N-CSRS 1 sit054754_ncsrs.htm SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 Sit Mutual Funds Form N-CSRS dated September 30, 2005

 
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM N-CSR



CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number:   811-04995


Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Address of principal executive offices)

Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copy to:
Mike Radmer, Esq.
Dorsey & Whitney
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(612) 334-5888

Date of fiscal year end:   March 31, 2006

Date of reporting period:   September 30, 2005


 
 


Item 1:   Reports to Stockholders






 
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM N-CSR



CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number:   811-04032


Sit Money Market Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Address of principal executive offices)

Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copy to:
Mike Radmer, Esq.
Dorsey & Whitney
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(612) 334-5888

Date of fiscal year end:   March 31, 2006

Date of reporting period:   September 30, 2005


 
 


Item 1:   Reports to Stockholders






 
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM N-CSR



CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number:   811-04033


Sit Mutual Funds II, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Address of principal executive offices)

Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copy to:
Mike Radmer, Esq.
Dorsey & Whitney
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(612) 334-5888

Date of fiscal year end:   March 31, 2006

Date of reporting period:   September 30, 2005


 
 


Item 1:   Reports to Stockholders






 
 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM N-CSR



CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number:   811-21447


Sit Mutual Funds Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Address of principal executive offices)

Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copy to:
Mike Radmer, Esq.
Dorsey & Whitney
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(612) 334-5888

Date of fiscal year end:   March 31, 2006

Date of reporting period:   September 30, 2005


 
 


Item 1:   Reports to Stockholders








 

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Sit Mutual Funds
Bond Funds
Semi-Annual Report


September 30, 2005


Money Market Fund

U.S. Government Securities Fund

Tax-Free Income Fund

Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund

Florida Tax-Free Income Fund

 








Sit Mutual Funds
  BOND FUNDS SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS

  Page

Chairman’s Letter 2
Performance Summary 4
Average Annual Total Returns 6
Fund Reviews and Portfolios of Investments
         Money Market Fund 8
         U.S. Government Securities Fund 12
         Tax-Free Income Fund 24
         Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund 42
         Florida Tax-Free Income Fund 58
Notes to Portfolios of Investments 62
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 64
Statements of Operations 66
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 68
Notes to Financial Statements 70
Financial Highlights 75
Expense Example 80
Additional Information 84
A Look at Sit Mutual Funds 85






This document must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus.


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    Sit Mutual Funds
     Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

     Chairman’s Letter
 

Dear fellow shareholders:

        Short and intermediate interest rates rose, and longer-term rates fell during the 6 months ended September 30, 2005. The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at each of its four meetings over the period, which left the rate target at 3.75% at the end of September. Market participants thought that the Fed might refrain from raising rates at its September 20th meeting, so it could assess the impact of the hurricanes. However, the Fed demonstrated its conviction to contain inflation by raising rates another 0.25% at that meeting. The Fed also indicated that it will continue to raise rates at a “measured pace”.

        Recent economic data have begun to show the effects of Hurricane Katrina. High energy costs are having an impact on consumer spending, particularly at lower income levels. Personal consumption expenditures dropped in the month of August, but the decline was mostly the result of a reduction in durable goods spending, which was boosted in July by vehicle sales incentives. The consumer will continue to play a large role in the economy, as two-thirds of GDP is comprised by the consumer sector. Real personal consumption for August was still up +3.5% year over year, but down from +4.5% in June.

        Employment, another determinant of future consumer spending, has remained healthy. Reported payrolls declined 8,000 in September, but would have increased around 200,000 after adjusting for hurricane-related payroll losses, in line with the prior twelve months’ average. Job creation has averaged 196,000 per month this year, on top of a strong 183,000 per month rate in 2004. In addition to strong employment, the latest measures of manufacturing activity have also been remarkably strong.

        With respect to pricing trends, as expected, higher energy prices are making their way into inflation measures. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose +0.5% for the second consecutive month in August as gasoline prices jumped +7.7%. Year over year the CPI is up +3.6%. There may be more to come in terms of higher energy prices, as the CPI and PPI inflation measures have not yet captured much of the effects of Hurricane Katrina. The Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that, “Over 90% of the prices for August were collected prior to August 29th, the date when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast.” An early warning sign may be the ISM prices paid index, which surged again in September to 78.0 from 62.5 in August and 48.5 in July, as 60 percent of supply executives reported paying higher prices.

        The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that real GDP will grow about 0.5 percentage points slower over the second half of 2005 due to the hurricanes, with most of that slowing occurring in the third quarter. The CBO also anticipates that with private and government support for recovery and rebuilding, GDP growth will not be much affected in the fourth quarter. The CBO expects GDP to return to its previous trend by early 2006 and to accelerate subsequently as rebuilding raises overall economic activity.

        The cumulative budget deficit has been $352.6 billion through eleven months of fiscal year 2005, an $84.9 billion improvement over last year. However this year’s budget deficit improvement will likely be short lived. Congress has already approved more than $60 billion in emergency spending related to Hurricane Katrina, which could ultimately increase to $150 billion to $200 billion.

        In summary, based on a slightly weaker outlook for consumer spending in the third quarter, but a more optimistic viewpoint regarding other effects of the hurricanes on second half growth, we now expect +3.5% real GDP growth in the third quarter and +3.8% growth in the fourth quarter. Depending on the speed of the


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rebuilding process, we forecast stronger growth will emerge in 2006. Our full-year 2005 real GDP growth forecast remains approximately +3.6%, which compares with +4.2% in 2004.

Strategy Summary

        We expect the yield curve to continue to flatten, with short rates rising more than rates for longer maturities. It appears likely that the Fed will maintain its tightening stance as long as economic growth is solidly above +3.0% and signs of inflation are evident. It seems the Fed has discounted the effects of Hurricane Katrina as having a short-term impact and that it will continue its course of increasing rates at a “measured pace.” Fed policy is complicated by higher energy costs acting both as a drag on the economy, and a source of inflationary pressure. Because the CPI has edged higher to +3.6% year over year, we expect the Fed will raise its rate target a further +0.25% at two of the next three meetings (meetings in November, December and the end of January) to bring the Fed Funds target to 4.25%. By the March 28th, 2006 meeting, there should be more clarity on the direction of the economy, inflation, and the recovery efforts following the hurricanes. Long-term rates will likely move inversely with the direction of oil prices for the near term. Another factor weighing on the market is the uncertainty surrounding the appointment of Ben Bernanke, who will replace longtime Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan in early 2006.

        We continue to monitor these issues and invest accordingly. We are focusing on securities whose structures offer higher current yields at the expense of reduced price appreciation potential. The rise in interest rates should help slow refinancing activity in the mortgage sector, and the expectation of more stable prepayment rates should result in increased investor demand.

        Municipal portfolios also remain focused on securities that provide incremental yield, and remain defensively positioned with durations shorter than their benchmarks. We believe our focus on income will contribute to attractive relative returns, and as interest rates move higher, our short durations will allow us to reinvest at higher levels.

        Fixed income investments are an important component of a well-diversified long-term portfolio. We believe that the Sit bond funds, with their dual objectives of high income and stability of principal, offer an attractive risk/reward profile to complement equity holdings. We appreciate your continued interest and investment in Sit Mutual Funds and look forward to assisting you in achieving your long-term investment goals.

With best wishes,

Eugene C. Sit, CFA
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer


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     Sit Mutual Funds
      Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

      Performance Summary – Bond Funds

        The U.S. Treasury yield curve continued to flatten during the six-month period as shorter maturity yields rose and longer maturity yields declined. The Federal Reserve increased its rate target by 25 basis points at each of its four meetings during the period, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.75%. Treasury bill yields rose more than 75 basis points during the period while 2-year Treasury yields rose only 39 basis points. 10-year and 30-year yields fell 16 and 19 basis points, respectively, as investors continued to react to long-term inflation expectations. As short-term rates and oil prices have continued to rise, long-term bondholders have reduced economic growth and long-term inflation expectations, leading to the decrease in long-term yields over the period.

        The flattening yield curve caused intermediate maturity taxable bonds to perform worse than longer maturity bonds. With regard to taxable market sectors, asset backed securities provided the worst returns, reflecting concerns about how a weaker economy and high energy costs could impact consumers and lead to higher delinquencies. There was little dispersion in returns among other sectors as Treasuries and corporates posted similar returns for the six-month period.

        The municipal yield curve flattened somewhat during the period as short yields increased only slightly and intermediate term and longer term yields dropped. Despite the flattening yield curve environment over the last year, the municipal yield curve remains quite positively sloped, with approximately 125 basis points greater yield differential between 2-year and 30-year maturity AAA general obligation issues than between comparable maturity Treasuries. Investors have continued to seek out yield, which drove demand for tobacco settlement revenue bonds, and other high yield bonds, making industrial development bonds the best performing sector over the past six months. The hospital sector was the next best performing sector, and housing bonds lagged.

        Fixed income funds remain defensively positioned, with durations shorter than respective benchmarks in anticipation of more attractive, higher-yielding reinvestment opportunities as interest rates move higher. Our focus on securities that provide high levels of income and relative price stability should continue to provide attractive relative returns in the months ahead.

TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 YTD
2005
30-Day
 SEC Yield 
as of
9/30/05
Distribution 
Rate (2)

Sit Money Market Fund      5.08 %  5.22 %  5.17 %  4.79 %  6.03 %  3.67 %  1.25 %  0.65 %  0.88 %  1.87 %  3.26 %(3)     

Sit U.S. Gov’t. Securities Fund     4.99    8.19    6.52    1.37    9.15    8.56    5.79    1.19    3.35    1.93    4.07    3.74 %

Sit Tax-Free Income Fund     5.69    9.87    6.29    -4.01    8.32    5.84    5.69    2.87    3.96    2.44    4.36 (4)  3.75  

Sit Minnesota Tax-Free
     Income Fund
    5.89    8.19    6.14    -3.82    8.09    5.85    7.06    4.42    3.68    3.40    4.31 (5)  4.21  

Sit Florida Tax-Free
    Income Fund
                                    2.58    2.36    4.18 (6)  3.06  

3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill    5.27    5.32    5.01    4.88    6.16    3.50    1.67    1.03    1.41    2.26  
Lehman Inter. Government Bond Index    4.06    7.72    8.49    0.49    10.47    8.42    9.64    2.29    2.33    1.08  
Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index    4.22    6.38    5.84    0.74    7.72    6.21    9.27    4.13    2.72    0.64  

Total Returns Average Annual Total Returns for the
Periods Ended September 30, 2005
NASDAQ
Symbol
Inception    Quarter   
Ended
9/30/05
  Six Months  
Ended
9/30/05
  1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Since
  Inception  

Sit Money Market Fund(1)     SNIXX     11/01/93      0.75 %  1.37 %  2.25 %  1.97 %  3.58 %  3.72 %

Sit U.S. Gov’t. Securities Fund    SNGVX   06/02/87    -0.17    1.80    2.45    4.83    5.37    6.81  

Sit Tax-Free Income Fund    SNTIX   09/29/88    0.54    2.12    3.18    4.73    4.98    6.07  

Sit Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund    SMTFX   12/01/93    0.51    2.78    4.80    5.42    5.16    5.26  

Sit Florida Tax-Free Income Fund    SFLIX   12/31/03    0.53    2.00    3.21            2.83  

3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill       11/01/93    0.86    1.60    2.78    2.28    3.77    3.95  
Lehman Inter. Government Bond Index       05/31/87    -0.52    1.77    1.31    5.51    5.78    6.99  
Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index       09/30/88    -0.10    1.81    1.45    5.13    4.96    6.02  



(1)

Converted from Sit Investment Reserve Fund to Sit Money Market Fund on 11/1/93.

(2)

Based on the last 12 monthly distributions of net investment income and average NAV as of 9/30/05.

(3)

Figure represents 7-day compound effective yield. The 7-day simple yield as of 9/30/05 was 3.21%.

(4)

For individuals in the 25%, 28%, 33%, and 35% federal tax brackets, the federal tax equivalent yields are 5.81%, 6.06%, 6.51% and 6.71%, respectively (income subject to state tax, if any).

(5)

For Minnesota residents in the 25%, 28%, 33% and 35% federal tax brackets, the double exempt tax equivalent yields are 6.24%, 6.50%, 6.98% and 7.20%, respectively (assumes the maximum Minnesota tax bracket of 7.85%).

(6)

For individuals in the 25%, 28%, 33%, and 35% federal tax brackets, the tax equivalent yields are 5.57%, 5.81%, 6.24% and 6.43%, respectively (income subject to state tax, if any).


Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

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     Sit Mutual Funds
      Average Annual Total Returns for Periods Ended December 31, 2004

The tables on the next page show the Funds’ average annual total returns (before and after taxes) and the change in value of a broad-based market index over various periods ended December 31, 2004. The index information is intended to permit you to compare each Fund’s performance to a broad measure of market performance. The after-tax returns are intended to show the impact of federal income taxes on an investment in a Fund. The highest individual federal marginal income tax rate in effect during the specified period is assumed, and the state and local tax impact is not reflected.

A Fund’s “Return After Taxes on Distributions” shows the effect of taxable distributions (dividends and capital gain distributions), but assumes that you still hold the fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in the Fund.

A Fund’s “Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares” shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if the Fund shares were purchased at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.

The Funds’ past performance, before and after taxes, is not an indication of how the Funds will perform in the future. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your own tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns reflect past tax effects and are not predictive of future tax effects. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares in a tax-deferred account (including a 401(k) or IRA account).
















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Sit U. S. Government Securities Fund     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years    
Return Before Taxes   3.4%   5.6%   6.0%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions   2.1%   3.8%   3.9%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares   2.2%   2.9%   3.4%  
Lehman Intermediate Government Bond Index   2.3%   6.6%   6.8%  

 
 

Sit Tax-Free Income Fund     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years    
Return Before Taxes   4.0%   5.3%   5.6%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions   4.0%   5.3%   5.6%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares   4.0%   5.2%   5.6%  
Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index   2.7%   6.0%   5.8%  

 
 

Sit Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years    
Return Before Taxes   3.7%   5.8%   5.7%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions   3.7%   5.8%   5.7%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares   3.9%   5.7%   5.6%  
Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index   2.7%   6.0%   5.8%  

 
 

Sit Florida Tax-Free Income Fund     1 Year     5 Years     Since Inception*    
Return Before Taxes   2.6%   n/a   2.6%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions   2.6%   n/a   2.6%  
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares   2.6%   n/a   2.6%  
Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index   2.7%   n/a   2.7%  




*Inception date 12/31/03.

Notes:
(1)

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.

(2)

Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

(3)

Indices reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.



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     Sit Money Market Fund
      Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

      Michael C. Brilley, Senior Portfolio Manager
      Mark H. Book, CFA, Portfolio Manager


        The Sit Money Market Fund returned +1.37% for the six months ended September 30, 2005 compared to +1.60% for the 3-month U.S. Treasury Bill. As of September 30th, the Fund’s 7-day compound yield was 3.26% and its average maturity was 24 days.

        The Federal Reserve increased its rate target by 25 basis points at each of its four meetings during the period, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.75%. Market participants thought that the Fed might refrain from raising rates at its September 20th meeting, so it could assess the impact of the hurricanes. However, the Fed demonstrated its conviction to contain inflation by raising rates another 0.25% at that meeting. The Fed also indicated that it will continue to raise rates at a “measured pace.” Because inflation has begun to edge higher, we expect that the Federal Reserve will continue on the path of raising interest rates. We believe the Fed will most likely increase the federal funds target by 25 basis points at two of the next three FOMC meetings (meetings in November, December, and late January) to bring the target rate to 4.25%. By the March 28th, 2006 meeting, there should be more clarity on the direction of the economy, inflation, and the recovery efforts following the hurricanes.

        The Fund has maintained its average maturity near the short end of its customary 20-40 day range as the 3-Month Treasury Bill yield increased 77 basis points over the past six months. The Fund will maintain its rather short average maturity in anticipation of earning higher yields as the Fed continues to raise short-term rates. If the pace of tightening slows or ceases, we expect to extend the average maturity to the middle or longer end of its customary range. The Fund continues to invest in companies with top-tier credit quality.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY

        The objective of the Fund is to achieve maximum current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity. The Fund pursues this objective by investing in short-term debt instruments which mature in 397 days or less and by maintaining a dollar-weighted portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.

        An investment in the Fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government and there can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 Net Asset Value 9/30/05:   $1.00 Per Share    
 3/31/05:   $1.00 Per Share  
 
 Total Net Assets:   $58.6 Million  

PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE
(% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS)


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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit Money
Market
Fund

3-Month
U.S. Treasury
Bill

Lipper
Money
Market Index

3 Month**         0.75%         0.86%         0.73%    
6 Month**   1.37   1.60   n/a  
1 Year   2.25   2.78   2.11  
5 Years   1.97   2.28   1.96  
10 Years   3.58   3.77   3.54  
Inception   3.72   3.95   3.67  
  (11/1/93)  

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit Money
Market
Fund

3-Month
U.S. Treasury
Bill

Lipper
Money
Market Index

1 Year           2.25%           2.78%           2.11%    
5 Year   10.23   11.93   10.18  
10 Year   42.14   44.82   41.61  
Inception   54.49   58.78   53.70  
  (11/1/93)  

*As of 9/30/05
**Not annualized.

Performance is historical and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Money funds are neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government. There is no assurance that a fund will maintain a $1 share value. Yield fluctuates. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill. The Lipper returns are obtained from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a large independent evaluator of mutual funds.

