted by HMN. HMN's
Board of Directors has adopted the policy of not disclosing to the public its
intent to acquire or merge until a formal definitive agreement has been signed
by all parties involved with the transaction except as otherwise required by
law.

     On December 5, 1997 HMN, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Home Federal
Savings Bank, completed its merger with Marshalltown Financial Corporation
pursuant to a merger agreement dated July 1, 1997. Refer to Note 2 of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the merger.



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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996                                                              1997           1996
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents.......................................................   $  9,364,635     10,583,717
Securities available for sale:
     Mortgage-backed and related securities
       (amortized cost $135,598,404 and $134,474,167)...........................    135,935,482    133,355,278
     Other marketable securities
       (amortized cost $68,356,926 and $42,360,499).............................     69,923,477     42,474,810
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
                                                                                    205,858,959    175,830,088
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
Securities held to maturity:
     Mortgage-backed and related securities
       (fair value $0 and $1,904,993)...........................................              0      1,805,744
     Other marketable securities
       (fair value $0 and $1,000,550)...........................................              0        999,812
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
                                                                                              0      2,805,556
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
Loans held for sale.............................................................      2,287,265        739,316
Loans receivable, net...........................................................    442,068,600    349,022,236
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost...........................................      7,432,200      5,434,000
Real estate, net................................................................        133,939         20,610
Premises and equipment, net.....................................................      5,880,710      3,581,497
Accrued interest receivable.....................................................      4,038,131      3,415,152
Investment in limited partnerships..............................................      5,989,399      2,887,525
Goodwill......................................................................        4,500,873              0
Core deposit intangible.........................................................      1,546,273              0
Investment in mortgage servicing rights.........................................        781,005          4,681
Prepaid expenses and other assets...............................................      1,349,521        407,221
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
     Total assets ..............................................................   $691,231,510    554,731,599
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
                                                                                    ------------   -----------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits........................................................................   $467,347,688    362,476,944
Federal Home Loan Bank advances.................................................    127,650,021    106,078,589
Accrued interest payable........................................................      1,365,064      1,542,773
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance...........................        786,619        518,911
Accrued expenses and other liabilities..........................................      6,056,356      2,014,938
Due to stockholders of Marshalltown Financial Corporation.......................      3,555,352              0
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
     Total liabilities..........................................................    606,761,100    472,632,155
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
     Serial preferred stock ($.01 par value): authorized 500,000 shares; 
       issued and outstanding none..............................................              0              0
     Common stock ($.01 par value): authorized shares 7,000,000;
       issued shares 6,085,775..................................................         60,858         60,858
     Additional paid-in capital.................................................     59,729,090     59,428,768
     Retained earnings, subject to certain restrictions.........................     60,224,253     54,645,387
     Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale................      1,129,818       (598,045)
     Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares..............................     (4,554,280)    (4,938,520)
     Unearned compensation restricted stock awards..............................       (600,668)      (793,289)
     Treasury stock, at cost 1,941,407 and 1,651,615............................    (31,518,661)   (25,705,715)
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
       Total stockholders' equity...............................................     84,470,410     82,099,444
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.................................   $691,231,510    554,731,599
                                                                                    ------------   -----------
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>




YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995                                            1997           1996          1995
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                 <C>             <C>            <C>
Interest income:
     Loans receivable...........................................................    $28,328,864     25,721,042     23,375,334
     Securities available for sale:
       Mortgage-backed and related..............................................      8,255,402     10,027,438     10,294,056
       Other marketable.........................................................      3,699,378      2,424,628      2,857,884
     Securities held to maturity:
       Mortgage-backed and related..............................................         33,400        765,120        746,100
       Other marketable.........................................................         10,032        104,448        389,381
     Cash equivalents...........................................................        342,433        494,129        412,259
     Other......................................................................        420,722        327,520        253,170
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
       Total interest income....................................................     41,090,231     39,864,325     38,328,184
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
Interest expense:
     Deposits...................................................................     19,056,164     18,949,937     18,578,744
     Federal Home Loan Bank advances............................................      6,586,855      5,243,853      3,976,353
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
       Total interest expense...................................................     25,643,019     24,193,790     22,555,097
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
       Net interest income......................................................     15,447,212     15,670,535     15,773,087
Provision for loan losses.......................................................        300,000        300,000        300,000
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
     Net interest income after provision for loan losses........................     15,147,212     15,370,535     15,473,087
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
Noninterest income:
     Fees and service charges...................................................        487,085        359,249        324,492
     Securities gains, net......................................................      1,249,569      1,029,638        415,955
     Gain on sales of loans.....................................................        469,461         39,306        102,368
     Other......................................................................        516,244        494,507        155,434
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
       Total noninterest income.................................................      2,722,359      1,922,700        998,249
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
Noninterest expense:
     Compensation and benefits..................................................      5,590,297      4,591,367      4,160,248
     Occupancy..................................................................        983,238        825,609        697,602
     Federal deposit insurance premiums.........................................        238,654        799,890        810,432
     SAIF assessment............................................................              0      2,351,563              0
     Advertising................................................................        315,771        308,464        312,366
     Data processing............................................................        508,930        489,045        476,402
     Provision for real estate losses...........................................         18,000          2,000          9,327
     Other......................................................................      1,367,815      1,140,948      1,003,682
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
       Total noninterest expense................................................      9,022,705     10,508,886      7,470,059
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
       Income before income tax expense.........................................      8,846,866      6,784,349      9,001,277
Income tax expense..............................................................      3,268,000      2,510,000      3,380,900
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
       Net income...............................................................     $5,578,866      4,274,349      5,620,377
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
Basic earnings per share........................................................     $     1.51           0.99           1.10
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
Diluted earnings per share......................................................      $    1.41           0.96           1.09
                                                                                     -----------    ----------     ----------
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</TABLE>

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                           Net          Unearned
                                                                                        Unrealized       Employee
                                                                                        Gain (Loss)       Stock      
                                                           Additional                  on Securities    Ownership    
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,                        Common       Paid-In       Retained    Available for      Plan       
1997, 1996 AND 1995                              Stock       Capital        earnings         Sale        Shares      
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>        <C>             <C>         <C>              <C>          
Balance,
December 31, 1994.......................        $60,858     59,155,995     44,750,661     (9,174,623)    (5,745,880) 
 Net income.............................                                    5,620,377                                
 Change in unrealized 
  loss on securities 
  available for sale....................                                                   8,909,265                 
 Treasury stock 
  purchases.............................                                                                             
 Unearned compensation 
  restricted stock awards...............         36,319                                                              
 Amortization of 
  restricted stock awards...............                                                                             
 Earned employee stock 
  ownership plan shares.................                        93,267                                      409,730  
                                              ---------     ----------     ----------      ----------    ----------- 
Balance,
December 31, 1995.......................        $60,858     59,285,581     50,371,038       (265,358)    (5,336,150) 
 Net income.............................                                    4,274,349                                
 Change in unrealized 
  loss on securities 
  available for sale....................                                                    (332,687)                
 Treasury stock 
  purchases.............................                                                                             
 Stock options exercised................                       (10,817)                                              
 Restricted stock awards 
  cancelled.............................           (808)                                              
 Amortization of 
  restricted stock awards...............                                                                             
 Restricted stock 
  awards tax benefit....................                        13,677                                               
 Earned employee stock 
  ownership plan shares.................                       141,135                                      397,630  
                                              ---------     ----------     ----------      ----------    ----------- 
Balance,
December 31, 1996.......................         60,858     59,428,768     54,645,387       (598,045)    (4,938,520) 
 Net income.............................                                    5,578,866                                
 Change in unrealized 
  loss on securities 
  available for sale....................                                                   1,727,863                 
 Treasury stock 
  purchases.............................                                                                             
 Amoritization of
  restricted stock awards...............                                                                             
 Recognition and retention..............
  awards granted........................                         2,250                                               
 Stock options exercised................                       (82,009)                                              
 Restricted stock awards
  tax benefit...........................                        61,092                                               
 Stock option tax benefit ..............                        20,751                                               
 Earned employee stock 
  ownership plan shares.................                       298,238                                      384,240  
                                              ---------     ----------     ----------      ----------    ----------- 
Balance,
December 31, 1997.......................        $60,858     59,729,090     60,224,253      1,129,818     (4,554,280) 
                                              ---------     ----------     ----------      ----------    ----------- 
                                              ---------     ----------     ----------      ----------    ----------- 




<CAPTION>



                                                   Unearned                                 
                                                 Compensation                    Total Stock-
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,                          Restricted        Treasury       holders' 
1997, 1996 AND 1995                               Stock Awards       Stock         Equity   
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                              <C>             <C>             <C>        
Balance,                                                                                    
December 31, 1994.......................                                         89,047,011 
 Net income.............................                                          5,620,377 
 Change in unrealized                                                                       
  loss on securities                                                                        
  available for sale....................                                          8,909,265 
 Treasury stock                                                                             
  purchases.............................                         (12,509,667)   (12,509,667)
 Unearned compensation                                                                      
  restricted stock awards...............           (1,167,005)     1,130,686              0 
 Amortization of                                                                            
  restricted stock awards...............              116,700                       116,700 
 Earned employee stock                                                                      
  ownership plan shares.................                                            502,997 
                                                   -----------  -------------   ------------
Balance,                                                                                    
December 31, 1995.......................           (1,050,305)   (11,378,981)    91,686,683 
 Net income.............................                                          4,274,349 
 Change in unrealized                                                                       
  loss on securities                                                                        
  available for sale....................                                           (332,687)
 Treasury stock                                                                             
  purchases.............................                         (14,364,754)   (14,364,754)
 Stock options exercised................                              63,180         52,363 
 Restricted stock awards                                                                    
  cancelled.............................               25,968        (25,160)             0 
 Amortization of                                                                            
  restricted stock awards...............              231,048                       231,048 
 Restricted stock                                                                           
  awards tax benefit....................                                             13,677 
 Earned employee stock                                                                      
  ownership plan shares.................                                            538,765 
                                                   -----------  -------------   ------------
Balance,                                                                                    
December 31, 1996.......................             (793,289)   (25,705,715)    82,099,444 
 Net income.............................                                          5,578,866 
 Change in unrealized                                                                       
  loss on securities                                                                        
  available for sale....................                                          1,727,863 
 Treasury stock                                                                             
  purchases.............................                         (5,988,450)    (5,988,450) 
 Amoritization of                                                                           
  restricted stock awards...............              231,621                       231,621 
 Recognition and retention..............                                                    
  awards granted........................              (39,000)        36,750              0 
 Stock options exercised................                             138,754         56,745 
 Restricted stock awards                                                                    
  tax benefit...........................                                             61,092 
 Stock option tax benefit ..............                                             20,751 
 Earned employee stock                                                                      
  ownership plan shares.................                                            682,478 
                                                   -----------  -------------   ------------
Balance,                                                                                    
December 31, 1997.......................             (600,668)   (31,518,661)    84,470,410 
                                                   -----------  -------------   ------------
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995                                            1997            1996           1995
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                <C>            <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net income.................................................................   $  5,578,866      4,274,349      5,620,377
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating 
      activities:
       Provision for loan losses................................................        300,000        300,000        300,000
       Provision for real estate losses.........................................         18,000          2,000          9,327
       Depreciation.............................................................        434,493        378,753        352,580
       Amortization of (discounts) premiums, net................................       (216,978)      (129,636)      (272,862)
       Amortization of deferred loan fees.......................................       (410,111)      (440,580)      (613,037)
       Amortization of goodwill.................................................         13,858              0              0
       Amortization of core deposit intangible..................................         20,727              0              0
       Amortization of loans and deposits mark, net.............................         38,379              0              0
       Amortization of mortgage servicing rights................................         39,514              0              0
       Provision for deferred income taxes......................................         83,895        110,400        568,050
       Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividend....................................              0              0        (75,100)
       Securities gains, net....................................................     (1,249,569)    (1,029,638)      (415,955)
       Gain on sales of real estate.............................................         (3,743)       (46,625)       (14,241)
       Gain on sales of loans...................................................       (469,461)       (39,306)      (102,368)
       Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale...............................     21,626,615      1,779,361        260,848
       Disbursements on loans held for sale.....................................    (18,753,844)             0              0
       Principal collected on loans held for sale...............................         (1,946)             0              0
       Amortization of restricted stock awards..................................        231,621        231,048        116,700
       Amortization of unearned ESOP shares.....................................        384,240        397,630        409,730
       Earned employee stock ownership shares priced above original cost........        298,238        141,135         93,267
       Decrease (increase) in accrued interest receivable.......................        190,834        (33,645)      (100,280)
       Increase (decrease) in accrued interest payable..........................     (1,720,271)       (19,574)       561,969
       Equity earnings of limited partnerships..................................       (220,278)        (7,400)             0
       Increase in other assets.................................................       (745,309)       (48,974)      (173,133)
       Increase (decrease) in other liabilities.................................      1,218,475         35,995       (540,164)
       Other, net...............................................................        (99,980)       (56,470)       (35,803)
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
         Net cash provided by operating activities..............................      6,586,265      5,798,823      5,949,905
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
     Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale.......................     94,462,303    101,157,643     85,454,779
     Principal collected on securities available for sale.......................     15,028,627     16,530,585     15,427,074
     Proceeds collected on maturity of securities available for sale............     34,118,412     20,500,000     18,815,000
     Purchases of securities available for sale.................................   (103,102,213)  (107,860,451)  (110,993,058)
     Proceeds from sales of securities held to maturity.........................        348,871              0              0
     Principal collected on securities held to maturity.........................        240,441      2,276,661      1,076,805
     Proceeds collected on maturity of securities held to maturity..............      1,000,000     12,652,343      5,000,000
     Purchases of securities held to maturity...................................              0       (709,765)   (10,993,313)
     Proceeds from sales of loans receivable....................................     24,806,862      1,408,015      3,996,710
     Purchases of mortgage servicing rights.....................................       (844,601)             0              0
     Purchase interest in limited partnerships..................................     (2,438,750)    (2,880,125)             0
     Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock...................................       (802,700)    (1,632,100)      (688,100)
     Net increase in loans receivable...........................................    (68,579,885)   (53,214,798)   (47,904,546)
     Proceeds from sale of real estate..........................................         35,627        379,789        199,020
     Purchases of premises and equipment........................................     (1,856,365)      (314,714)      (458,666)
     Acquisition of Marshalltown Financial Corporation, net of cash acquired....    (16,822,639)             0              0
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
       Net cash used by investing activities....................................    (24,406,010)   (11,706,917)   (41,068,295)
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
     Increase (decrease) in deposits............................................      1,258,293    (11,062,524)    22,964,821
     Purchase of treasury stock.................................................     (6,350,950)   (14,002,254)   (12,509,667)
     Stock options exercised....................................................         56,745         52,363              0
     Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances..............................    151,800,000    130,000,000     82,150,000
     Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank advances...............................   (130,228,568)   (92,798,389)   (65,258,747)
     Increase (decrease) in advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance        65,143        (32,079)         9,521
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
       Net cash provided by financing activities................................     16,600,663     12,157,117     27,355,928
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------

       Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.........................     (1,219,082)     6,249,023     (7,762,462)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year....................................     10,583,717      4,334,694     12,097,156
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year..........................................   $  9,364,635     10,583,717      4,334,694
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
                                                                                    ------------   ------------    -----------
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
     Cash paid for interest.....................................................   $ 27,363,290     24,213,364     21,993,128
     Cash paid for income taxes.................................................      3,000,500      2,725,433      2,994,755
Supplemental noncash flow disclosures:
     Loans securitized and transferred to securities available for sale.........   $ 16,526,399     15,411,803              0
     Securities held to maturity transferred to securities available for sale...      1,295,147              0        651,594
     Loans transferred to loans held for sale...................................      4,346,602      2,491,820        254,912
     Loans transferred to loans held for investment.............................         95,503              0              0
     Transfer of loans to real estate...........................................        232,071        188,054        413,853
     Transfer of real estate to loans...........................................         84,772        161,954              0
     Treasury stock purchased with liability due to broker......................              0        362,500              0
     Due to stockholders of Marshalltown Financial Corporation..................      3,555,352              0              0

</TABLE>



SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 1997, 1996 AND 1995 

NOTE 1  DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF 
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
HMN Financial, Inc. (HMN) is a stock savings bank holding company which owns 100
percent of Home Federal Savings Bank (the Bank or Home Federal). Home Federal
has a community banking philosophy and operates retail banking facilities in
Minnesota and Iowa. The Bank has two wholly owned subsidiaries, Osterud
Insurance Agency, Inc. (OAI) and MSL Financial Corporation (MSL), which offer
financial planning products and services. HMN has two other wholly owned
subsidiaries, Security Finance Corporation (SFC) and HMN Mortgage Services, Inc.
(MSI). SFC invests in commercial loans and commercial real-estate loans located
throughout the United States which were originated by third parties. MSI
operates mortgage banking and mortgage brokerage facilities located in Eden
Prairie and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

     The consolidated financial statements included herein are 
for HMN, SFC, MSI, the Bank and the Bank's wholly owned subsidiaries, OAI and
MSL. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The following items
set forth the significant accounting policies which HMN follows in presenting
its financial statements.

MATERIAL ESTIMATES  In preparing the financial statements, management is
required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and
expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

     Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change relate to
the determination of the allowance for losses on loans and the valuation of real
estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans. In
connection with the determination of the allowances for loan and real estate
losses, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.

     Management believes that the allowances for losses on loans and real estate
are adequate. While management uses available information to recognize losses on
loans and real estate, future additions to the allowances may be necessary based
on changes in economic conditions. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as
an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the
allowances for losses on loans and real estate. Such agencies may require
additions to the allowances based on their judgement about information available
to them at the time of their examination.

CASH EQUIVALENTS  For purposes of the statements of cash flows, HMN considers
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.

SECURITIES  HMN classifies its debt and equity securities in one of three
categories: trading, available for sale, or held to maturity. Trading securities
are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near
term. Securities available for sale include securities that management intends
to use as part of its asset/liability strategy or that may be sold in response
to changes in interest rate, changes in prepayment risk, or similar factors.
Securities held to maturity represent securities which HMN has the positive
intent and ability to hold to maturity.

     Securities available for sale are carried at market value. Net unrealized
gains and losses, net of tax effect, are included as a separate component of
stockholders' equity.

     Securities held to maturity are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization
of premiums and discounts, as management has the ability and intent to hold them
to maturity.

     Premiums and discounts are amortized using the level-yield method over 
the period to maturity. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are 
determined using the specific-identification method. 

LOANS HELD FOR SALE  Mortgage loans originated or purchased which are 
intended for sale in the secondary market are carried at the lower of cost or 
estimated market value in the aggregate. Gains are recognized on settlement 
date. Net unrealized losses are recognized through a valuation allowance by 
charges to income.

LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET  Loans receivable, net are considered long-term
investments and, accordingly are carried at amortized cost. Loan origination
fees received, net of certain loan origination costs, are deferred as an
adjustment to the carrying value of the related loans, and are amortized into
income using the interest method over the estimated life of the loans.

     Discounts on loans are amortized into interest income using the interest
method over the period to contractual maturity, adjusted for estimated
prepayments.

     The allowance for loan losses is maintained at an amount considered
adequate to provide for probable losses. The allowance for losses on loans is
based on periodic analysis of the loan portfolio by management. In this
analysis, management considers factors including, but not limited to, specific
occurrences which include loan impairment, general economic conditions, loan
portfolio composition and historical experience. Loans are charged off to the
extent they are deemed to be uncollectible.

     Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis except when
collectibility is in doubt. When loans are placed on a nonaccrual basis,
generally when the loan is 90 days past due, previously accrued but unpaid
interest is reversed from income. Interest is subsequently recognized as income
to the extent cash is received when, in management's judgement, principal is
collectible.

     All impaired loans, including all loans that are restructured in a troubled
debt restructuring involving a modification of terms, are measured at the
present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's initial
effective interest rate. The fair value of the collateral of an impaired
collateral-dependent loan or an observable market price, if one exists, may be
used as an alternative to discounting. If the measure of the impaired loan is
less than the recorded investment in the loan, impairment will be recognized
through the allowance for loan losses. A loan is considered impaired when, based
on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable
to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan
agreement. Impaired loans are all loans which are delinquent as to principal and
interest for 120 days or greater and all loans that are restructured in a
troubled debt restructuring involving a modification of terms. All portfolio
loans are reviewed on an individual basis.



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MORTGAGE SERVICING RIGHTS  Effective January 1, 1996, HMN adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 122, ACCOUNTING FOR MORTGAGE SERVICING
RIGHTS. HMN recognizes as a separate asset the rights to service mortgage loans
for others whether the servicing rights are acquired through loan origination or
purchase. The fair value of capitalized mortgage servicing rights is based upon
the present value of estimated future cash flows. Based upon current fair values
capitalized mortgage servicing rights are periodically assessed for impairment,
which is recognized in the statement of income during the period in which the
impairment occurs as an adjustment to the corresponding valuation allowance. For
purposes of performing its impairment evaluation, HMN stratifies its portfolio
on the basis of certain risk characteristics including loan type and note rate.
Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are amortized over the estimated remaining
life of the underlying loans and take into account appropriate prepayment
assumptions. The effect of adopting SFAS No. 122 did not have a material impact
on HMN's financial condition or the results of its operations during 1996. In
June, 1996 SFAS No. 122 was superceded by SFAS No. 125.

     In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued 
SFAS No. 125, ACCOUNTING FOR TRANSFERS AND SERVICING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND 
EXTINGUISHMENT OF LIABILITIES. SFAS No. 125 applies to transfers and 
servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities. It requires 
a financial-components approach that focuses on control. Under the approach, 
after a transfer of financial assets, an entity recognizes the financial and 
servicing assets it controls and the liabilities it has incurred, 
derecognizes financial assets when control has been surrendered, and 
derecognizes liabilities when extinguished. In December 1996, the FASB issued 
SFAS No. 127 which postpones the effective date by one year for certain 
provisions of SFAS No. 125. The sections dealing with secured borrowings and 
collateral are deferred for all transfers of financial assets until after 
December 31, 1997. Likewise transfers related to repurchase agreements, 
dollar-rolls, securities lending and similar transactions are deferred until 
after December 31, 1997. The effect of adopting SFAS No. 125 as amended by 
SFAS No. 127 did not have a material impact on HMN's financial condition or 
the results of its operations.

REAL ESTATE, NET  Real estate properties acquired through loan 
foreclosures are initially recorded at the lower of the related loan balance,
less any specific allowance for loss, or fair value less estimated selling
costs. Valuations are periodically performed by management and an allowance for
losses is established if the carrying value of a property exceeds its fair value
less estimated selling costs.

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT  Land is carried at cost. Office buildings, improvements,
furniture and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation.

     Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over estimated useful
lives of 10 to 40 years for office buildings and improvements and 3 to 12 years
for furniture and equipment.

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF 
Effective January 1, 1996, HMN adopted SFAS No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR THE
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF. HMN
reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. The effect of adopting SFAS No. 121 on January
1, 1996 did not have a material impact on HMN's financial condition or the
results of its operations.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS  Goodwill resulting from acquisitions is amortized on a
straight line basis over 25 years. Deposit base intangible is amortized on an
accelerated basis as the certificates of deposit mature over the next eleven
years. Management reviews intangible assets for impairment as events or
circumstances indicate that the assets may not be recoverable.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION  Effective January 1, 1996, HMN adopted SFAS No. 123,
ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION. It elected to continue using the
accounting methods prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No.
25 and related interpretations which measure compensation cost using the
intrinsic value method. HMN has included in Note 13, "Employee Benefits" the
impact of the fair value of employee stock-based compensation plans on net
income and earnings per share on a pro forma basis for awards granted after
January 1, 1995.

INCOME TAXES  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future
tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using
enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which
those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect
on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in
income in the period that includes the enactment date.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS  Refer to "Earnings per Share" below for information on
adopting SFAS No. 128.

     In July 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 130, REPORTING COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
which establishes standards of disclosure and financial statement display for
reporting total comprehensive income and the individual components thereof.
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity (net assets) of a
business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and
circumstances from nonowner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a
period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to
owners. As used in SFAS No. 130, the term comprehensive income thus encompasses
net income. The term other comprehensive income refers to components of
comprehensive income that are excluded from net income under generally accepted
accounting principles. Comprehensive income may be presented in any of the
following financial statements: in a separate statement of comprehensive income;
in a statement of changes in equity; or below the total of net income or loss in
the income statement. SFAS No. 130 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997, with earlier application permitted. Comparative statements
for previous years must be reclassified, although reclassification adjustments
are not required to be shown for such earlier periods. Management will be
adopting SFAS No. 130 on January 1, 1998 and will report comprehensive income in
statements issued for financial reporting periods occurring during 1998.

     In July 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, DISCLOSURES 
ABOUT SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION which establishes new
standards for determining a reportable segment and for disclosing information
regarding each such segment. The amount of each segment item reported should be
the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker for purposes of
making decisions about allocating resources to the segment and assessing its
performance. Adjustments and eliminations made in preparing an enterprise's
general-purpose financial statements and allocations of revenues, expenses and
gains or losses should be included in determining reported segment profit or
loss only if they are included in the measure of the segment's profit or loss
that is used by the chief operating decision maker. Similarly, only those assets
that are included in the measure of the segment's assets that is used by the
chief operating decision maker should be reported for

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that segment. SFAS No. 131 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997, with earlier application encouraged. Management will disclose
segment information starting with financial reporting periods occurring during
1998.

