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SIGNATURE   LESLIE L. OGG                                
TITLE       VICE PRESIDENT      
 

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   <NUMBER>  4
   <NAME>  IDS GROWTH FUND CLASS B
       
                                                              
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   <NAME>  IDS GROWTH FUND CLASS Y
       
                                                              
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      <NUMBER> 8
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