GROWTH OF $10,000

The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (11/1/93) and held until 9/30/05 would have grown to $15,449 in the Fund or $15,878 in the 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

Sit Money Market Maturity Ranges


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     Sit Money Market Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

Commercial Paper (95.8%)(2)
   Asset-Backed (16.6%)
     Daimler-Chrysler Auto Conduit:        
 1,163,000     3.62%, 10/11/2005    1,161,831  
 1,400,000     3.78%, 10/19/2005    1,397,354  
 2,500,000   FCAR Owner Trust Series I,  
       3.79%, 11/9/2005    2,489,735  
 2,200,000   Mortgage Interest Networking Trust,  
       3.67%, 10/18/2005    2,196,187  
     New Center Asset Trust:  
 1,100,000     3.73%, 10/17/2005    1,098,176  
 1,405,000     3.73%, 10/20/2005    1,402,234  

          9,745,517  

   Captive Auto Finance (4.2%)
 2,500,000   Toyota Motor Credit Corp.,  
       3.77%, 11/14/2005    2,488,481  

   Captive Equipment Finance (4.3%)
 2,500,000   Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.,  
       3.70%, 10/11/2005    2,497,431  

   Communications (7.3%)
 2,200,000   Bellsouth Corp.,  
       3.56%, 10/7/2005    2,198,695  
 2,100,000   Verizon Global Funding Corp.,  
       3.64%, 10/12/2005 (5)    2,097,664  

          4,296,359  

   Consumer Durables (3.8%)
     American Honda Finance:  
 1,100,000     3.56%, 10/5/2005    1,099,565  
 1,100,000     3.61%, 10/25/2005    1,097,353  

          2,196,918  

   Consumer Loan Finance (7.3%)
 2,100,000   American Express Credit Corp.,  
       3.67%, 10/31/2005    2,093,577  
 2,200,000   American General Financial Corp.,  
       3.64%, 10/24/2005    2,194,884  

           4,288,461  

   Consumer Non-Durables (12.3%)
     Coca Cola Co.:  
 1,350,000     3.56%, 10/17/2005    1,347,864  
 850,000     3.58%, 11/1/2005    847,380  
 2,500,000   Coca Cola Enterprises,  
       3.75%, 10/5/2005 (5)    2,498,958  


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

     Procter & Gamble:        
 1,200,000     3.49%, 10/19/2005    1,197,906  
 1,300,000     3.72%, 11/16/2005    1,293,821  

          7,185,929  

   Consumer Servives (3.2%)
 1,891,000   United Parcel Service,  
       3.50%, 10/3/2005    1,890,632  

   Diversified Finance (12.2%)
 2,500,000   CIT Group Holdings,  
       3.83%, 12/7/2005    2,482,180  
 2,500,000   GE Capital Corp.,  
       3.73%, 11/14/2005    2,488,603  
 2,200,000   GE Capital Services,  
       3.66%, 10/26/2005    2,194,408  

          7,165,191  

   Energy (4.3%)
 2,500,000   Chevron Texaco Funding Corp.,  
       3.70%, 10/28/2005    2,493,063  

   Financial Services (7.2%)
 2,500,000   Citigroup, Inc.,  
       3.70%, 10/21/2005    2,494,861  
     UBS Finance Corp.:  
 1,200,000     3.61%, 10/14/2005    1,198,436  
 556,000     3.70%, 10/19/2005    554,971  

          4,248,268  

   Health Technology (3.8%)
 2,200,000   Pfizer, Inc.,  
       3.56%, 10/6/2005 (5)    2,198,912  

   Insurance (1.4%)
 800,000   American Family Financial,  
       3.72%, 11/23/2005    795,619  

   Producer Manuafactoring (4.2%)
     Siemens Capital:  
 1,100,000     3.58%, 10/13/2005    1,098,687  
 1,400,000     3.80%, 11/28/2005    1,391,429  

          2,490,116  

   Retail Trade (3.7%)
 2,200,000   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,  
       3.65%, 11/10/2005    2,191,078  


See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

Total Commercial Paper
  (cost: $56,171,975)
   56,171,975  

 
  U.S. Government Securities (4.5%)(2) 
 2,613,000   FHLMC Discount Note, 3.2%, 10/3/05      2,612,535  

 
Total U.S. Government Securities
  (cost: $2,612,535)
   2,612,535  

 
Total investments in securities
  (cost:$58,784,510)(7)
  $58,784,510  



















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     Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund
      Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

      Senior Portfolio Managers, Michael C. Brilley and Bryce A. Doty, CFA
      Portfolio Manager, Mark H. Book, CFA


        The Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund provided investors with a +1.80% return during the past six months while the Lehman Intermediate Government Bond Index returned +1.77%. The Fund’s 30-day SEC yield was 4.07% and its 12-month distribution rate was 3.74%.

        The yield curve flattened during the period as the Federal Reserve continued raising short-term interest rates. The Fed increased its federal funds target level 0.25% to 3.75% on September 20, 2005. This was the eleventh consecutive 0.25% increase since June of last year, when the Fed began raising its target rate. Despite the higher short-term rates, longer maturity U.S. Treasury yields declined, reflecting the market’s belief that the Fed’s actions will be successful in containing inflation. As a result, longer maturity securities performed better than shorter maturity securities. The Fund’s allocation to U.S. Treasuries was the strongest performing sector, as it had a longer average maturity than the other sectors. The Fund’s collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO’s) also outperformed the benchmark as this sector generated higher levels of income than the benchmark. Despite the high levels of income generated by the agency mortgage pass-throughs, the returns from this sector just matched that of the benchmark.

        The bond market has recently been driven by oil prices and the Fed. While higher energy costs resulting from the recent hurricanes have produced significant inflationary pressures, data suggests that the economy continues to grow at relatively strong levels. We expect that this combination of economic growth and higher inflation will result in higher interest rates overall, with shorter term rates rising faster than longer term rates. Within this interest rate environment, we continue to emphasize securities that provide both high levels of income and low levels of price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Within the Fund, we accomplish this focus through ownership of high coupon mortgage pass-through securities, as has consistently been the case since the Fund’s inception. These securities continue to provide a strong track record of providing attractive income return regardless of changes in underlying interest rates.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY

        The objective of the U.S. Government Securities Fund is to provide high current income and safety of principal, which it seeks to attain by investing solely in debt obligations issues, guaranteed or insured by the U.S. government or its agencies or its instrumentalities.

        Agency mortgage securities and U.S. Treasury securities will be the principal holdings in the Fund. The mortgage securities that the Fund will purchase consist of pass-through securities including those issued by Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Asociation (FNMA), and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC).

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 Net Asset Value 9/30/05:   $10.61 Per Share    
 3/31/05:   $10.62 Per Share  
 Total Net Assets:   $262.9 Million  
 30-day SEC Yield:   4.07%  
 12-Month Distribution Rate:   3.74%  
 Average Maturity:   20.7 Years  
 Effective Duration:   2.9 Years(1)  
 
(1)  Effective duration is a measure which reflects estimated price sensitivity to a given change in interest rates. For example, for an interest rate change of 1.0%, a portfolio with a duration of 5 years would be expected to experience a price change of 5%. Effective duration is based on current interest rates and the Adviser’s assumptions regarding the expected average life of individual securities held in the portfolio.

PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE
(% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS)

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
U.S. Gov’t.
Securities
Fund

Lehman
Inter. Gov’t.
Bond Index

Lipper
U.S. Gov’t.
Fund Index

3 Month**        -0.17%        -0.52%        -0.63%    
6 Month**   1.80   1.77   n/a  
1 Year   2.45   1.31   2.72  
5 Year   4.83   5.51   5.66  
10 Year   5.37   5.78   5.55  
Inception   6.81   6.99   6.59  
   (6/2/87)  

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
U.S. Gov't.
Securities
Fund

Lehman
Inter. Gov't.
Bond Index

Lipper
U.S. Gov't.
Fund Index

1 Year             2.45%             1.31%             2.72%    
5 Year     26.63     30.76     31.71  
10 Year     68.74     75.46     71.59  
Inception   234.84   245.70   222.60  
    (6/2/87)  

*As of 9/30/05
**Not annualized.

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Lehman Intermediate Government Bond Index. The Lipper returns are obtained from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a large independent evaluator of mutual funds.

GROWTH OF $10,000

The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (6/2/87) and held until 9/30/05 would have grown to $33,484 in the Fund or $34,570 in the Lehman Intermediate Government Bond Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

ESTIMATED AVERAGE LIFE PROFILE



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     Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Mortgage Pass-Through Securities (62.7%) (2)
   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (17.6%):

Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
2,322,357  3.08% 5/1/2034 2,277,312 
65,889  5.50% 8/1/2017 67,445 
283,288  6.38% 12/1/2026 289,667 
79,215  6.38% 8/1/2027 81,536 
137,994  6.38% 12/1/2027 142,037 
739,830  6.50% 8/1/2029 760,822 
128,033  7.00% 7/1/2024 134,409 
85,570  7.00% 2/1/2029 89,800 
1,927,495  7.00% 10/1/2031 2,014,433 
4,627,207  7.00% 7/1/2032 4,834,561 
438,683  7.38% 12/17/2024 468,916 
101,102  7.50% 10/1/2012 105,811 
67,210  7.50% 4/1/2021 71,322 
214,679  7.50% 5/1/2026 227,587 
38,986  7.50% 2/1/2027 41,414 
193,614  7.50% 4/1/2027 205,672 
1,483,523  7.50% 7/1/2029 1,572,720 
210,764  7.50% 3/1/2030 223,436 
1,664,363  7.50% 1/1/2031 1,764,606 
1,894,225  7.50% 10/1/2031 2,017,941 
214,812  7.50% 2/1/2032 227,728 
3,348,374  7.50% 4/1/2032 3,549,695 
2,283,610  7.50% 7/1/2032 2,421,219 
97,042  8.00% 10/1/2016 103,787 
742,579  8.00% 12/1/2016 793,427 
43,837  8.00% 5/1/2017 46,683 
545,876  8.00% 12/1/2023 579,574 
229,809  8.00% 7/1/2024 245,790 
261,942  8.00% 9/1/2024 280,159 
452,754  8.00% 9/15/2024 481,739 
163,711  8.00% 11/1/2025 174,982 
91,940  8.00% 12/1/2026 98,187 
119,895  8.00% 1/1/2027 128,161 
138,855  8.00% 10/1/2027 148,435 
1,618,252  8.00% 10/17/2027 1,723,236 
147,924  8.00% 1/1/2028 158,123 
75,738  8.00% 7/1/2028 80,765 
293,117  8.00% 6/1/2030 313,061 
130,948  8.00% 11/1/2030 139,696 
172,456  8.00% 11/1/2030 183,976 
153,414  8.00% 2/1/2032 163,593 
35,458  8.25% 12/1/2008 36,544 
52,736  8.25% 12/1/2017 56,732 
351,555  8.50% 1/1/2016 377,145 
662,023  8.50% 5/1/2016 710,737 
7,574  8.50% 1/1/2017 8,194 
83,393  8.50% 5/1/2017 90,218 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
160,693  8.50% 10/1/2019 174,520 
189,838  8.50% 8/1/2023 205,455 
21,296  8.50% 7/1/2024 23,200 
92,623  8.50% 1/1/2025 100,395 
130,015  8.50% 4/1/2025 140,924 
91,194  8.50% 5/1/2025 98,846 
40,768  8.50% 6/1/2025 44,188 
58,088  8.50% 10/1/2026 63,288 
616,778  8.50% 12/1/2029 668,531 
521,900  8.50% 8/1/2030 568,592 
23,360  8.50% 12/1/2030 25,402 
852,360  8.50% 2/1/2031 923,880 
162,340  8.50% 4/1/2031 176,320 
24,840  8.50% 8/1/2031 26,979 
33,660  8.75% 1/1/2017 35,698 
16,917  9.00% 5/1/2009 17,654 
7,136  9.00% 6/1/2009 7,810 
25,353  9.00% 7/1/2009 26,458 
30,072  9.00% 7/1/2009 31,414 
84,864  9.00% 12/1/2009 88,564 
18,666  9.00% 10/1/2013 20,072 
163,646  9.00% 11/1/2015 179,175 
13,484  9.00% 5/1/2016 14,622 
320,457  9.00% 5/1/2016 350,867 
99,265  9.00% 7/1/2016 107,643 
91,858  9.00% 10/1/2016 98,947 
22,019  9.00% 11/1/2016 23,878 
15,575  9.00% 1/1/2017 16,867 
10,485  9.00% 1/1/2017 11,370 
172,160  9.00% 2/1/2017 186,690 
20,292  9.00% 2/1/2017 22,004 
51,964  9.00% 2/1/2017 54,665 
7,095  9.00% 4/1/2017 7,616 
63,752  9.00% 4/1/2017 64,908 
36,046  9.00% 6/1/2017 39,176 
30,772  9.00% 6/1/2017 33,400 
7,847  9.00% 9/1/2017 8,528 
92,884  9.00% 10/1/2017 100,949 
60,644  9.00% 6/1/2018 65,213 
194,044  9.00% 6/1/2019 209,927 
22,445  9.00% 10/1/2019 24,271 
86,927  9.00% 10/1/2019 94,844 
97,132  9.00% 10/1/2019 105,980 
404,377  9.00% 3/1/2020 439,515 
207,035  9.00% 9/1/2020 216,796 
505,297  9.00% 6/1/2021 535,265 
28,465  9.00% 7/1/2021 31,182 
84,835  9.00% 7/1/2021 92,774 
55,185  9.00% 10/1/2021 58,311 


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Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
33,391  9.00% 3/1/2022 36,374 
71,346  9.00% 4/1/2025 77,364 
241,353  9.00% 11/1/2025 265,863 
1,268,612  9.00% 5/1/2031 1,400,067 
10,769  9.25% 7/1/2008 11,301 
26,325  9.25% 8/1/2008 27,626 
14,725  9.25% 8/1/2009 15,304 
63,764  9.25% 7/1/2010 64,989 
25,697  9.25% 3/1/2011 26,680 
42,051  9.25% 6/1/2016 45,918 
20,939  9.25% 3/1/2017 22,864 
367,778  9.25% 2/1/2018 394,129 
16,397  9.25% 1/1/2019 17,023 
94,517  9.25% 3/1/2019 101,800 
165,281  9.25% 3/1/2019 175,365 
1,550  9.50% 10/1/2005 1,550 
37,349  9.50% 10/1/2008 39,301 
60,533  9.50% 2/1/2010 63,622 
25,358  9.50% 5/1/2010 25,509 
21,672  9.50% 6/1/2010 22,778 
21,672  9.50% 1/1/2011 23,323 
135,676  9.50% 6/1/2011 141,481 
37,861  9.50% 6/1/2016 41,569 
10,300  9.50% 7/1/2016 11,309 
14,748  9.50% 9/1/2016 15,700 
46,720  9.50% 10/1/2016 51,296 
80,148  9.50% 6/1/2017 88,258 
41,323  9.50% 9/1/2017 45,444 
49,276  9.50% 4/1/2018 54,393 
13,519  9.50% 10/1/2018 14,887 
132,091  9.50% 12/1/2018 144,937 
11,554  9.50% 6/1/2019 12,300 
424,663  9.50% 6/17/2019 465,382 
110,606  9.50% 7/1/2020 119,312 
50,901  9.50% 8/1/2020 55,851 
3,283  9.50% 9/1/2020 3,612 
242,877  9.50% 8/1/2021 266,937 
1,590,620  9.50% 12/17/2021 1,750,064 
11,886  9.75% 12/1/2008 12,495 
40,950  9.75% 12/1/2008 43,049 
51,052  9.75% 11/1/2009 53,669 
15,793  9.75% 6/1/2011 16,603 
288,880  9.75% 12/1/2016 312,737 
43,584  9.75% 6/1/2017 48,150 
263,154  9.75% 12/1/2017 288,899 
16,000  9.85% 5/1/2016 17,660 
67,043  10.00% 11/1/2010 70,671 
65,254  10.00% 11/1/2011 72,953 
240,645  10.00% 6/1/2020 271,203 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
206,628  10.00% 9/1/2020 230,535 
142,213  10.00% 3/1/2021 156,919 
66,536  10.00% 10/1/2021 73,113 
24,483  10.25% 6/1/2010 26,131 
36,216  10.25% 2/1/2017 38,654 
61,293  10.29% 9/1/2016 66,053 
62,222  10.50% 10/1/2013 68,382 
109,637  10.50% 5/1/2014 117,404 
28,794  10.50% 9/1/2015 32,012 
24,425  10.50% 1/1/2019 27,535 
466,569  10.50% 6/1/2019 520,345 
868  10.50% 7/1/2020 979 
9,368  11.00% 12/1/2011 10,316 
42,916  11.00% 6/1/2015 46,846 
42,578  11.00% 2/1/2016 46,997 
20,567  11.00% 5/1/2019 22,381 
48,337  11.00% 7/1/2019 53,820 
13,105  11.25% 10/1/2009 14,146 
45,843  11.25% 8/1/2011 50,258 
27,852  13.00% 5/1/2017 31,195 

46,360,198 


Federal National Mortgage Association (30.9%):

Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
2,252,962  4.03% 4/1/2033 2,229,680 
4,680,872  5.00% 11/1/2010 4,705,606 
78,490  5.76% 3/1/2033 79,268 
858,788  6.00% 9/1/2017 886,756 
31,963  6.49% 3/1/2019 32,310 
91,853  6.49% 2/1/2032 94,620 
74,279  6.49% 4/1/2032 76,516 
65,202  6.91% 11/1/2026 68,657 
218,497  6.91% 8/1/2027 230,076 
504,746  6.95% 8/1/2021 521,788 
270,064  7.00% 7/1/2026 282,673 
127,778  7.00% 3/1/2027 134,004 
24,963  7.00% 4/1/2027 26,403 
501,769  7.00% 5/1/2028 525,195 
862,195  7.00% 1/1/2029 902,448 
2,617,777  7.00% 11/1/2029 2,741,107 
493,309  7.00% 2/1/2032 516,340 
103,762  7.00% 5/1/2032 108,614 
489,267  7.00% 6/1/2032 514,459 
1,897,284  7.00% 6/1/2032 1,986,009 
192,320  7.00% 7/1/2032 201,314 
688,446  7.00% 9/1/2032 720,641 
344,768  7.00% 10/1/2032 360,904 
492,912  7.00% 11/1/2032 515,924 
329,584  7.00% 11/1/2032 344,971 