    In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, EMPLOYERS' DISCLOSURES 
ABOUT PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS which revises employers' 
disclosures about pension and other post retirement benefit plans. It does 
not change the measurement or recognition of those plans. It standardizes the 
disclosure requirements for pensions and other postretirement benefits to the 
extent practicable, requires additional information on changes in the benefit 
obligation and fair values of plan assets that will facilitate financial 
analysis, and eliminates certain disclosures that are no longer as useful as 
they were when FASB Statements No. 87, EMPLOYERS' ACCOUNTING FOR PENSIONS, 
No. 88, EMPLOYERS' ACCOUNTING FOR SETTLEMENT AND CURTAILMENTS OF DEFINED 
BENEFIT PENSION PLANS AND FOR TERMINATION BENEFITS, and No. 106, EMPLOYERS' 
ACCOUNTING FOR POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS, were issued. SFAS 
No. 132 suggests combined formats for presentation of pension and other 
postretirement benefit disclosures. It is effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 1997. Restatement of disclosures for earlier 
periods provided for comparative purposes is required unless the information 
is not readily available. Management is currently studying the impact of 
adopting SFAS No. 132.

EARNINGS PER SHARE  In February 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 128, EARNINGS PER
SHARE. SFAS No. 128 establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings
per share (EPS) and applies to entities with publicly held common stock or
potential common stock. SFAS No. 128 simplifies the standards for computing
earnings per share previously found in APB Opinion No. 15, EARNINGS PER SHARE,
and makes them comparable to international EPS standards. It replaces the
presentation of primary EPS with a presentation of basic EPS. It also requires
dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement
for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation
of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator
and denominator of the diluted EPS computation.

     Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available 
to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares 
outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that 
could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were 
exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of 
common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. Diluted EPS is 
computed similarly to fully diluted EPS pursuant to APB Opinion No. 15. HMN 
adopted SFAS No. 128 effective December 31, 1997 and, in conformity with SFAS 
No. 128, has restated all prior-period EPS data presented in this financial 
statement.

     The following table reconciles the weighted average shares outstanding and
the income available to common shareholders used for basic and diluted EPS:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Year Ended December 31,
                                                      -------------------------------------------
                                                          1997           1996            1995
                                                      -------------------------------------------
<S>                                                   <C>              <C>            <C>
Weighted average number of
  common shares outstanding 
  used in basic earnings per 
  common share calculation..........................    3,683,458      4,315,410      5,109,989
Net dilutive effect of:
  Options...........................................      209,388         54,838         19,062
  Restricted stock awards...........................       50,767         67,003         42,887
                                                       ----------     -----------     ---------
Weighted average number 
  of shares outstanding adjusted 
  for effect of dilutive securities.................    3,943,613      4,437,251      5,171,938
                                                       ----------     -----------     ---------
                                                       ----------     -----------     ---------
Income available to common 
  shareholders......................................   $5,578,866      4,274,349      5,620,377
Basic earnings per 
  common share......................................        $1.51           0.99           1.10
Diluted earnings per 
  common share......................................        $1.41           0.96           1.09
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


     In February of 1998 HMN announced that its Board of Directors voted to
request stockholder approval at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on
April 28, 1998 for an increase in HMN's authorized common stock from 7.0 million
shares to 11.0 million shares. Subject to stockholder approval of the increase,
the Board has authorized a three-for-two stock split of its common stock, to be
effected in the form of a fifty percent stock dividend. The record date and
distribution date for such dividend are expected to be set by the Board
immediately following the annual stockholders' meeting.

RECLASSIFICATIONS  Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for
prior years have been reclassified to conform with the current year
presentation.


NOTE 2  BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND ACQUISITIONS
On December 5, 1997 HMN, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Home Federal,
completed its merger (the Merger) with Marshalltown Financial Corporation (MFC)
pursuant to a merger agreement dated July 1, 1997. The aggregate consideration
per the merger agreement was $24.8 million, consisting of $23.7 million for 1.35
million outstanding shares of MFC stock, or $17.51 per share, and $1.1 million
for the outstanding MFC options. HMN owned 60,000 shares of MFC stock with a
historical cost of $1.0 million which were cancelled upon the completion of the
merger. The purchase method of accounting was used to record the merger
transaction.

     The transaction was funded through a combination of the sale of securities,
and short-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
("FHLB"). Pursuant to the merger agreement, the Bank is obligated to provide
cash to MFC stockholders when they submit their MFC stock or outstanding MFC
options. As of December 31, 1997 MFC stockholders had not submitted 216,165
shares or options for $3,555,352.

     The merger consideration of $24.8 million plus the cancellation of 60,000
shares of MFC common stock owned by HMN with a historical cost of $1.0 million
was allocated as follows:




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<TABLE>
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<S>                                                           <C>
Cash and cash equivalents.............................        $   5,437,603
Investment securities.................................           48,580,533
Loans receivable, net.................................           69,759,162
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost.................            1,195,500
Premises and equipment................................              744,793
Goodwill..............................................            4,514,730
Core deposit intangible ..............................            1,567,000
Other assets..........................................            2,210,518
Deposits..............................................         (103,580,493)
Net deferred tax liabilities..........................           (1,003,330)
Other liabilities ....................................           (3,578,464)
                                                              -------------
  Purchase price......................................        $  25,847,552
                                                              -------------
                                                              -------------
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</TABLE>

     The following Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Income
for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 combine HMN's income statement
for the year ended December 31 with MFC's income statement for the year ended
September 30. The statements are presented as if the Merger had been effective
at the beginning of each period presented, after giving effect to certain pro
forma adjustments described in the accompanying notes.

     The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information and notes
thereto (the Information) reflect the application of the purchase method of
accounting for the Merger. Under this method, the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed from MFC and its subsidiaries are recorded at their fair
market values on the date of the Merger. The amount of the purchase price in
excess of the fair market value of the tangible and identifiable intangible
assets acquired less the fair market value of the liabilities assumed is
recorded as goodwill. Certain historical information of the consolidated MFC has
been reclassified to conform to HMN's financial statement presentation. The
Information is not necessarily indicative of the results of future operations of
the combined entity or the actual results that would have been achieved had the
Merger of MFC been consummated prior to the periods indicated. 


HMN FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MARSHALLTOWN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                             
                                                HMN              MFC                 Pro Forma
                                             Year Ended      Year Ended    ------------------------------
                                              12-31-97         9-30-97     Adjustments         Combined
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                        <C>               <C>           <C>                <C>
Total interest income...................   $ 41,090,231      8,849,795     (2,004,299)(1)(2)  47,935,727
Total interest expense..................     25,643,019      5,484,065        387,570 (3)(4)  31,514,654
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
  Net interest income...................     15,447,212      3,365,730     (2,391,869)        16,421,073
Provision for loan losses...............        300,000         10,000                           310,000
Non-interest income.....................      2,722,359        202,010                         2,924,369
Non-interest expense....................      9,022,705      2,378,914        494,242 (5)(6)  11,895,861
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
  Income before income tax expense......      8,846,866      1,178,826     (2,886,111)         7,139,581
Income tax expense......................      3,268,000        331,771     (1,024,971)         2,574,800
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
  Net income............................   $  5,578,866        847,055     (1,861,140)         4,564,781
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
Basic earnings per share................   $       1.51           0.58                              1.24
Diluted earnings per share..............   $       1.41           0.57                              1.16
Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Basic.................................      3,683,458      1,470,885                         3,683,458
  Diluted...............................      3,943,613      1,477,287                         3,943,613

<CAPTION>

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996

                                             
                                                HMN            MFC                   Pro Forma
                                             Year Ended     Year Ended     -----------------------------
                                              12-31-96        9-30-96      Adjustments         Combined
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                         <C>             <C>            <C>                <C>
Total interest income...................    $39,864,325      8,756,211     (2,004,299)(1)(2)  46,616,237
Total interest expense..................     24,193,790      5,579,496        387,570 (3)(4)  30,160,856
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
  Net interest income...................     15,670,535      3,176,715     (2,391,869)        16,455,381
Provision for loan losses...............        300,000         10,000                           310,000
Non-interest income.....................      1,922,700        152,643                         2,075,343
Non-interest expense....................     10,508,886      3,187,416        494,242 (5)(6)  14,190,544
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
  Income before income tax expense......      6,784,349        131,942     (2,886,111)         4,030,180
Income tax expense......................      2,510,000         57,212     (1,009,212)         1,558,000
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
  Net income............................    $ 4,274,349         74,730     (1,876,899)         2,472,180
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
                                           ------------     ----------     ----------         ----------
Basic earnings per share................   $       0.99           0.05                              0.57
Diluted earnings per share..............   $       0.96           0.05                              0.56
Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Basic.................................      4,315,410      1,472,185                         4,315,410
  Diluted...............................      4,437,251      1,473,784                         4,437,251


</TABLE>

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS 
OF INCOME

Pursuant to the Merger and consistent with GAAP, certain adjustments were 
recorded, primarily to accrue for specific, identified costs related to the 
merger of MFC. The amounts of the Merger related costs are preliminary 
estimates and are subject to revisions as economic conditions change or as 
more information becomes available.

     HMN expects to achieve operating cost savings primarily through reductions
in staff and the consolidation of certain functions such as data processing,
investments and other back office operations at MFC. The operating cost savings
are expected to be achieved in various amounts at various times during the years
subsequent to the acquisition of MFC and not ratably over, or at the beginning
or end of, such periods. No adjustment has been reflected in the Unaudited Pro
Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income for the year ended December 31,
1997 or 1996 for the anticipated cost savings.

(1)  Represents amortization of MFC mark-to-market adjustments under the
     purchase method of accounting for loans.
(2)  Represents amortization of MFC mark-to-market adjustments under the
     purchase method of accounting for securities, and the forgone interest
     income resulting from the planned sale of $15.8 million of securities.
(3)  Represents amortization of MFC mark-to-market adjustments under the
     purchase method of accounting for deposits.
(4)  Represents the net interest cost of borrowing $10.0 million to fund the MFC
     acquisition.
(5)  Represents amortization of goodwill and core deposit intangible.
(6)  Represents the additional depreciation on premises and equipment related to
     the MFC mark-to-market adjustments.

     Provided the accounting estimates related to the acquisition of MFC are not
revised, the estimated impact of amortizing goodwill and other purchase
accounting adjustments will reduce pretax income by the following amounts in
each of the following years: $1,256,000 for 1998, $593,000 for 1999, $564,000
for 2000, $426,694 for 2001 and $346,674 for 2002.



NOTE 3  SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE 
A summary of securities available for sale at December 31, 1997 and 1996 is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

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                                                                     Gross          Gross
                                                 Amortized        unrealized     unrealized      Fair
                                                    cost             gains          losses       value
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>               <C>            <C>          <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1997:
Mortgage-backed securities:
  FHLMC.....................................    $ 29,934,261        159,036         13,126     30,080,171
  FNMA......................................      14,352,421         46,710         59,159     14,339,972
  GNMA......................................       6,213,917         12,741          7,885      6,218,773
  Other.....................................         186,523              0            881        185,642
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
  FHLMC.....................................      21,583,016        227,165        207,710     21,602,471
  FNMA......................................      38,603,926        271,415        217,204     38,658,137
  Other.....................................      24,724,340        127,068          1,092     24,850,316
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                 135,598,404        844,135        507,057    135,935,482
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------

Other marketable securities:
  U.S. Government and agency obligations....      43,403,323         40,398        100,965     43,342,756
  Corporate debt............................       2,903,330              0            182      2,903,148
  Corporate equity..........................      22,050,273      1,632,826          5,526     23,677,573
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                  68,356,926      1,673,224        106,673     69,923,477
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                $203,955,330      2,517,359        613,730    205,858,959
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------

DECEMBER 31, 1996:
Mortgage-backed securities:
  FHLMC.....................................    $  1,776,252         32,567              0      1,808,819
  FNMA......................................         968,924         14,833              0        983,757
Collateralized mortgage obligations:
  FHLMC.....................................      56,867,103         98,316      1,162,269     55,803,150
  FNMA......................................      45,236,461        113,800        596,858     44,753,403
  Other.....................................      29,625,427        449,747         69,025     30,006,149
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                 134,474,167        709,263      1,828,152    133,355,278
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------

Other marketable securities:
  U.S. Government and agency obligations....      29,599,717         33,566        355,602     29,277,681
  Corporate debt............................       1,090,420          1,218              0      1,091,638
  Corporate equity..........................      11,670,362        555,608        120,479     12,105,491
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                  42,360,499        590,392        476,081     42,474,810
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                $176,834,666      1,299,655      2,304,233    175,830,088
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------
                                                 -----------      ----------     ----------    -----------

- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


     Proceeds from securities available for sale which were sold during 1997
were $94,462,303, resulting in gross gains of $1,533,046 and gross losses of
$283,477. Proceeds from securities available for sale which were sold during
1996 were $101,157,643, resulting in gross gains of $1,235,754 and gross losses
of $206,116. Proceeds from securities available for sale which were sold during
1995 were $85,454,779, resulting in gross gains of $565,441 and gross losses of
$149,486.



