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IDS SPECIAL TAX-EXEMPT SERIES TRUST
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 2. By Laws dated June 8, 1989
Exhibit 5. Investment Management Services Agreement dated
March 20, 1995
Exhibit 6. Distribution Agreement dated March 20, 1995
Exhibit 8. Custodian Agreement dated July 23, 1986
Exhibit 9(b). Transfer Agency Agreement dated March 20, 1995
Exhibit 9(c). Shareholder Service Agreement dated March 20, 1995
Exhibit 9(d). Administrative Services Agreement dated March 20,
1995
Exhibit 9(e). License Agreement dated January 25, 1988
Exhibit 11. Independent Auditors' Consent
Exhibit 15. Plan and Agreement of Distribution dated March 20,
1995
Exhibit 17. Financial Data Schedules
Exhibit 19(a). Trustees' Power of Attorney dated January 8, 1997
Exhibit 19(b). Officers' Power of Attorney dated November 1, 1995