See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
1,406,244  7.00% 4/1/2034 1,471,897 
576,575  7.50% 11/1/2012 584,900 
741,937  7.50% 3/1/2016 787,992 
1,215,517  7.50% 6/1/2022 1,287,481 
1,680,094  7.50% 10/1/2022 1,777,959 
461,713  7.50% 9/1/2023 488,608 
1,186,353  7.50% 5/1/2024 1,255,458 
431,460  7.50% 6/1/2025 457,730 
4,977  7.50% 3/1/2027 5,278 
16,663  7.50% 9/1/2027 17,839 
1,217,013  7.50% 5/1/2029 1,287,904 
86,979  7.50% 11/1/2029 92,296 
32,324  7.50% 1/1/2030 34,213 
355,211  7.50% 1/1/2031 375,902 
979,686  7.50% 1/1/2031 1,037,613 
303,545  7.50% 10/1/2031 321,255 
236,550  7.50% 3/1/2032 250,339 
695,230  7.50% 6/1/2032 738,397 
966,352  7.50% 12/1/2034 1,022,642 
1,209,205  7.54% 6/1/2016 1,311,987 
1,302,703  7.87% 12/15/2025 1,391,206 
64,867  8.00% 8/1/2009 67,682 
281,190  8.00% 4/1/2016 301,466 
76,290  8.00% 11/1/2016 81,804 
64,447  8.00% 6/1/2018 67,420 
615,786  8.00% 7/1/2021 659,998 
215,509  8.00% 1/1/2022 230,917 
24,978  8.00% 2/1/2023 26,727 
124,211  8.00% 5/1/2023 132,695 
80,028  8.00% 9/1/2023 85,583 
522,000  8.00% 7/1/2024 558,372 
189,837  8.00% 8/1/2024 203,488 
24,269  8.00% 4/1/2025 26,009 
151,735  8.00% 6/1/2027 162,617 
97,968  8.00% 7/1/2027 104,971 
489,050  8.00% 9/1/2027 523,893 
160,536  8.00% 9/1/2027 172,540 
52,879  8.00% 10/1/2027 56,681 
251,322  8.00% 6/1/2028 268,906 
217,602  8.00% 9/1/2028 232,827 
971,169  8.00% 5/1/2029 1,038,058 
207,709  8.00% 9/1/2029 223,034 
67,088  8.00% 12/1/2029 71,547 
18,650  8.00% 2/1/2030 19,979 
271,626  8.00% 2/1/2031 290,418 
561,493  8.00% 2/1/2031 600,166 
280,173  8.00% 3/1/2031 301,918 
758,433  8.00% 12/1/2031 810,670 
141,536  8.00% 3/1/2032 150,488 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
1,098,847  8.00% 9/1/2032 1,177,385 
474,078  8.00% 8/1/2034 506,730 
54,793  8.25% 4/1/2022 58,688 
974,246  8.29% 7/20/2030 1,060,528 
778,852  8.33% 7/15/2020 863,208 
400,109  8.38% 7/20/2028 435,155 
3,959,015  8.45% 5/31/2035 4,324,356 
6,755  8.50% 8/1/2006 6,872 
69,146  8.50% 11/1/2010 72,738 
545,903  8.50% 9/1/2013 556,529 
722,400  8.50% 2/1/2016 774,077 
38,020  8.50% 4/1/2017 41,041 
133,096  8.50% 6/1/2017 135,893 
38,916  8.50% 9/1/2017 41,524 
141,085  8.50% 8/1/2018 153,489 
410,656  8.50% 5/1/2022 444,106 
145,064  8.50% 7/1/2022 158,577 
81,149  8.50% 11/1/2023 88,336 
19,655  8.50% 5/1/2024 21,527 
217,317  8.50% 2/1/2025 235,018 
64,950  8.50% 9/1/2025 70,603 
477,828  8.50% 12/1/2025 520,269 
317,201  8.50% 1/1/2026 345,424 
479,845  8.50% 1/1/2026 522,539 
236,499  8.50% 7/1/2026 254,828 
459,473  8.50% 9/1/2026 500,284 
1,173,983  8.50% 11/1/2026 1,278,580 
42,993  8.50% 12/1/2026 46,824 
247,390  8.50% 5/1/2027 269,363 
340,665  8.50% 6/1/2027 370,975 
774,725  8.50% 11/1/2028 843,781 
1,358,499  8.50% 12/1/2028 1,479,535 
265,454  8.50% 12/1/2029 289,033 
393,522  8.50% 1/1/2030 424,028 
73,190  8.50% 8/1/2030 78,863 
28,580  8.50% 11/1/2030 31,075 
174,843  8.50% 11/1/2030 188,169 
87,169  8.50% 12/1/2030 94,778 
22,197  8.50% 1/1/2031 23,906 
164,682  8.50% 6/1/2032 179,334 
463,851  8.52% 9/15/2030 503,277 
158,412  8.87% 12/15/2025 176,452 
128,614  9.00% 1/1/2009 135,109 
49,882  9.00% 5/1/2009 51,821 
25,502  9.00% 5/1/2009 26,633 
89,506  9.00% 5/1/2009 92,671 
59,269  9.00% 5/1/2009 61,899 
17,347  9.00% 4/1/2010 18,278 
69,286  9.00% 3/1/2011 73,365 

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Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
170,834  9.00% 8/1/2016 185,378 
180,595  9.00% 11/1/2016 195,970 
15,250  9.00% 6/1/2017 15,547 
71,807  9.00% 6/1/2017 77,722 
17,328  9.00% 7/1/2017 18,755 
38,841  9.00% 9/1/2017 42,331 
65,603  9.00% 12/1/2017 71,008 
42,665  9.00% 2/1/2018 46,499 
12,881  9.00% 9/1/2019 13,572 
24,411  9.00% 10/1/2019 25,366 
80,630  9.00% 12/15/2019 87,337 
74,288  9.00% 3/1/2021 80,408 
3,797  9.00% 9/1/2021 4,158 
65,607  9.00% 4/1/2025 72,133 
353,882  9.00% 6/15/2025 387,501 
499,939  9.00% 11/1/2025 544,689 
39,512  9.00% 12/1/2026 42,503 
269,933  9.00% 5/1/2027 293,501 
68,488  9.00% 5/1/2030 75,357 
146,318  9.00% 8/15/2030 160,589 
48,403  9.00% 11/1/2030 53,367 
95,195  9.00% 4/1/2031 104,877 
87,578  9.00% 6/1/2031 96,528 
29,894  9.00% 7/1/2031 32,480 
65,970  9.25% 10/1/2009 69,294 
29,869  9.25% 7/1/2010 31,648 
3,633  9.25% 4/1/2012 3,659 
56,773  9.25% 10/1/2016 62,021 
64,769  9.25% 12/1/2016 70,757 
187,900  9.25% 2/1/2017 204,713 
6,766  9.25% 3/1/2017 7,392 
347,482  9.34% 8/20/2027 395,492 
21,730  9.50% 9/1/2008 22,201 
69,082  9.50% 12/1/2009 73,344 
16,480  9.50% 1/1/2011 17,358 
15,015  9.50% 10/1/2013 16,074 
21,944  9.50% 5/1/2014 22,419 
6,600  9.50% 4/1/2016 7,066 
80,967  9.50% 4/1/2016 87,189 
32,339  9.50% 9/1/2016 35,522 
35,175  9.50% 9/1/2017 36,981 
90,779  9.50% 11/1/2018 100,868 
64,166  9.50% 12/1/2018 70,689 
49,605  9.50% 5/1/2019 55,255 
78,101  9.50% 10/1/2019 86,014 
58,123  9.50% 12/1/2019 64,342 
1,050,929  9.50% 3/1/2020 1,145,512 
27,622  9.50% 3/1/2020 29,909 
91,830  9.50% 6/1/2020 102,036 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
176,164  9.50% 9/1/2020 195,010 
186,816  9.50% 9/1/2020 205,860 
205,039  9.50% 10/15/2020 224,486 
185,586  9.50% 12/15/2020 204,255 
38,558  9.50% 12/15/2020 42,306 
63,189  9.50% 3/1/2021 70,004 
50,454  9.50% 4/15/2021 55,741 
207,216  9.50% 7/1/2021 226,955 
218,290  9.50% 4/1/2025 240,481 
296,226  9.50% 4/1/2025 330,317 
561,654  9.50% 11/1/2025 624,809 
365,722  9.50% 3/1/2026 407,812 
446,794  9.50% 9/1/2026 498,213 
344,264  9.50% 10/1/2026 384,262 
102,579  9.50% 8/1/2030 113,946 
1,765,205  9.55% 8/20/2025 1,945,866 
158,806  9.75% 1/15/2013 173,589 
124,211  9.75% 1/1/2021 137,991 
317,876  9.75% 10/1/2021 355,654 
327,873  9.75% 4/1/2025 366,839 
8,468  10.00% 3/1/2011 8,936 
67,570  10.00% 5/1/2011 71,992 
113,573  10.00% 7/1/2013 121,379 
84,971  10.00% 6/1/2014 88,530 
730,477  10.00% 2/1/2015 803,451 
888,300  10.00% 3/1/2015 992,616 
75,892  10.00% 11/1/2016 83,792 
43,708  10.00% 3/1/2018 48,367 
468,319  10.00% 7/1/2019 515,104 
63,545  10.00% 9/1/2019 70,676 
92,132  10.00% 12/1/2019 100,015 
209,797  10.00% 6/1/2020 234,442 
16,753  10.00% 11/1/2020 18,805 
37,089  10.00% 1/1/2021 41,802 
26,641  10.00% 2/1/2021 29,564 
189,535  10.00% 10/1/2021 211,225 
96,018  10.00% 5/1/2022 108,219 
159,638  10.00% 5/1/2022 177,152 
121,246  10.00% 1/1/2024 135,121 
653,859  10.00% 2/1/2028 733,382 
171,426  10.00% 7/1/2028 192,444 
338,989  10.25% 8/15/2013 371,518 
11,803  10.50% 5/1/2009 12,512 
45,525  10.50% 5/1/2015 49,057 
287,778  10.50% 1/1/2016 323,403 
91,344  10.50% 12/1/2017 102,587 
16,690  10.75% 11/1/2010 17,764 
5,714  11.00% 4/1/2014 6,353 
41,282  11.00% 8/1/2015 44,592 