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<PAGE>


     The following table indicates amortized cost and estimated fair value of
securities available for sale at December 31, 1997, based upon contractual
maturity adjusted for scheduled repayments of principal and projected
prepayments of principal based upon current economic conditions and interest
rates. Actual maturities may differ from the maturities in the following table
because obligors may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or
without call or prepayment penalties:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            Amortized           Fair
                                               cost             value
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                        <C>               <C>
Due less than one year..................   $101,595,473      101,749,806
Due after one year through five years...     71,013,632       71,121,508
Due after five years through ten years .      6,732,965        6,743,193
After ten years.........................      2,562,987        2,566,880
No stated maturity......................     22,050,273       23,677,572
                                           ------------     ------------
  Total.................................   $203,955,330      205,858,959
                                           ------------     ------------
                                           ------------     ------------
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     The allocation of mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage
obligations in the table above is based upon the anticipated future cash flow of
the securities using estimated mortgage prepayment speeds.



NOTE 4  SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY

During the first quarter of 1997, HMN determined that it no longer had the
intent to hold its securities classified as held to maturity to the actual
maturity date of the securities. Therefore, it sold one security and on March
31, 1997 it transferred all the remaining securities in the held to maturity
portfolio to the available for sale portfolio.

     The following information summarizes the sale and transfer of the
securities held to maturity during 1997.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                                   Unrealized
                                                                                                    Unrealized    Holding Gain,
                                                        Amortized           Fair       Realized       Holding     Net of Tax,
                                                           Cost            Value          Gain          Gain       in Equity
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>              <C>            <C>          <C>           <C>
Security sold.....................................     $  344,139         348,871         4,732
Securities transferred to available for sale......     $1,223,753       1,295,147                       71,394         42,641
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

A summary of securities held to maturity at December 31, 1996 is as follows:
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            Gross         Gross
                                         Amortized       unrealized     unrealized      Fair
                                            cost            gains         losses        value
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                     <C>              <C>            <C>           <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1996:
Mortgage-backed securities:
  FHLMC...........................      $1,403,866         90,477              0      1,494,343
  FNMA............................         158,425          9,941              0        168,366
  Other...........................         243,453              0          1,169        242,284
                                         ---------        --------      ---------     ----------
                                         1,805,744        100,418          1,169      1,904,993
                                         ---------        --------      ---------     ----------
Other marketable securities:
  Corporate debt..................         999,812            738              0      1,000,550
                                         ---------        --------      ---------     ----------
                                        $2,805,556        101,156          1,169      2,905,543
                                         ---------        --------      ---------     ----------
                                         ---------        --------      ---------     ----------
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

     There were no sales of securities held to maturity in 1996.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


NOTE 5  LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET 
A summary of loans receivable at December 31 is as follows:
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     1997                1996
                                                ---------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>                  <C>
Residential real estate loans:
  Conventional..............................    $399,029,974         320,317,356
  FHA.......................................       1,797,006           2,203,983
  VA........................................       1,857,827           2,572,878
                                                ------------         -----------
                                                 402,684,807         325,094,217
                                                ------------         -----------
Other loans:
  Commercial real estate                          11,997,014           7,917,882
  Autos.....................................       2,437,516             565,464
  Home equity line..........................      19,490,392          11,881,305
  Home equity...............................       7,176,253           5,926,753
  Other consumer............................         411,100             370,417
  Commercial business ......................       5,226,095           2,344,421
  Savings ..................................       1,362,186             938,308
  Education.................................         123,313             466,576
  Other.....................................         864,238             782,885
                                                ------------         -----------
                                                  49,088,107          31,194,011
                                                ------------         -----------
    Total loans.............................     451,772,914         356,288,228
Less:
  Unamortized discounts.....................         547,007             417,031
  Net deferred loan fees....................       1,846,692           1,694,730
  Allowance for losses......................       2,748,219           2,340,585
  Loans in process..........................       4,562,396           2,813,646
                                                ------------         -----------
                                                $442,068,600         349,022,236
                                                ------------         -----------
                                                ------------         -----------
Weighted average contractual 
  interest rate.............................            7.39%               7.67%
Commitments to originate, 
  fund or purchase loans....................    $  7,367,650          24,504,320
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     Included in total commitments to originate or purchase loans 
are fixed rate loans aggregating approximately $6,010,250 and $2,861,025 as of
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The interest rates on these
commitments ranged from 6.678% to 7.5% at December 31, 1997 and from 7.11% to
8.375% at December 31, 1996.

     At December 31, 1997 and 1996, loans on nonaccrual status totaled $263,329
and $338,310, respectively. Had the loans performed in accordance with their
original terms throughout 1997, HMN would have recorded gross interest income of
$27,690 for these loans. Interest income of $14,444 has been recorded on these
loans for the year ended December 31, 1997.

     At December 31, 1997 and 1996 there were no loans included in loans
receivable, net with terms that had been modified in a troubled debt
restructuring.

     There were no material commitments to lend additional funds to customers
whose loans were classified as restructured or nonaccrual at December 31, 1997.

     At December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, the recorded investment in loans that
are considered to be impaired were $665,151, $338,310 and $535,450,
respectively, for which the related allowance for credit losses were $34,762,
$17,571 and $70,097, respectively. The average investment in impaired loans
during 1997, 1996 and 1995 were $443,754, $423,042 and $466,288, respectively.
For the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, HMN recognized interest
income on impaired loans of $36,564, $24,662 and $40,553, respectively. All of
the interest 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

income that was recognized during 1997, 1996 and 1995 for impaired loans was
recognized using the cash basis method of income recognition.

     The aggregate amount of loans to executive officers and directors of HMN 
were $884,244, $385,023, and $169,489 at December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, 
respectively. During 1997 repayments on loans to executive officers and 
directors aggregated $30,679 and loans originated aggregated $529,900.

     At December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, HMN was servicing real estate loans 
for others with aggregate unpaid principal balances of approximately 
$8,218,564, $1,417,954 and $1,130,649, respectively.

     HMN originates residential, commercial real estate and other loans 
primarily in southern Minnesota and after December 5, 1997 in Iowa. HMN also 
purchases loans from a third party broker located in the Southeastern United 
States. At December 31, 1997, HMN owned single family residential loans 
located in the following states:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      Percent
                                Amount                of Total
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                         <C>                       <C>
Alabama.............        $  4,462,834                 1.1%
California..........           9,054,681                 2.2
Georgia.............          46,309,887                11.5
Iowa................          49,705,322                12.3
Minnesota...........         233,002,052                57.9
North Carolina......          11,819,254                 2.9
Ohio................           8,477,956                 2.1
South Carolina......           8,314,943                 2.1
Tennessee...........           4,288,917                 1.1
Wisconsin...........          20,130,423                 5.0
Other states........           7,118,538                 1.8
                            ------------              -------
  Total.............        $402,684,807               100.0%
                            ------------              -------
                            ------------              -------
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

- - --------------------------------------------------
NOTE 6  ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN AND REAL ESTATE LOSSES 
The allowance for losses is summarized as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Loans      Real estate    Total
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                     <C>           <C>          <C>
Balance, December 31, 1994............  $1,893,143       36,997    1,930,140
   Provision for losses...............     300,000        9,327      309,327
   Charge-offs........................      (2,612)     (11,324)     (13,936)
   Recoveries.........................         133            0          133
                                        -----------    --------    ---------
Balance, December 31, 1995............   2,190,664       35,000    2,225,664
   Provision for losses...............     300,000        2,000      302,000
   Charge-offs........................    (150,136)           0     (150,136)
   Recoveries.........................          57            0           57
   Other..............................           0      (35,000)     (35,000)
                                        -----------    --------    ---------
Balance, December 31, 1996............   2,340,585        2,000    2,342,585
   Provision for losses...............     300,000       18,000      318,000
   MFC allowance for losses acquired .     122,500            0      122,500
   Charge-offs........................     (22,691)     (12,000)     (34,691)
   Recoveries.........................       7,825            0        7,825
                                        -----------    --------    ---------
Balance, December 31, 1997............  $2,748,219        8,000    2,756,219
                                        -----------    --------    ---------
                                        -----------    --------    ---------

- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

NOTE 7  REAL ESTATE 
A summary of real estate at December 31 is as follows:
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       1997           1996
                                                    -----------------------
<S>                                                <C>            <C>
Real estate in judgement subject
   to redemption............................        $      0         22,610
Real estate acquired through foreclosure....         141,939              0
                                                    --------         ------
                                                     141,939         22,610
Allowance for losses........................           8,000          2,000
                                                    --------         ------
                                                    $133,939         20,610
                                                    --------         ------
                                                    --------         ------
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

NOTE 8  PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 
A summary of premises and equipment at December 31 is 
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     1997            1996
                                                  -------------------------
<S>                                               <C>             <C>
Land .........................................    $1,175,169        726,923
Office buildings and improvements.............     5,196,656      3,704,146
Furniture and equipment.......................     2,735,835      1,966,130
                                                  ----------      ---------
                                                   9,107,660      6,397,199
                                                  ----------      ---------
Less accumulated depreciation.................     3,226,950      2,815,702
                                                  ----------      ---------
                                                  $5,880,710      3,581,497
                                                  ----------      ---------
                                                  ----------      ---------
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

       During 1997 HMN purchased land totaling $392,700 in order to build new
retail banking facilities in Spring Valley and Winona. During 1997 HMN spent
$700,000 for construction in process on the two banking facilities. During 1998
HMN will spend approximately $2,200,000 to complete its building projects and
provide the buildings with furniture and equipment.

NOTE 9  ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 
Accrued interest receivable at December 31 is summarized 
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  1997          1996
                                              ------------------------
<S>                                           <C>            <C>
Securities available for sale.............    $1,549,173     1,256,214
Securities held to maturity...............             0        41,730
Loans receivable .........................     2,488,958     2,117,208
                                              ----------     ---------
                                              $4,038,131     3,415,152
                                              ----------     ---------
                                              ----------     ---------
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

                                                     HMN FINANCIAL, INC.    37
<PAGE>


NOTE 10  DEPOSITS 

Deposits and their weighted average interest rates at December 31 are summarized
as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             1997                                    1996
                                           ---------------------------------------  --------------------------------------
                                             Weighted                   Percent of    Weighted                  Percent of
                                           average rate     Amount         total    average rate      Amount      total
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                        <C>          <C>             <C>         <C>           <C>           <C>
Noninterest checking....................      0.00%     $  3,832,736       0.8%         0.00%     $  2,389,034     0.7%
NOW accounts............................      1.50        23,143,564       5.0          2.01        17,588,877     4.8
Passbooks...............................      2.62        36,198,890       7.6          2.50        30,070,326     8.3
Money market accounts...................      3.34        24,807,554       5.3          2.83        16,532,806     4.6
                                                        ------------     -----                    ------------   -----
                                                          87,982,744      18.7                      66,581,043    18.4
                                                        ------------     -----                    ------------   -----
Certificates:
3-3.99%.................................                     726,629       0.2                         425,284     0.1
4-4.99%.................................                  24,155,281       5.2                      22,552,550     6.2
5-5.99%.................................                 162,916,038      34.9                     168,040,084    46.4
6-6.99%.................................                 178,847,401      38.3                      76,703,716    21.2
7-7.99%.................................                  11,627,046       2.5                      28,077,048     7.7
Over 8.00%..............................                   1,092,549       0.2                          97,219     0.0
                                                        ------------     -----                    ------------   -----
Total certificates......................      5.81       379,364,944      81.3          5.76       295,895,901    81.6
                                                        ------------     -----                    ------------   -----
Total deposits..........................      5.17      $467,347,688     100.0%         5.14      $362,476,944   100.0%
                                                        ------------     -----                    ------------   -----
                                                        ------------     -----                    ------------   -----

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>



     At December 31, 1997 and 1996, HMN had $47,546,431 and $38,226,676,
respectively, of deposit accounts with balances at $100,000 or more.
     Certificates had the following maturities at December 31:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       1997                           1996
                                          ------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Weighted                      Weighted
                                              Amount            average      Amount          average
REMAINING TERM TO MATURITY                (in thousands)          rate   (in thousands)         rate
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                       <C>                 <C>        <C>                <C>
1-6 months..............................       $121,295           5.69%      $ 92,495           5.38%
7-12 months.............................        138,235           5.86         71,077           5.95
13-36 months............................         98,515           5.87        111,369           5.91
37-60 months............................         21,320           5.92         20,955           6.02
                                                -------                       -------
                                               $379,365           5.81       $295,896           5.76
                                                -------                       -------
                                                -------                       -------

- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


     At December 31, 1997 mortgage loans and mortgage-backed and related
securities with an amortized cost of approximately $42,579,000 and $2,328,000 of
letters of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) were pledged as
collateral on deposits.

     Interest expense on deposits is summarized as follows for the years ended
December 31:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                1997             1996          1995
                                            -----------     ----------     -----------
<S>                                        <C>             <C>            <C>
NOW.....................................    $   257,261        323,311        311,359
Passbook................................        762,923        760,083        759,167
Money Market............................        490,223        500,811        547,412
Certificates............................     17,545,757     17,365,732     16,960,806
                                             -----------     ----------     -----------
                                            $19,056,164     18,949,937     18,578,744
                                             -----------     ----------     -----------
                                             -----------     ----------     -----------

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


NOTE 11  FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES
Federal Home Loan Bank advances consisted of the following at December 31, 1997
and 1996:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   1997                               1996
                                           ------------------------      ----------------------------
YEAR OF MATURITY                             Amount         Rate           Amount             Rate
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                        <C>             <C>           <C>                  <C>
1997....................................                                 $ 46,428,568           5.52
1998....................................   $ 43,250,021      5.85%          1,250,021           6.55
1999....................................     15,000,000      5.42           5,000,000           5.16
2000....................................     24,000,000      5.97          19,000,000           6.00
2001....................................     19,000,000      5.86          24,000,000           5.51
2002....................................     16,000,000      5.61                   0           0.00
2003....................................     10,400,000      5.89          10,400,000           5.89
                                            ------------                  ------------
                                           $127,650,021      5.80        $106,078,589           5.64
                                            ------------                  ------------
                                            ------------                  ------------

- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


     Certain advances have call provisions which allow the FHLB to request that
the advance be paid back prior to its maturity date. At December 31, 1997 all
advances maturing in 2001 have  semiannual call features which start in 1998 and
$10,000,000 of the advances maturing in 2002 have quarterly call features which
start in 1998.

     At December 31, 1997 and 1996 the Bank had an undrawn open line of credit
for $5,000,000 from the FHLB.

     At December 31, 1997 the advances, the open line of credit, and 
$2,328,000 of letters of credit from the FHLB were collateralized by the 
Bank's FHLB stock and mortgage loans with unamortized principal balances of 
approximately $375,000,000. The Bank has the ability to draw additional 
borrowings of $150,000,000 based upon the mortgage loans that are currently 
pledged subject to a requirement to purchase FHLB stock.

38

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 12  INCOME TAXES 
Income tax expense for the years ended December 31 is as follows:



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                             1997            1996          1995
                                                                                         ------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                      <C>            <C>             <C>
Current:
  Federal ............................................................................    $2,425,591      1,838,158     2,152,628
  State ..............................................................................       758,814        561,442       660,222
                                                                                           ---------      ---------     ---------
    Total current.....................................................................     3,184,405      2,399,600     2,812,850
                                                                                           ---------      ---------     ---------
Deferred: 
  Federal ............................................................................        65,395         83,833       439,945
  State ..............................................................................        18,200         26,567       128,105
                                                                                           ---------      ---------     ---------
    Total deferred ...................................................................        83,595        110,400       568,050
                                                                                           ---------      ---------     ---------
                                                                                          $3,268,000      2,510,000     3,380,900
                                                                                           ---------      ---------     ---------
                                                                                           ---------      ---------     ---------

- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     The reasons for the difference between "expected" income tax expense
utilizing the federal corporate tax rate of 34% and the actual income tax
expense are as follows:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                             1997            1996         1995
                                                                                         ----------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                      <C>             <C>           <C>
Federal expected income tax expense.................................................      $3,007,934     $2,306,677     3,060,434
Items affecting federal income tax:
  State income taxes, net of federal  income tax benefit............................         512,829        388,086       520,296
                                                                                          ----------     ----------     ---------
  Other, net........................................................................        (252,763)      (184,763)     (199,830)
                                                                                          ----------     ----------     ---------
                                                                                           3,268,000     $2,510,000     3,380,900
                                                                                          ----------     ----------     ---------
                                                                                          ----------     ----------     ---------

- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the deferred tax
assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows at December 31:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                       1997            1996
                                                                                                  ---------------------------
<S>                                                                                               <C>             <C>
Deferred tax assets:
   Allowances for loan and real estate losses.................................................     $ 1,096,900        947,200
   Discounts on assets and liabilities acquired from MFC......................................         343,400              0
   Deferred loan fees.........................................................................         185,900        377,100
   Deferred compensation and pension costs....................................................         143,250        172,500
   Restricted stock awards....................................................................          46,400              0
   Loan servicing assets......................................................................          20,800              0
   Net unrealized loss on market value adjustment to securities available for sale............               0        406,600
                                                                                                     ---------      ---------
    Total gross deferred tax assets...........................................................       1,836,650      1,903,400
   Valuation allowance........................................................................               0              0
                                                                                                     ---------      ---------
    Net deferred tax assets...................................................................       1,836,650      1,903,400
                                                                                                     ---------      ---------
Deferred tax liabilities:
   Tax bad debt reserve over base year........................................................       1,540,600      1,462,000
   Mark up on assets acquired from MFC........................................................       1,341,600              0
   Net unrealized gain on market value adjustment to securities available for sale............         793,000              0
   FHLB stock.................................................................................         463,100        359,700
   Deferred loan fees and costs...............................................................         334,500        250,600
   Premises and equipment basis difference....................................................         333,817        106,600
   Other......................................................................................         144,733         26,200
   Unamortized discount on loan sale..........................................................          92,900        136,200
                                                                                                     ---------      ---------
    Total gross deferred tax liabilities......................................................       5,044,250      2,341,300
                                                                                                     ---------      ---------
    Net deferred tax liabilities..............................................................     $(3,207,600)      (437,900)
                                                                                                     ---------      ---------
                                                                                                     ---------      ---------
</TABLE>

     Retained earnings at December 31, 1997 included approximately $8,800,000
for which no provision for income taxes was made. This amount represents
allocations of income to bad debt deductions for tax purposes. Reduction of
amounts so allocated for purposes other than absorbing losses will create income
for tax purposes, which will be subject to the then-current corporate income tax
rate.

NOTE 13  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 
Substantially all full-time employees of the Bank are included 
in a trusteed noncontributory retirement plan sponsored by the Financial
Institutions Retirement Fund. The actuarial present value of accumulated plan
benefits and net assets available for benefits relating to the Bank's employees
is not available because such information is not accumulated for each
participating institution. No contributions were required in 1997, 1996 or 1995
because the retirement plan is fully funded. The Bank's policy is to fund
retirement plan costs accrued and there are no unfunded past service costs. For
the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 the amounts charged to
operating expenses were $5,700, $5,100 and $4,222, respectively.

     The Bank has a qualified, tax-exempt savings plan with a cash or deferred
feature qualifying under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the 401(k)
Plan). All employees who have attained age 21 and completed one month of
employment are eligible to par-


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ticipate provided they work at least 1,000 hours in each plan year. Participants
are permitted to make salary reduction contributions to the 401(k) Plan of up to
12% of the participant's annual salary. Each participant's salary reduction is
matched by the Bank in an amount equal to 25% of the participant's salary
reduction up to a maximum contribution of 8%. Contributions above 8% are not
matched by the Bank. Generally all participant and Bank contributions and
earnings are fully and immediately vested. Effective January 1, 1997, for new
employees the Bank's contributions are vested on a five year cliff basis. The
Bank's matching contributions are expensed when made. The Bank's contributions
to the 401(k) Plan were $47,800, $41,804 and $41,324 in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.

     During 1994 HMN adopted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the ESOP) which
met the requirements of Section 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code and
Section 407(d)(6) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended (ERISA), and, as such the ESOP was empowered to borrow in order to
finance purchases of the common stock of HMN. The ESOP borrowed $6,085,770 from
HMN to purchase 608,577 shares of common stock of HMN on the date of the
conversion. The ESOP debt requires quarterly payments of principal plus interest
at 7.52%. HMN has committed to make quarterly contributions to the ESOP
necessary to repay the loan including interest. HMN contributed $689,636,
$713,656, and $735,383 to the ESOP, respectively, during 1997, 1996 and 1995.

     As the debt is repaid, ESOP shares which were initially pledged as 
collateral for its debt, are committed to be released from collateral and 
allocated to active employees, based on the proportion of debt service paid 
in the year. HMN accounts for its ESOP in accordance with Statement of 
Position 93-6, EMPLOYERS' ACCOUNTING FOR EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS. 
Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP 
shares in stockholders' equity. As shares are determined to be ratably 
released from collateral, HMN reports compensation expense equal to the 
current market price of the shares, and the shares become outstanding for 
earnings per share computations. ESOP compensation benefit expense was 
$885,208, $634,702 and $566,395, respectively, for 1997, 1996 and 1995.

     All employees of the Bank are eligible to participate in the ESOP after
they attain age 21 and complete one year of service during which they worked at
least 1,000 hours. A summary of the ESOP share allocation is as follows for the
years ended:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  1997           1996          1995
                                                --------       --------       -------
<S>                                         <C>              <C>           <C>
Shares allocated
  beginning of year.....................        108,421         74,962         33,989
Shares allocated during year............         38,426         39,763         40,973
Shares distributed
   to participants......................         (1,985)        (5,361)             0
Unreleased shares.......................        455,428        493,852        533,615
                                                --------       --------       -------
Total ESOP shares.......................        600,290        603,216        608,577
                                                --------       --------       -------
                                                --------       --------       -------

Fair value of unreleased 
   shares at December 31................    $14,801,410      8,951,067      8,537,840

- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     In June of 1995, HMN as part of a Recognition and Retention Plan (RRP)
awarded 84,486 shares of restricted common stock to its officers and directors.
The shares vest over a five year period and were issued from treasury stock.
Compensation and benefit expense related to the RRP was $231,600, $231,048 and
$116,700 for 1997, 1996 and 1995. In April 1997, 2,000 shares of restricted
common stock were awarded to a director. Those shares vest over a five year
period beginning in 1998.

     In June 1995, HMN adopted its only stock option plan, the 1995 Stock Option
and Incentive Plan (the SOP). During 1995, options exercisable for 547,713
shares of HMN common stock were granted to certain officers and directors at an
exercise price of $13.81 per share. The options vest over a five year period and
may be exercised within 10 years of the grant date. In December 1996, options
exercisable for 1,000 shares of common stock were granted to officers at an
exercise price of $18.125. In April 1997, options for 12,000 shares of common
stock were granted to a director at an exercise price of $19.50.

     The fair value of the options granted were $9.12, $8.32 and $6.73 for 1997,
1996 and 1995, respectively. A summary of stock option activity under the SOP is
detailed as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                                        Weighted
                                                                                       Options                           average
                                                                                    available for     Options           exercise
                                                                                        grant       outstanding           price
                                                                                   ----------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                <C>              <C>                 <C>
December 31, 1994...............................................................              0              0
Plan adopted....................................................................        608,577
Granted June 21, 1995...........................................................       (547,713)       547,713           $13.810
                                                                                       --------        -------            ------
December 31, 1995...............................................................         60,864        547,713            13.810
Exercised.......................................................................                        (4,699)           13.810
Forfeited.......................................................................         12,172        (12,172)           13.810
Granted December 11, 1996.......................................................         (1,000)         1,000            18.125
                                                                                       --------        -------            ------
December 31, 1996...............................................................         72,036        531,842            13.818
Granted April 22, 1997..........................................................        (12,000)        12,000            19.500
Exercised.......................................................................                        (9,042)           13.810
                                                                                       --------        -------            ------
December 31, 1997...............................................................         60,036        534,800           $13.946
                                                                                       --------        -------            ------
                                                                                       --------        -------            ------

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


     The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding
at December 31, 1997:

Options Outstanding Options Exercisable

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Weighted average
       Exercise          Number       remaining contractual
         price         outstanding       life in years             Number           Price
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
      <S>              <C>          <C>                            <C>             <C>
        $13.810        521,800            7.4                       202,305         $13.81
         18.125          1,000            8.9                           200         18.125
         19.500         12,000            9.3
                       -------
                       534,800
                       -------
                       -------

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


     HMN uses the intrinsic value method as described in APB Opinion No. 25 and
related interpretations to account for its stock incentive plans. Accordingly,
no compensation cost has been recognized for the option plan. Proceeds from
stock options exercised are credited to common stock and additional paid-in
capital. There are no charges or credits to expense with respect to the granting
or exercise of options since the options were issued at fair value on the
respective grant dates. Had compensation cost for HMN's stock-based plan been
determined in accordance with the fair value method recommended by SFAS No. 123,
HMN's net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma
amounts indicated below:

40

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       1997           1996           1995 
                                  ------------------------------------------
<S>                               <C>              <C>          <C>
Net income:
   As reported................     $5,578,866      4,274,349      5,620,377
   Pro forma..................      4,839,907      3,085,217      4,728,898
Earnings per common share:
   As reported:
      Basic...................     $     1.51           0.99           1.10
      Diluted.................           1.41           0.96           1.09
   Pro forma:
      Basic...................           1.31           0.71           0.93
      Diluted.................           1.23           0.70           0.91
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

     The above disclosed pro forma effects of applying SFAS No. 123 to
compensation costs, may not be representative of the effects on reported pro
forma net income for future years.
     The fair value for each option grant for the SOP is estimated on the date
of the grant using the Option Designer Model. The model incorporates the
following assumptions:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        1997            1996           1995
                                    ----------------------------------------
<S>                                 <C>            <C>           <C>
Risk-free interest rate.......          6.80%          6.21%          6.28%
Expected life.................       10 YEARS       10 years       10 years
Expected volatility...........         18.00%         18.00%         20.00%
Expected dividends............           NONE           None           None
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


NOTE 14  SAIF ASSESSMENT 
The Deposit Insurance Fund Act of 1996 (DIFA) was enacted on September 30, 1996.
DIFA addressed the inadequate funding of the Savings Association Insurance Fund
(SAIF). In order to recapitalize the SAIF, DIFA imposed a one-time assessment on
all thrift institutions. The Bank's assessment was a pretax charge of $2,351,563
and was recognized in the third quarter of 1996.