See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund
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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
20,548  11.00% 4/1/2017 22,323 
472,241  11.27% 8/15/2020 524,612 
295,485  11.75% 10/20/2022 336,849 

81,331,837 

 
Government National Mortgage Association (14.2%) (3):
 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
242,837  5.76% 3/20/2033 246,234 
112,570  5.76% 3/20/2033 114,145 
84,041  5.76% 3/20/2033 85,217 
117,677  5.76% 5/20/2033 119,324 
447,431  5.76% 5/20/2033 453,691 
109,935  5.76% 6/20/2033 111,473 
96,195  5.76% 6/20/2033 97,541 
75,375  6.00% 9/15/2018 77,233 
84,176  6.05% 3/20/2033 86,040 
340,083  6.25% 5/15/2013 352,088 
236,660  6.38% 12/15/2027 246,014 
307,443  6.38% 4/15/2028 319,533 
165,448  6.49% 9/20/2031 171,319 
345,030  6.49% 11/20/2031 357,273 
49,854  6.49% 12/20/2031 51,623 
360,121  6.49% 4/20/2032 372,790 
75,941  6.49% 6/20/2032 78,612 
56,303  6.49% 6/20/2032 58,284 
89,802  6.49% 12/20/2032 92,962 
2,732,342  6.50% 5/15/2023 2,843,018 
40,624  6.57% 9/20/2032 42,054 
116,731  6.57% 11/20/2032 120,840 
84,944  6.57% 12/20/2032 87,934 
179,884  6.57% 1/20/2033 186,188 
85,514  6.57% 3/20/2033 88,511 
131,524  6.75% 9/15/2015 138,732 
68,243  6.75% 8/15/2028 71,407 
465,137  6.75% 8/15/2028 486,704 
227,710  6.75% 6/15/2029 238,123 
135,956  6.75% 6/15/2029 142,173 
618,025  6.91% 7/20/2026 647,260 
38,998  7.00% 9/20/2016 40,954 
513,061  7.00% 2/15/2028 539,455 
396,822  7.00% 1/15/2030 417,402 
400,022  7.00% 1/15/2031 420,717 
417,519  7.00% 10/15/2031 438,998 
788,808  7.00% 11/15/2032 829,546 
29,067  7.05% 2/15/2023 30,748 
45,359  7.25% 8/15/2010 47,303 
107,205  7.25% 10/15/2028 113,297 
67,994  7.27% 7/20/2022 71,950 
461,140  7.38% 3/15/2031 463,183 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
8,712  7.50% 3/15/2007 8,926 
130,502  7.50% 5/15/2016 139,946 
396,300  7.50% 12/15/2022 423,684 
831,117  7.50% 2/15/2027 883,983 
73,369  7.55% 7/20/2022 77,344 
168,216  7.55% 10/20/2022 177,329 
110,083  7.65% 10/20/2021 116,335 
107,252  7.65% 7/20/2022 113,341 
212,719  7.75% 6/15/2020 226,407 
271,369  7.75% 7/15/2020 288,831 
297,173  7.75% 8/15/2020 316,295 
217,759  7.75% 8/15/2020 231,771 
112,393  7.75% 11/15/2020 119,625 
601,618  7.75% 10/15/2022 646,063 
2,735  7.90% 11/20/2020 2,908 
46,600  7.90% 1/20/2021 49,548 
38,627  7.90% 1/20/2021 41,070 
31,043  7.90% 4/20/2021 33,007 
224,125  7.95% 2/15/2020 239,691 
91,031  7.99% 2/20/2021 97,002 
63,401  7.99% 4/20/2021 67,559 
161,834  7.99% 7/20/2021 172,449 
164,331  7.99% 9/20/2021 175,109 
108,854  7.99% 10/20/2021 115,994 
247,320  7.99% 1/20/2022 263,562 
458,620  7.99% 6/20/2022 488,739 
37,327  8.00% 10/15/2012 39,721 
783,679  8.00% 10/15/2014 840,016 
91,584  8.00% 5/15/2016 98,709 
285,030  8.00% 6/15/2016 307,205 
143,621  8.00% 9/15/2016 154,794 
138,124  8.00% 11/20/2016 146,867 
99,345  8.00% 7/15/2017 106,370 
48,330  8.00% 7/20/2023 51,516 
24,412  8.00% 8/15/2023 26,143 
48,227  8.00% 12/20/2023 51,405 
18,335  8.00% 2/20/2024 19,546 
173,916  8.00% 2/20/2026 185,592 
37,330  8.00% 12/15/2026 40,022 
34,069  8.00% 12/20/2026 36,356 
284,601  8.00% 4/15/2028 304,620 
53,159  8.00% 4/15/2028 56,959 
53,690  8.00% 9/15/2029 57,515 
279,416  8.10% 5/20/2019 301,161 
68,167  8.10% 6/20/2019 73,472 
134,079  8.10% 7/20/2019 144,513 
86,737  8.10% 9/20/2019 93,487 
177,835  8.10% 9/20/2019 191,675 
87,171  8.10% 10/20/2019 93,955 


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Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
122,671  8.10% 1/20/2020 132,417 
79,804  8.10% 4/20/2020 86,144 
136,039  8.10% 7/20/2020 146,846 
152,750  8.25% 12/15/2011 163,358 
36,386  8.25% 1/15/2012 39,095 
60,728  8.25% 8/15/2015 65,943 
533,827  8.25% 4/15/2019 579,588 
187,064  8.25% 2/15/2020 203,414 
20,150  8.25% 4/15/2027 21,783 
87,018  8.25% 6/15/2027 94,069 
93,098  8.38% 10/15/2019 101,370 
157,415  8.40% 2/15/2019 171,525 
33,615  8.40% 4/15/2019 36,628 
125,795  8.40% 6/15/2019 137,071 
43,259  8.40% 9/15/2019 47,137 
58,951  8.40% 9/15/2019 64,235 
58,595  8.40% 2/15/2020 63,950 
46,361  8.50% 12/15/2011 49,793 
168,701  8.50% 1/15/2012 182,098 
35,249  8.50% 4/15/2015 38,482 
72,744  8.50% 4/15/2015 79,416 
215,953  8.50% 9/15/2016 236,450 
186,838  8.50% 1/15/2017 205,097 
143,380  8.50% 12/15/2021 157,112 
18,746  8.50% 7/20/2022 20,489 
130,922  8.50% 10/20/2022 143,094 
61,363  8.50% 9/20/2024 67,208 
132,730  8.50% 3/20/2025 145,340 
311,813  8.50% 12/20/2026 338,118 
26,934  8.50% 8/15/2030 29,261 
59,013  8.60% 5/15/2018 63,811 
98,083  8.60% 6/15/2018 106,058 
78,113  8.63% 10/15/2018 84,391 
3,819  8.75% 5/15/2006 3,889 
4,038  8.75% 5/15/2006 4,112 
7,536  8.75% 10/15/2006 7,674 
12,612  8.75% 11/15/2006 12,843 
9,064  8.75% 2/15/2007 9,543 
3,961  8.75% 3/15/2007 4,170 
39,633  8.75% 11/15/2009 42,461 
49,253  8.75% 6/15/2011 53,315 
208,186  8.75% 11/15/2011 225,357 
44,760  8.75% 12/15/2011 48,452 
8,825  9.00% 4/15/2006 8,995 
12,320  9.00% 4/15/2006 12,558 
7,938  9.00% 5/15/2006 8,092 
15,346  9.00% 5/15/2006 15,643 
5,958  9.00% 6/15/2006 6,073 
50,775  9.00% 6/15/2006 51,758 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
30,024  9.00% 7/15/2006 30,605 
5,719  9.00% 10/15/2006 5,830 
28,033  9.00% 10/15/2006 28,576 
7,055  9.00% 6/15/2007 7,442 
25,200  9.00% 10/15/2007 26,583 
22,891  9.00% 9/15/2008 23,978 
8,986  9.00% 9/15/2008 9,413 
3,201  9.00% 10/15/2008 3,353 
12,038  9.00% 11/15/2008 12,610 
27,293  9.00% 12/15/2008 28,590 
3,271  9.00% 2/15/2009 3,454 
1,463  9.00% 3/15/2009 1,545 
13,390  9.00% 4/15/2009 14,138 
15,109  9.00% 4/15/2009 15,997 
5,058  9.00% 5/15/2009 5,340 
21,706  9.00% 8/15/2009 22,981 
18,300  9.00% 9/15/2009 19,376 
11,377  9.00% 10/15/2009 12,013 
26,548  9.00% 11/15/2009 28,535 
7,092  9.00% 12/15/2009 7,509 
103,252  9.00% 7/15/2010 109,707 
115,880  9.00% 5/15/2011 125,964 
42,541  9.00% 5/15/2011 46,243 
73,780  9.00% 6/15/2011 80,200 
97,026  9.00% 7/15/2011 105,470 
57,555  9.00% 8/15/2011 61,844 
100,470  9.00% 8/15/2011 109,213 
63,452  9.00% 9/15/2011 68,974 
98,126  9.00% 9/15/2011 106,665 
106,563  9.00% 9/15/2011 115,836 
64,152  9.00% 10/15/2011 69,734 
40,675  9.00% 1/15/2012 44,422 
49,950  9.00% 5/20/2015 53,960 
181,957  9.00% 7/15/2015 197,295 
37,051  9.00% 8/15/2015 40,174 
103,765  9.00% 12/20/2015 112,097 
20,277  9.00% 5/20/2016 21,957 
27,834  9.00% 7/20/2016 30,140 
139,943  9.00% 1/15/2017 155,099 
15,108  9.00% 3/20/2017 16,397 
533,462  9.00% 6/15/2017 591,234 
421,214  9.00% 7/15/2017 466,830 
270,657  9.00% 8/20/2017 293,745 
18,653  9.00% 5/15/2018 20,596 
288,774  9.00% 12/15/2019 315,763 
6,598  9.00% 12/15/2019 7,215 
212,658  9.00% 6/15/2021 233,269 
3,204  9.00% 7/20/2021 3,501 
3,125  9.00% 10/20/2021 3,416 