     DIFA also addressed the funding for the Financing Corp. (FICO) bonds. 
Thrifts will pay 6.4 basis points per $100 of deposits from January 1, 1997 
to December 31, 1999. From January 1, 2000 until the FICO bonds are retired 
in 2019, the estimated assessment to retire the FICO bonds is expected to be 
2.5 basis points per $100 of deposits.

NOTE 15  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
HMN was incorporated for the purpose of becoming the savings and loan holding
company of the Bank in connection with the Bank's conversion from a federally
chartered mutual savings bank to a federally chartered stock savings bank,
pursuant to a Plan of Conversion adopted on February 10, 1994. HMN commenced on
May 23, 1994, a Subscription and Community Offering of its shares in connection
with the conversion of the Bank (the Offering). The Offering was closed on June
22, 1994, and the conversion was consummated on June 29, 1994, with the issuance
of 6,085,775 shares of HMN's common stock at a price of $10 per share. Total
proceeds from the conversion of $59,178,342 net of costs relating to the
conversion of $1,679,408, have been recorded as common stock and additional
paid-in capital. HMN received all of the capital stock of the Bank in exchange
for 50% of the net proceeds of the conversion.

     Starting in 1995 and continuing throughout 1997, with Board authorization
and approval from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), HMN purchased 298,334
shares during 1997, 869,785 shares during 1996, and 868,336 shares during 1995
of its own common stock from the open market for $5,988,450, $14,364,754 


and $12,509,667, respectively. The shares were placed in treasury stock. In June
of 1995, 84,486 shares were issued out of treasury stock for restricted stock
Retention and Recognition Plan awards.

     Refer to Note 1 for disclosure of a potential stock split which is subject
to approval of the stockholders of HMN at their April 28, 1998 annual meeting.

     HMN's certificate of incorporation authorized the issuance of 
up to 500,000 shares of preferred stock, but to date no shares have been issued.

     In order to grant a priority to eligible accountholders in the event of
future liquidation, the Bank, at the time of conversion established a
liquidation account equal to its regulatory capital as of September 30, 1993. In
the event of future liquidation of the Bank, an eligible account holder who
continues to maintain their deposit account shall be entitled to receive a
distribution from the liquidation account. The total amount of the liquidation
account will be decreased as the balance of eligible account holders are reduced
subsequent to the conversion, based on an annual determination of such balance.
The liquidation account of MFC was absorbed by the Bank as a result of the
acquisition.

     The Bank may not declare or pay a cash dividend to HMN in excess of 100% 
of its net income to date during the current calendar year plus the amount 
that would reduce by one-half the Bank's surplus capital ratio at the 
beginning of the calendar year without prior notice to the OTS. Additional 
limitations on dividends declared or paid on, or repurchases of, the Bank's 
capital stock are tied to the Bank's level of compliance with its regulatory 
capital requirements.

NOTE 16  FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK INVESTMENT, REGULATORY LIQUIDITY AND REGULATORY
CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS 
 
The Bank, as a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, is required to 
hold a specified number of shares of capital stock, which is carried at cost, 
in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. In addition, the Bank is 
required to maintain cash and other liquid assets in an amount equal to 4% of 
its deposit accounts and other obligations due within one year. The Bank has 
met these requirements as of December 31, 1997.

     The Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered
by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements
can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by
regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on HMN's
financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory
framework for prompt corrective action, the Bank must meet specific capital
guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Bank's assets, liabilities,
and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting
practices. The Bank's capital amounts and classification are also subject to
qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and
other factors.

     Quantitative measures established by regulations to ensure capital adequacy
require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the
following table) of Tangible, Core, and Risk-based capital (as defined in the
regulations) to total assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December
31, 1997, that the Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is
subject.


                                                       HMN FINANCIAL, INC.    41

<PAGE>


     Management believes that based upon the Bank's capital calculations at
December 31, 1997 and other conditions consistent with the Prompt Corrective
Actions Provisions of the OTS regulations, the Bank would be categorized as well
capitalized.

     At December 31, 1997 the Bank's capital amounts and ratios are also
presented for actual capital, required capital, and excess capital including
amounts and ratios in order to qualify as being well capitalized under the
Prompt Corrective Actions regulations:


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          
                                                         Actual                      Required             
                                                --------------------------  ----------------------------- 
                                                              Percent of                      Percent of  
(IN THOUSANDS)                                   Amount        Assets (1)     Amount           Assets (1) 
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                             <C>           <C>            <C>              <C>         
Bank stockholder's equity...............        $61,081
Plus:
   Net unrealized loss on  
    certain securities 
    available for sale..................           (375)
Less:
   Goodwill and other intangibles.......          6,047
   Excess mortgage servicing rights.....            510
                                                 -------
Tangible capital........................         54,149        8.20%         $ 9,909          1.50%     
                                                 -------
   Tangible capital to 
    adjusted total assets ..............                       8.20%                                       
Core capital (Tier I)...................         54,149        8.20%          19,818          3.00%      
   Tier I capital to risk-weighted 
    assets..............................                      17.85%                                       
Less:
   Equity investments and other 
   assets required to be deducted.......            266
Plus:
Allowable allowance for loan losses ....          2,747
                                                --------
Risk-based capital......................        $56,630       18.66%         $24,274          8.00%     
                                                --------
                                                --------

<CAPTION>

- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    To Be Well Capitalized        
                                                                                          Under Prompt            
                                                                                     Corrective Actions           
                                                         Excess Capital                  Provisions               
                                                   -------------------------    ----------------------------      
                                                               Percent of                         Percent of      
(IN THOUSANDS)                                      Amount      Assets (1)      Amount           Assets (1)       
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------      
<S>                                                 <C>        <C>              <C>              <C>              
Bank stockholder's equity...............                                                                          
Plus:                                                                                                             
   Net unrealized loss on                                                                                         
    certain securities                                                                                            
    available for sale..................                                                                          
Less:                                                                                                             
   Goodwill and other intangibles.......                                                                          
   Excess mortgage servicing rights.....                                                                          
                                                                                                                  
Tangible capital........................            $44,240    6.70%                                              
                                                                                                                  
   Tangible capital to                                                                                            
    adjusted total assets ..............                                        $33,029            5.00%          
Core capital (Tier I)...................             34,331    5.20%                                              
   Tier I capital to risk-weighted assets                                        18,205            6.00%          
Less:                                                                                                             
   Equity investments and other                                                                                   
   assets required to be deducted.....                                                                            
Plus:                                                                                                             
Allowable allowance for loan losses ....                                                                          
                                                                                                                  
Risk-based capital......................            $32,356   10.66%            $30,342           10.00%          
</TABLE>

(1) Based upon the Bank's adjusted total assets for the purpose of the 
tangible and core capital ratios and risk-weighted assets for the purpose of 
the risk-based capital ratio.

- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOTE 17  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK 
The Bank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the
normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These
financial instruments include commitments to extend credit. These instruments
involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess
of the amounts recognized in the balance sheet. The contract amounts of these
instruments reflect the extent of involvement by the Bank.

     The Bank's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the
other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is
represented by the contract amount of these commitments. The Bank uses the same
credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance sheet
instruments.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    Contract amount
                                                                            -------------------------------
(IN THOUSANDS)                                                                  1997                1996
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                         <C>                   <C>
Financial instruments whose contract amount
represents credit risk:
     Commitments to extend credit ..............................              $53,681              24,524
     Commitment of counter party 
       to purchase loans........................................                2,201                   0
Financial instruments whose contract amount 
     represents interest rate risk:
Commitment to purchase limited partnership 
     interest in mortgage loan servicing rights.................                  181               2,120
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


     Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long
as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.
Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses
and may require payment of a fee. Since a portion of the commitments are
expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not
necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each
customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral
obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on
the loan type and on management's credit evaluation of the borrower. Collateral
consists primarily of residential real estate and personal property.

     Commitments of counter party to purchase loans represents commitments to
sell loans to FNMA and are entered into in the normal course of business by the
Bank.

NOTE 18  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 
SFAS No. 107, DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, requires
disclosure of estimated fair values of HMN's financial instruments, including
assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet items for which it is practicable to
estimate fair value. The fair value estimates are made as of December 31, 1997,
and 1996 based upon relevant market information, if available, and upon the
characteristics of the financial instruments themselves. Because no market
exists for a significant portion of HMN's financial instruments, fair value
estimates are based upon judgments regarding future expected loss experience,
current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial
instruments, and other factors. The estimates are subjective in nature and
involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot
be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect
the estimates.

     Fair value estimates are based only on existing financial instruments
without attempting to estimate the value of anticipated future business or the
value of assets and liabilities that are not considered financial instruments.
In addition, the tax ramifications related to the realization of the unrealized
gains and losses can have a significant effect on the fair value estimates and
have not been considered in any of the estimates.

42

<PAGE>

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The estimated fair value of HMN's financial instruments are shown below.
Following the table, there is an explanation of the  methods and assumptions
used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                  December 31,
                                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             1997                                   1996
                                               ----------------------------------   --------------------------------------
                                                Carrying   Estimated    Contract   Carrying     Estimated       Contract
(IN THOUSANDS)                                  amount     fair value    amount      amount     fair value        amount
- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                            <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>              <C>
Financial assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents................   $  9,365       9,365                  10,584      10,584
   Securities available for sale............    205,859     205,859                 175,830     175,830
   Securities held to maturity..............          0           0                   2,806       2,906
   Loans held for sale......................      2,287       2,287                     739         739
   Loans receivable, net....................    442,069     456,012                 349,022     358,039
   Federal Home Loan Bank stock.............      7,432       7,432                   5,434       5,434
   Accrued interest receivable..............      4,038       4,038                   3,415       3,415
Financial liabilities:
   Deposits.................................    467,348     464,670                 362,477     358,215
   Federal Home Loan Bank advances..........    127,650     127,147                 106,079     105,484
   Accrued interest payable.................      1,365       1,365                   1,543       1,543
Off-balance sheet financial instruments:
   Commitments to extend credit.............          0          50      53,681           0          16            24,524
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>



CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents
approximates their fair value.

SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY  The fair values
of securities are based upon quoted market prices.

LOANS HELD FOR SALE  The fair value of loans held for sale were based upon
quoted market prices for loans with similar interest rates and terms to
maturity.

LOANS RECEIVABLE  The fair values of loans receivable were estimated for groups
of loans with similar characteristics. The fair value of the loan portfolio,
with the exception of the adjustable rate portfolio, was calculated by
discounting the scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using
anticipated prepayment speeds and using discount rates that reflect the credit
and interest rate risk inherent in each loan portfolio. The fair value of the
adjustable loan portfolio was estimated by grouping the loans with similar
characteristics and comparing the characteristics of each group to the prices
quoted for similar types of loans in the secondary market.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK   The carrying amount of FHLB stock approximates
its fair value.

ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE  The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable
approximates its fair value since it is short-term in nature and does not
present unanticipated credit concerns.

DEPOSITS  Under SFAS No. 107, the fair value of deposits with no stated maturity
such as checking, savings and money market accounts, is equal to the amount
payable on demand. The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the
discounted value of contractual cash flows using as discount rates the rates
that were offered by HMN as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 for deposits with
maturities similar to the remaining maturities of the existing certificates of
deposit.