See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
364,928  9.00% 11/15/2024 399,341 
48,070  9.00% 7/20/2025 52,754 
178,472  9.00% 4/15/2026 196,458 
24,484  9.10% 5/15/2018 26,838 
94,588  9.25% 11/15/2009 102,689 
43,848  9.25% 1/15/2010 47,918 
38,868  9.25% 4/15/2010 42,476 
44,702  9.25% 11/15/2010 48,851 
72,451  9.25% 11/15/2011 79,600 
16,342  9.25% 4/15/2012 18,047 
1,518  9.50% 1/15/2006 1,551 
9,688  9.50% 7/15/2009 10,315 
35,999  9.50% 8/15/2009 38,328 
12,468  9.50% 8/15/2009 13,275 
16,929  9.50% 9/15/2009 17,971 
24,945  9.50% 9/15/2009 26,559 
5,074  9.50% 9/15/2009 5,402 
43,764  9.50% 10/15/2009 46,459 
7,452  9.50% 10/15/2009 7,911 
116,685  9.50% 10/15/2009 123,872 
12,203  9.50% 10/15/2009 12,993 
3,454  9.50% 10/15/2009 3,677 
9,755  9.50% 10/15/2009 10,386 
9,055  9.50% 10/15/2009 9,641 
9,663  9.50% 10/15/2009 10,288 
32,278  9.50% 11/15/2009 35,157 
94,931  9.50% 1/15/2010 104,133 
36,760  9.50% 2/15/2010 39,309 
89,598  9.50% 4/15/2010 96,121 
29,017  9.50% 8/15/2010 31,830 
39,983  9.50% 11/15/2010 43,859 
24,771  9.50% 1/15/2011 27,329 
111,321  9.50% 3/15/2011 122,813 
16,237  9.50% 3/20/2016 17,802 
14,801  9.50% 6/15/2016 16,286 
45,690  9.50% 10/15/2016 50,275 
44,274  9.50% 10/15/2016 48,717 
38,270  9.50% 11/15/2016 42,111 
46,678  9.50% 11/20/2016 51,176 
16,339  9.50% 1/15/2017 18,032 
38,288  9.50% 8/15/2017 42,256 
4,031  9.50% 8/20/2017 4,433 
30,075  9.50% 9/15/2017 33,193 
17,594  9.50% 9/15/2017 19,418 
186,393  9.50% 12/15/2017 204,964 
25,021  9.50% 12/15/2017 27,532 
82,748  9.50% 12/15/2017 91,033 
76,807  9.50% 12/15/2017 84,382 
6,497  9.50% 12/20/2017 7,145 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
6,267  9.50% 4/15/2018 6,933 
7,752  9.50% 4/20/2018 8,546 
3,153  9.50% 5/20/2018 3,476 
93,679  9.50% 6/15/2018 103,646 
68,231  9.50% 6/20/2018 75,218 
32,665  9.50% 7/20/2018 36,010 
13,213  9.50% 8/15/2018 14,619 
25,376  9.50% 8/20/2018 27,975 
47,347  9.50% 9/15/2018 52,385 
68,794  9.50% 9/15/2018 76,114 
122,797  9.50% 9/20/2018 135,371 
13,170  9.50% 9/20/2018 14,518 
45,643  9.50% 9/20/2018 50,316 
37,076  9.50% 10/15/2018 40,850 
18,153  9.50% 1/15/2019 20,130 
28,189  9.50% 4/15/2019 31,258 
6,090  9.50% 8/15/2019 6,753 
92,868  9.50% 8/20/2019 102,610 
30,727  9.50% 9/15/2019 34,073 
4,929  9.50% 10/20/2019 5,446 
9,031  9.50% 12/15/2019 10,014 
3,280  9.50% 1/15/2020 3,645 
8,401  9.50% 10/15/2020 9,333 
14,965  9.50% 1/15/2021 16,653 
41,215  9.50% 8/15/2021 45,865 
275,590  9.50% 8/15/2022 307,116 
1,927  9.75% 1/15/2006 1,971 
1,821  9.75% 2/15/2006 1,862 
94,199  9.75% 8/15/2009 102,814 
54,384  9.75% 9/15/2009 59,357 
158,711  9.75% 8/15/2010 174,676 
37,968  9.75% 11/15/2010 41,788 
224,703  9.75% 12/15/2010 247,307 
192,975  9.75% 1/15/2011 214,089 
105,963  9.75% 1/15/2011 117,557 
17,394  9.75% 10/15/2012 19,427 
29,263  9.75% 10/15/2012 32,683 
17,925  9.75% 10/15/2012 20,019 
40,535  9.75% 11/15/2012 45,272 
29,116  9.75% 11/15/2012 32,518 
19,800  9.75% 11/15/2012 22,114 
44,759  9.75% 11/15/2012 49,990 
35,899  10.00% 11/15/2008 38,906 
1,804  10.00% 11/15/2009 1,931 
87,516  10.00% 6/15/2010 96,681 
5,509  10.00% 6/15/2010 6,086 
25,374  10.00% 7/15/2010 28,031 
10,929  10.00% 7/15/2010 12,074 
14,071  10.00% 10/15/2010 15,544 

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Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
81,915  10.00% 11/15/2010 90,493 
6,579  10.00% 1/15/2011 7,329 
34,030  10.00% 3/20/2016 37,888 
19,143  10.00% 11/15/2017 21,391 
33,445  10.00% 2/15/2019 37,393 
26,711  10.00% 2/20/2019 29,758 
43,784  10.00% 3/20/2019 48,778 
23,902  10.00% 5/15/2019 26,724 
30,454  10.00% 5/20/2019 33,927 
279,337  10.00% 10/15/2019 319,130 
43,740  10.00% 11/15/2019 48,904 
8,293  10.00% 7/15/2020 9,285 
32,948  10.00% 12/15/2020 36,888 
115,063  10.00% 6/15/2021 128,968 
11,895  10.00% 10/15/2030 13,408 
36,937  10.25% 5/15/2009 39,976 
28,440  10.25% 11/15/2011 31,313 
31,035  10.25% 1/15/2012 34,418 
33,844  10.25% 2/15/2012 37,534 
3,086  10.25% 2/15/2012 3,423 
18,325  10.25% 7/15/2012 20,323 
36,859  10.50% 6/15/2009 40,023 
7,705  10.50% 7/15/2010 8,446 
10,324  10.50% 9/15/2015 11,533 
13,457  10.50% 11/15/2015 15,033 
21,197  10.50% 8/20/2017 23,719 
52,975  10.50% 11/15/2018 59,610 
62,355  10.50% 6/15/2019 70,286 
305,504  10.50% 2/15/2020 343,376 
241,600  10.50% 8/15/2021 276,060 
3,877  10.75% 1/15/2010 4,248 
1,638  10.75% 7/15/2011 1,800 
67,544  11.00% 1/15/2010 73,438 
42,488  11.00% 1/15/2010 46,195 
78,815  11.00% 1/15/2010 85,691 
36,139  11.00% 3/15/2010 39,292 
11,516  11.00% 6/15/2010 12,520 
28,179  11.00% 9/15/2010 30,638 
39,661  11.25% 6/15/2010 43,809 
46,589  11.25% 9/15/2010 51,461 
5,709  11.25% 9/15/2010 6,306 
8,003  11.25% 2/15/2011 8,875 
2,688  11.25% 2/15/2011 2,981 
21,229  11.25% 3/15/2011 23,543 
11,837  11.25% 3/15/2011 13,126 
47,933  11.25% 4/15/2011 53,156 
11,434  11.25% 5/15/2011 12,680 
35,214  11.25% 7/15/2011 39,051 
16,974  11.25% 7/15/2011 18,823 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
7,709  11.25% 7/15/2011 8,549 
33,822  11.25% 9/15/2011 37,507 
15,549  11.25% 10/15/2011 17,243 
4,141  11.25% 11/15/2011 4,593 