     The fair value estimate for deposits does not include the benefit that 
results from the low cost funding provided by HMN's existing deposits and 
long-term customer relationships compared to the cost of obtaining different 
sources of funding. This benefit is commonly referred to as the core deposit 
intangible. ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE  The carrying amount of accrued interest 
payable approximates its fair value since it is short-term in nature.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES  The fair values of advances payable with fixed
maturities are estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis using as
discount rates the interest rates charged by the FHLB at December 31, 1997 and
1996 for borrowings of similar remaining maturities.

COMMITMENTS TO EXTEND CREDIT  The fair value of commitments to extend credit 
is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar 
agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the 
present creditworthiness of the counter parties.



                                                      HMN FINANCIAL, INC.    43
<PAGE>

NOTE 19  HMN FINANCIAL, INC. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (PARENT COMPANY ONLY) 
The parent company's principal assets are its investment in the Bank and
securities. The following are the condensed financial statements for the parent
company only as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for the years ended December
31, 1997, 1996 and 1995.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                       1997             1996          1995
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                        <C>           <C>            <C>
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
  ASSETS:
     Cash and cash equivalents.........................................................    $   944,925      3,655,598
     Securities available for sale.....................................................     14,287,978     10,187,092
     Loans receivable from subsidiaries................................................      7,050,570      7,334,000
     Investment in subsidiaries........................................................     62,278,302     61,458,395
     Investment in limited partnership.................................................        480,871              0
     Accrued interest receivable.......................................................         67,883        215,959
     Prepaid expenses and other assets.................................................         11,615         17,950
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
        Total assets...................................................................    $85,122,144     82,868,994
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
     Accrued expenses and other liabilities............................................      $ 651,734        769,550
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
        Total liabilities..............................................................        651,734        769,550
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
     Serial preferred stock............................................................              0              0
     Common stock......................................................................         60,858         60,858
     Additional paid-in capital........................................................     59,729,090     59,428,768
     Retained earnings.................................................................     60,224,253     54,645,387
     Net unrealized loss on securities available for sale..............................      1,129,818       (598,045)
     Unearned employee stock option plan shares........................................     (4,554,280)    (4,938,520)
     Unearned compensation restricted stock awards.....................................       (600,668)      (793,289)
     Treasury stock, at cost, 1,941,407 and 1,651,615 shares...........................    (31,518,661)   (25,705,715)
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
        Total stockholders' equity.....................................................     84,470,410     82,099,444
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........................................    $85,122,144     82,868,994
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
                                                                                           -----------    -----------
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME

     Interest income...................................................................    $ 1,071,818      1,105,218     1,474,107 
     Interest expense..................................................................        (13,515)        (4,943)       (1,083)
     Securities gains, net.............................................................        644,278        229,002        53,058
     Equity in earnings of subsidiaries................................................      4,512,080      3,565,441     4,755,138
     Equity in earnings of limited partnership.........................................        (19,129)             0             0
     Compensation and benefits.........................................................        (17,494)       (17,233)      (21,775)
     Occupancy.........................................................................         (6,604)        (6,868)       (6,353)
     Advertising.......................................................................           (159)          (670)         (276)
     Data processing...................................................................         (1,355)        (1,271)       (1,200)
     Other.............................................................................       (477,030)      (475,127)     (380,039)
                                                                                           -----------    -----------    ----------
        Income before income tax expense...............................................      5,692,890      4,393,549     5,871,577
     Income tax expense................................................................        114,024        119,200       251,200
                                                                                           -----------    -----------    ----------
      Net income.......................................................................    $ 5,578,866      4,274,349     5,620,377
                                                                                           -----------    -----------    ----------

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
   Cash flows from operating activities:
      Net income.......................................................................    $ 5,578,866      4,274,349     5,620,377
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
         Equity in earnings of subsidiaries............................................     (4,512,080)    (3,565,441)   (4,755,138)
         Equity in earnings of limited partnership.....................................         19,129              0             0
         Amortization of premiums (discounts), net.....................................           (349)         9,727       (21,328)
         Securities gains, net.........................................................       (644,278)      (229,002)      (53,058)
         Provision for deferred income taxes...........................................           (800)        (1,400)       (2,500)
         Earned employee stock ownership shares priced above original cost.............        298,237        141,135        93,267
         Decrease in restricted stock awards...........................................        231,621        231,048       116,700
         Decrease in unearned ESOP shares..............................................        384,240        397,630       409,730
         (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable............................        148,076        (63,071)       76,510
         Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities.................       (165,370)       172,831       (81,860)
         Decrease (increase) in other assets...........................................          6,335        143,321       (75,550)
         Other, net....................................................................         65,035          9,737             0
                                                                                           -----------    -----------    ----------
            Net cash provided by operating activities..................................      1,408,662      1,520,864     1,327,150
                                                                                           -----------    -----------    ----------

   Cash flows from investing activities:
      Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale.............................     9,384,529      5,412,430     8,523,675
      Principal collected on securities available for sale.............................             0      5,027,241     1,624,106
      Proceeds collected on maturity of securities available for sale..................     4,018,412      1,500,000     4,000,000
      Purchases of securities available for sale.......................................   (15,900,938)    (5,449,176)   (7,754,954)
      Purchase of Security Finance Corporation stock...................................             0              0      (388,762)
      Investment in Home Federal Savings Bank..........................................    (1,016,063)             0             0
      Investment in HMN Mortgage Services, Inc.........................................      (844,500)      (250,000)            0
      Investment in limited partnership................................................      (500,000)             0             0
      Net increase (decrease) in loans receivable from subsidiaries....................       283,430     (7,334,000)            0
                                                                                          -----------    -----------    ----------
         Net cash provided (used) by investing activities..............................    (4,575,130)    (1,093,505)    6,004,065
                                                                                          -----------    -----------    ----------
   Cash flows from financing activities:
      Purchase of treasury stock.......................................................    (6,350,950)   (14,002,254)   12,509,667)

      Stock options exercised..........................................................        56,745         52,363             0
 
      Proceeds from dividends on Bank stock............................................     6,750,000     15,600,000     4,000,000
                                                                                           -----------    -----------    ----------
         Net cash provided (used) by financing activities..............................       455,795      1,650,109    (8,509,667)
                                                                                           -----------    -----------    ----------
         Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents..............................    (2,710,673)     2,077,468    (1,178,452)
   Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year........................................     3,655,598      1,578,130     2,756,582
                                                                                          -----------    -----------    ----------
   Cash and cash equivalents, end of year..............................................   $   944,925      3,655,598     1,578,130
                                                                                          -----------    -----------    ----------
                                                                                          -----------    -----------    ----------

</TABLE>

44

<PAGE>


INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

[LOGO]

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HMN FINANCIAL, INC.
SPRING VALLEY, MINNESOTA

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HMN 
Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company)  as of December 31, 1997 and 
1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity 
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 
31, 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of 
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 
these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of HMN
Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries at December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. 




/S/ KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP


MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 4, 1998, EXCEPT FOR NOTE 1, 
WHICH IS AS OF FEBRUARY 19, 1998



                                               HMN FINANCIAL, INC.    45

<PAGE>


SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                    DECEMBER 31,     SEPTEMBER 30,      JUNE 30, 
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)                                          1997             1997             1997    
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                               <C>                <C>             <C>         
Selected Operations Data (3 MONTHS ENDED):
Interest income.................................................................       $ 10,706         10,314         10,166    
Interest expense................................................................          6,857          6,464          6,297    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
 Net interest income............................................................          3,849          3,850          3,869    
Provision for loan losses.......................................................             75             75             75    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
 Net interest income after provision for loan losses............................          3,774          3,775          3,794    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
Noninterest income:
 Fees and service charges.......................................................            169            122            100    
 Securities gains, net..........................................................            377            488            114    
 Gain on sales of loans.........................................................            135            117             64    
 Other noninterest income.......................................................             59            152            128    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
  Total noninterest income......................................................            740            879            406    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
Noninterest expense:
 Compensation and benefits......................................................          1,484          1,432          1,359    
 Occupancy......................................................................            264            245            232    
 Federal deposit insurance premiums.............................................             63             58             59    
 SAIF assessment................................................................              0              0              0    
 Advertising....................................................................            101             63             74    
 Data processing................................................................            137            129            119    
 Provision for real estate losses...............................................             15              0              1    
 Other noninterest expense......................................................            488            302            283    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
  Total noninterest expense.....................................................          2,552          2,229          2,127    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
 Income before income tax expense...............................................          1,962          2,425          2,073    
Income tax expense..............................................................            714            901            740    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
 Net income.....................................................................      $   1,248          1,524          1,333    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
Basic earnings per share........................................................      $    0.34           0.41           0.36    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
Diluted earnings per share......................................................      $    0.31           0.38           0.34    
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
                                                                                       --------         ------         ------
Financial Ratios:
Return on average assets(1).....................................................          0.84%           1.06           0.95    
Return on average equity(1).....................................................           6.09           7.29           6.58    
Average equity to average assets................................................          14.36          14.55          14.55    
Net interest margin(1)(2).......................................................           2.60           2.76           2.83    

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Selected Financial Condition Data:
Total assets....................................................................       $691,232        568,847        566,865    
Securities available for sale:
 Mortgage-backed and related securities.........................................        135,936        111,117        115,016    
 Other marketable securities....................................................         69,923         72,815         73,860    
Securities held to maturity:
 Mortgage-backed and related securities.........................................              0              0              0    
 Other marketable securities....................................................              0              0              0    
Loans held for sale.............................................................          2,287          2,090          1,205    
Loans receivable, net...........................................................        442,069        352,925        345,516    
Deposits........................................................................        467,348        366,682        365,385    
Federal Home Loan Bank advances.................................................        127,650        112,007        114,364    
Stockholders' equity............................................................         84,470         84,619         81,798    
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

(1) Annualized
(2) Net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
                                                              


46
<PAGE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                    MARCH 31,     DECEMBER 31,  SEPTEMBER 30, 
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)                                        1997           1996           1996       
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                <C>          <C>             <C>           
Selected Operations Data (3 MONTHS ENDED):                                                                                    
Interest income.................................................................      9,903         10,111         10,014     
Interest expense................................................................      6,024          6,174          6,191     
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
 Net interest income............................................................      3,879          3,937          3,823     
Provision for loan losses.......................................................         75             75             75     
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
 Net interest income after provision for loan losses............................      3,804          3,862          3,748     
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
Noninterest income:                                                                                                           
 Fees and service charges.......................................................         96            105             95     
 Securities gains, net..........................................................        271             68            192     
 Gain on sales of loans.........................................................        153             22             10     
 Other noninterest income.......................................................        178            129            115     
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
  Total noninterest income......................................................        698            324            412     
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
Noninterest expense:                                                                                                          
 Compensation and benefits......................................................      1,316          1,211          1,176     
 Occupancy......................................................................        241            230            203     
 Federal deposit insurance premiums.............................................         59            163            212     
 SAIF assessment................................................................          0              0          2,352     
 Advertising....................................................................         78             79             77     
 Data processing................................................................        125            121            119     
 Provision for real estate losses...............................................          2              2              0     
 Other noninterest expense......................................................        294            341            256     
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
  Total noninterest expense.....................................................      2,115          2,147          4,395     
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
 Income before income tax expense...............................................      2,387          2,039           (235)    
Income tax expense..............................................................        913            740            (90)    
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
 Net income.....................................................................      1,474          1,299           (145)    
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
Basic earnings per share........................................................       0.40           0.32          (0.04)    
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
Diluted earnings per share......................................................       0.38           0.31          (0.04)    
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
                                                                                      -----         ------         ------
Financial Ratios:                                                                                                             
Return on average assets(1).....................................................       1.09           0.93          (0.10)    
Return on average equity(1).....................................................       7.43           6.06          (0.67)    
Average equity to average assets................................................      14.65          15.32          15.48     
Net interest margin(1)(2).......................................................       2.92           2.86           2.77     
                                                                                                                              
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                                                                                        
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Selected Financial Condition Data:                                                                                            
Total assets....................................................................    553,021        554,732        565,385     
Securities available for sale:                                                                                                
 Mortgage-backed and related securities.........................................    123,925        133,355        135,191     
 Other marketable securities....................................................     56,224         42,475         52,516     
Securities held to maturity:                                                                                                  
 Mortgage-backed and related securities.........................................          0          1,806          2,338     
 Other marketable securities....................................................          0          1,000          1,000     
Loans held for sale.............................................................      1,061            739              0     
Loans receivable, net...........................................................    341,104        349,022        343,736     
Deposits........................................................................    364,123        362,477        363,963     
Federal Home Loan Bank advances.................................................    105,721        106,079        101,833     
Stockholders' equity............................................................     78,772         82,099         83,669     
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<CAPTION>

                                                                                       JUNE 30,     MARCH 31, 
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)                                           1996           1996   
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                                <C>          <C>         
Selected Operations Data (3 MONTHS ENDED):                                                                  
Interest income.................................................................      9,944          9,795  
Interest expense................................................................      5,949          5,880  
                                                                                      -----          -----
 Net interest income............................................................      3,995          3,915  
Provision for loan losses.......................................................         75             75  
                                                                                      -----          -----
 Net interest income after provision for loan losses............................      3,920          3,840  
                                                                                      -----          -----
Noninterest income:                                                                                         
 Fees and service charges.......................................................         82             77  
 Securities gains, net..........................................................        268            501  
 Gain on sales of loans.........................................................          1              6  
 Other noninterest income.......................................................        134            117  
                                                                                      -----          -----
  Total noninterest income......................................................        485            701  
                                                                                      -----          -----
Noninterest expense:                                                                                        
 Compensation and benefits......................................................      1,099          1,106  
 Occupancy......................................................................        195            197  
 Federal deposit insurance premiums.............................................        215            210  
 SAIF assessment................................................................          0              0  
 Advertising....................................................................         79             73  
 Data processing................................................................        121            128  
 Provision for real estate losses...............................................          0              0  
 Other noninterest expense......................................................        275            269  
                                                                                      -----          -----
  Total noninterest expense.....................................................      1,984          1,983  
                                                                                      -----          -----
 Income before income tax expense...............................................      2,421          2,558  
Income tax expense..............................................................        888            972  
                                                                                      -----          -----
                                                                                      -----          -----
 Net income.....................................................................      1,533          1,586  
                                                                                      -----          -----
                                                                                      -----          -----
Basic earnings per share........................................................       0.34           0.34  
                                                                                      -----          -----
                                                                                      -----          -----
Diluted earnings per share......................................................       0.33           0.33  
                                                                                      -----          -----
                                                                                      -----          -----
Financial Ratios:                                                                                           
Return on average assets(1).....................................................       1.13           1.18  
Return on average equity(1).....................................................       6.77           6.91  
Average equity to average assets................................................      16.64          17.09  
Net interest margin(1)(2).......................................................       2.98           2.97  
                                                                                                            
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                                                                      
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Selected Financial Condition Data:                                                                          
Total assets....................................................................    554,979        542,012  
Securities available for sale:                                                                              
 Mortgage-backed and related securities.........................................    148,706        163,273  
 Other marketable securities....................................................     40,442         32,245  
Securities held to maturity:                                                                                
 Mortgage-backed and related securities.........................................     13,835         14,115  
 Other marketable securities....................................................        999          3,227  
Loans held for sale.............................................................          0              0  
Loans receivable, net...........................................................    331,650        307,658  
Deposits........................................................................    363,195        368,393  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances.................................................    101,053         72,493  
Stockholders' equity............................................................     87,263         90,879  
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

</TABLE>
                                                       HMN FINANCIAL, INC.    47

<PAGE>



OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
                                                          
The following table sets forth the maximum month-end balance and average balance
of FHLB advances.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Year Ended December 31,
                                                                       ----------------------------------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                                   1997             1996           1995
- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                    <C>             <C>           <C>
Maximum Balance:
     Federal Home Loan Bank advances............................        $128,007        106,436         74,534
     Federal Home Loan Bank short-term borrowings...............          60,429         64,429         42,429
Average Balance:
     Federal Home Loan Bank advances............................         112,500         89,656         65,069
     Federal Home Loan Bank short-term borrowings...............          45,598         47,949         20,812

- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>


The following table sets forth certain information as to the Bank's FHLB
advances.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                            December 31,
                                                      ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                1997                     1996                      1995
                                                      -------------------------   -------------------       --------------------
                                                                    Weighted                  Weighted                   Weighted
                                                                     Average                   Average                   Average
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)                                 Amount         Rate         Amount     Rate          Amount        Rate
- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                   <C>           <C>           <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
Federal Home Loan Bank short-term borrowings......       $ 43,250     5.85%         46,429      5.52%         33,429        6.05%
Other Federal Home Loan Bank long-term advances...         84,400     5.77          59,650      5.74          35,448        5.91
                                                         --------                  -------                   -------
Total.............................................       $127,650     5.80         106,079      5.64          68,877        5.98
                                                         --------                  -------                   -------
                                                         --------                  -------                   -------
- - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

</TABLE>

Refer to Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more
information on the Bank's FHLB advances.

COMMON STOCK INFORMATION

The common stock of HMN Financial, Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market
under the symbol: HMNF. The common stock outstanding is 6,085,775 shares, of
which 1,941,407 shares are in treasury stock at December 31, 1997. As of
December 31, 1997, there are 800 stockholders of record and 1,500 estimated
beneficial stockholders. The following table represents the stock price
information for HMN Financial, Inc. as furnished by Nasdaq for each quarter
starting in 1995 through December 31, 1997.



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  March 31, June 30,  Sept. 29, Dec. 29,  March 29, June 28, Sept. 30, Dec. 31,   March 31, 
                    1995      1995      1995      1995      1996     1996      1996      1996      1997     
                  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>               <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>        <C>       
High..........    $13.50     14.00     15.62     16.00     14.62     16.50     16.00     18.12     24.75    
Low ..........     12.37     13.25     14.62     15.12     14.62     16.00     16.00     18.00     18.00    
Close ........     12.75     13.62     15.25     16.00     14.62     16.50     16.00     18.12     20.05    
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


<CAPTION>

- - --------------------------------------------- 
                 June 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31,  
                  1997      1997        1997  
                 ---------------------------- 
<S>              <C>      <C>       <C>       
High..........    24.38     26.00      32.50  
Low ..........    18.63     21.88      24.25  
Close ........    23.00     24.75      32.50  
- - --------------------------------------------- 
</TABLE>



48
<PAGE>

CORPORATE AND SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION


HMN FINANCIAL, INC.
101 North Broadway
Spring Valley, MN 55975-0231
 (507) 346-1100

ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of shareholders will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 1998 at
10:00 a.m. (Central Time) at the Best Western Apache Hotel, 1517 16th St. S.W.,
Rochester, Minnesota.

LEGAL COUNSEL
Faegre & Benson LLP
2200 Norwest Center
90 South Seventh St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3901

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
4200 Norwest Center
90 South Seventh St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402-3900

INVESTOR INFORMATION AND FORM 10-K
Additional information and HMN's Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, is available without charge upon request from:
     HMN Financial, Inc.
     Attn: Investor Relations
     101 North Broadway
     Spring Valley, MN. 55975-0231



TRANSFER AGENT & REGISTRAR
Inquiries regarding change of address, 
transfer requirements, and lost certificates should be directed to the transfer
agent.
     First National Bank of Boston
     c/o Boston Equiserve
     P.O. Box 8040
     Boston, MA 02266-8040
     (617) 575-3170


DIRECTORS

ROGER P. WEISE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JAMES B. GARDNER
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

IRMA R. RATHBUN
RETIRED VICE PRESIDENT OF 
HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

M.F. SCHUMANN
LICENSED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
SCHUMANN, GRANAHAN, HESSE & WILSON LTD.

TIMOTHY R. GEISLER
MANAGER, CORPORATE TAX UNIT
MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, MN

DUANE D. BENSON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MINNESOTA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

ROGER P. WEISE
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JAMES B. GARDNER
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DWAIN C. JORGENSEN
VICE PRESIDENT AND CONTROLLER

SUSAN K. KOLLING
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

ROXANNE M. HELLICKSON
VICE PRESIDENT AND CORPORATE SECRETARY

TIMOTHY P. JOHNSON

VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER


BRANCH OFFICES

ALBERT LEA
143 West Clark Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 377-3330

AUSTIN
201 Oakland Avenue West
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-2355

LACRESCENT
208 South Walnut
LaCrescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4090

MARSHALLTOWN
303 West Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(515) 754-6000

29 South Center St.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(515) 754-6040

ROCHESTER
Crossroads Shopping Center
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 289-4025

1110 6th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 285-1707

SPRING VALLEY
715 North Broadway
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7345

TOLEDO
119 West High St.
Toledo, IA 52342
(515) 484-5141

WINONA
4th and Center
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 454-4912

EDEN PRAIRIE
Mortgage Banking Office
9973 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 
(612) 914-7440

BROOKLYN PARK
Mortgage Banking Office
7101 Northland Circle, Suite 105
Brooklyn Park, MN 55427
(612) 533-2500

<PAGE>


   HMN FINANCIAL, INC. AND HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK ARE HEADQUARTERED IN SPRING
                                VALLEY, MINNESOTA. 
    HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OPERATES SEVEN FULL-SERVICE BANKING FACILITIES IN
    SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND THREE IN IOWA. IN ADDITION, THE COMPANY HAS MORTGAGE
                 BANKING OFFICES IN EDEN PRAIRIE AND BROOKLYNPARK,
                         SUBURBS OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA.
                                          


TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS........................................................ 1
PRESIDENT'S LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS AND CUSTOMERS............................ 2
GROWING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES................................................ 4
GROWING OUR FACILITIES TO MEET CUSTOMER NEEDS .............................. 8
CORPORATE VALUES............................................................ 9
FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ................................11
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS........................................12
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ..........................................27
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS..................................31
AUDITORS' REPORT............................................................45
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA ..........................................46
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA........................................................48
COMMON STOCK INFORMATION....................................................48
CORPORATE AND SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION....................... INSIDE BACK COVER
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS...................................... INSIDE BACK COVER






<PAGE>


                              Subsidiaries of Registrant
                                     Exhibit 21


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Date and % of
                                                 Voting Shares,
                                                  Partnership
                                                Interests, Voting
                                     Year &    Trust Certificates,
                                     State           Capital               Description of
       Name & Address                 Inc.         Contributions              Activity
       --------------                ------    ------------------       -------------------
<S>                                  <C>       <C>                      <C>
 Home Federal Savings Bank            1934         6/29/94              Federally Chartered
 101 North Broadway                    MN      HMN owns 100% of         Stock Savings Bank
 Spring Valley, MN  55975                       voting shares

   Osterud Insurance Agency, Inc.     1983      Bank owns 100%          Offers credit life
   101 North Broadway                  MN                               and annuity products
   Spring Valley, MN  55975                                             to the Bank's
                                                                        customers and others

   MSL Financial Corporation          1983      Bank owns 100%          Offered annuity
   101 North Broadway                  IA                               products to
   Spring Valley, MN  55975                                             Marshalltown
                                                                        Financial

 Security Finance Corporation         1929         12/29/95             Corporation invests
 101 North Broadway                    MN      HMN owns 100% of         in securities and
 Spring Valley, MN  55975                      voting shares            loans

 HMN Mortgage Services, Inc.          1996         7/08/96              Mortgage Banking/
 9973 Valley View Road                 MN      HMN owns 100% of         Brokerage Office
 Eden Prairie, MN 55344                         voting shares

</TABLE>


<PAGE>


KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
4200 Norwest Center
90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402



                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




The Board of Directors
HMN Financial, Inc.:


We consent to incorporation by reference of our report dated February 4, 1998,
except for Note 1, which is as of February 19, 1998, relating to the
consolidated balance sheets of HMN Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and
1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1997, which report appears in the December 31, 1997 Annual Report on Form 10-K
of HMN Financial, Inc. in the following Registration Statements of HMN
Financial, Inc.: Nos. 33-88228, 33-94388, and 33-94386 on Form S-8.


                                           /s/  KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                                                KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 26, 1998



                                      56

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT 
OF INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS 
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STAEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1997
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1997
<CASH>                                           9,365
<SECURITIES>                                   205,859
<RECEIVABLES>                                  447,104
<ALLOWANCES>                                     2,748
<INVENTORY>                                          0
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                               262,803
<PP&E>                                           9,453
<DEPRECIATION>                                   3,572
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                                 691,232
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          366,426
<BONDS>                                              0
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                            61
<OTHER-SE>                                      84,409
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                   691,232
<SALES>                                              0
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                                43,813
<CGS>                                                0
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                   34,666
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                   300
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                                   0
<INCOME-PRETAX>                                  8,847
<INCOME-TAX>                                     3,268
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                                  0
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                     5,579
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<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT SEPTEMBER 30, JUNE 30, AND MARCH 31, 1997 AND THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE NINE, SIX, AND THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, JUNE 30, AND MARCH 31, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-30-1997             JUN-30-1997             MAR-31-1997
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<SECURITIES>                                   183,932                 188,876                 180,148
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                                0                       0                       0
                                          0                       0                       0
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<OTHER-SE>                                      84,558                  81,737                  78,711
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<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, JUNE 30, AND MARCH 31,
1996 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE TWELVE, NINE, SIX, AND
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30, JUNE 30, AND MARCH 31, 1996 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1996             SEP-30-1996             JUN-30-1996             MAR-31-1996
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                                0                       0                       0                       0
                                          0                       0                       0                       0
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<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF INCOME FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-TYPE>                   YEAR
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<DEPRECIATION>                                   2,460
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          253,583
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                                0
                                          0
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