37,241,922 

 
Total mortgage pass-through securities 164,933,957
  (cost: $164,964,400)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Taxable Municipal Securities (0.3%) (2)
 229,000      Bernalillo Multifamily Rev. Series         
       1998A, 7.50%, 9/20/20    247,757  
 55,000      Cuyahoga County Multifamily Rev.       
       Series 2000B, 7.00%, 1/20/08    57,186  
 5,000      Dakota Multifamily Rev. Series       
       1999A, 6.50%, 12/20/05    5,021  
 95,000      Louisiana Comm. Dev. Auth Rev.       
       Series 2002B, 5.25%, 12/20/07    95,044  
 415,000      Maplewood Multifamily Rev.       
       Series 1998B, 6.75%, 7/20/15    424,495  
 27,000      Nortex Multifamily Rev. Series       
       1999T, 6.50%, 3/20/06    27,255  

 
Total taxable municipal securities 856,758
  (cost: $826,000)
 
  U.S. Treasury / Federal Agency Securities (9.6%) (2)
     Federal Home Loan Bank:       
 5,000,000        2.50%, 6/30/09    4,891,425  
 2,170,000        5.62%, 8/6/18    2,141,319  
 5,000,000      FNMA Strip, zero coupon,       
       4.88% effective yield, 11/15/30    1,449,900  
     U.S. Treasury Strips, zero coupon:       
 9,800,000        3.80% effective yield, 8/15/11    7,674,929  
 25,000,000        4.80% effective yield, 11/15/27    8,986,650  

 
Total U.S. Treasury / Federal Agency securities 25,144,223
  (cost: $25,060,889)



See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (25.1%) (2)
 
  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:
 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
754,621  3.00% 2/15/2023 705,119 
4,598,510  3.25% 4/15/2032 4,303,168 
897,871  3.50% 5/15/2029 868,864 
716,480  4.00% 11/15/2014 700,352 
3,000,000  4.00% 5/31/2025 2,757,136 
491,814  4.00% 12/15/2032 474,640 
2,147,215  4.25% 11/15/2017 2,101,968 
2,890,125  6.50% 5/15/2029 2,959,665 
702,349  7.50% 6/15/2017 744,539 
423,899  7.50% 9/15/2030 438,003 
28,708  7.75% 3/18/2025 29,559 
52,173  9.15% 10/15/2020 54,377 
2,000,476  9.50% 2/15/2020 2,145,954 
 
  Federal National Mortgage Association:
 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
4,226,189  3.50% 2/25/2033 3,967,465 
1,254,707  3.50% 3/25/2033 1,215,097 
1,304,112  3.75% 5/25/2033 1,224,440 
1,727,766  4.00% 11/25/2032 1,690,661 
501,533  4.00% 1/25/2033 473,863 
2,031,671  4.00% 3/25/2033 1,938,107 
304,429  5.00% 8/25/2022 303,528 
125,567  6.85% 12/18/2027 130,181 
137,942  7.00% 1/25/2021 141,804 
744,147  7.00% 1/25/2022 763,738 
66,046  7.70% 3/25/2023 69,485 
383,032  8.00% 7/25/2022 396,550 
663,458  8.00% 7/25/2044 702,229 
154,942  8.20% 4/25/2025 164,260 
54,562  8.50% 1/25/2021 58,232 
82,949  8.50% 4/25/2021 86,802 
397,332  8.50% 9/25/2021 424,177 
141,693  8.50% 1/25/2025 150,621 
101,066  8.75% 9/25/2020 106,081 
260,206  8.95% 10/25/2020 280,224 
765,375  9.00% 7/25/2019 820,874 
464,171  9.00% 12/25/2019 499,206 
160,267  9.00% 5/25/2020 170,627 
99,890  9.00% 6/25/2020 107,499 
251,582  9.00% 6/25/2020 269,430 
38,687  9.00% 7/25/2020 41,701 
250,620  9.00% 9/25/2020 269,931 
156,068  9.00% 10/25/2020 167,837 
304,504  9.00% 3/1/2024 331,408 
Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
1,704,835  9.00% 11/25/2028 1,867,882 
237,894  9.25% 1/25/2020 257,066 
237,794  9.50% 12/25/2018 258,392 
456,835  9.50% 3/25/2020 497,756 
96,700  9.50% 4/25/2020 103,703 
268,328  9.50% 5/25/2020 290,646 
358,957  9.50% 11/25/2020 390,779 
115,780  9.50% 11/25/2031 124,012 
514,180  9.60% 3/25/2020 559,351 

Government National Mortgage Association:

Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
871,028  4.00% 10/17/2029 847,443 
2,000,000  5.00% 5/16/2030 2,003,997 
2,445,254  7.00% 1/20/2032 2,612,814 
613,702  8.00% 1/16/2030 644,614 

Vendee Mortgage Trust:

Par ($) Coupon Maturity Market Value ($)(1)
1,000,000  5.00% 8/15/2028 982,346 
1,000,000  5.00% 7/15/2030 973,905 
142,605  5.63% 2/15/2024 142,662 
2,000,000  6.00% 4/15/2027 2,024,977 
2,000,000  6.00% 2/15/2030 2,058,050 
122,172  6.50% 10/15/2025 122,814 
8,025,474  6.50% 12/15/2028 8,254,325 
5,000,000  7.00% 9/15/2027 5,193,968 
556,673  8.29% 12/15/2026 579,671 

 
Total collateralized mortgage obligations 66,040,575
  (cost: $67,539,030)

Short-Term Securities (2.8%) (2)

2,000,000    FFCB, 3.25%, 10/4/05 1,997,633 
2,500,000    FHLB, 3.55%, 10/13/05 2,499,323 
2,795,539    Dreyfus Cash Mgmt. Fund, 3.40% 2,795,539 

 
Total short-term securities 7,292,495
  (cost: $7,292,495)
 
Total investments in securities $264,268,008
  (cost: $265,682,814) (7)


See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit Tax-Free Income Fund
      Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

      Senior Portfolio Managers
      Michael C. Brilley    •   Debra A. Sit, CFA   •   Paul J. Jungquist, CFA


        The Sit Tax-Free Income Fund provided a +2.12% return for the six months ended September 30, 2005, compared with a return of +1.81% for the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index. The Fund’s 30-day SEC yield was 4.36% and its 12-month distribution rate was 3.75%, compared with 4.43% and 3.83%, respectively, six months ago.

        Despite four Federal funds rate increases totaling 100 basis points, municipal yields were fairly stable during the period. Short term tax-exempt yields rose approximately 0.30%, longer term yields fell approximately 0.20% and intermediate yields were little changed. The Fund benefited from its investments in callable, high coupon securities that provided above average income. The Fund also benefited from its holdings in several distinct sectors, including the hospital, industrial revenue, multifamily housing, and other revenue sectors, which includes tax increment bonds. These sectors saw price stability or gains as investors continued to seek yield. Sectors which underperformed totaled less than 5.0% of portfolio holdings.

        The Fund’s structure was little changed during the period with the greatest sector shifts being a 1.1% decrease in multifamily housing to 16.2% and a 1.1% increase in utilities to 3.7%. In addition, escrowed to maturity and prerefunded bonds increased from 1.1% to 2.9% as several issues were advance refunded during the period. Securities rated less than A increased slightly from 34.8% to 37.0%, reflecting the addition of shorter duration BBB rated securities at attractive yields. A significant portion of the Fund’s investments is invested in AAA rated insured bonds, and the average credit quality of the Fund remains A.

        We expect interest rates to move higher in 2006 as economic growth remains solid with rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina and inflation concerns increase as higher energy prices work their way into the system. The Fund’s implied duration of 3.6 years, which was little changed from six months ago, is relatively short to reduce the risk of price depreciation as interest rates rise. In addition, this short duration will allow the Fund to take advantage of attractive reinvestment opportunities at higher yield levels in the coming year.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY

        The objective of the Tax-Free Income Fund is to provide a high level of current income that is exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital, by investing primarily in investment-grade municipal securities.

        Such municipal securities generate interest income that is exempt from both regular federal income tax and federal alternative minimum tax. During normal market conditions, the Fund invests 100% of its net assets in such tax-exempt municipal securities.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 Net Asset Value 9/30/05:   $9.79 Per Share    
 3/31/05:   $9.77 Per Share  
 Total Net Assets:   $350.6 Million  
 30-day SEC Yield:   4.36%  
 Tax Equivalent Yield:   6.71%(1)  
 12-Month Distribution Rate:   3.75%  
 Average Maturity:   12.9 Years  
 Duration to Estimated Avg. Life:   3.3 Years(2)  
 Implied Duration:   3.6 Years(2)  
 
(1)  For individuals in the 35.0% federal tax bracket.
(2)  See next page.

PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE
(% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS)


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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
Tax-Free
Income
Fund

Lehman
5-Year Muni.
Bond Index

Lipper
General
Muni. Bond
Fund Index

3 Month**        0.54%       -0.10%       -0.05%    
6 Month**   2.12   1.81   n/a  
1 Year   3.18   1.45   4.29  
5 Year   4.73   5.13   5.91  
10 Year   4.98   4.96   5.49  
Inception   6.07   6.02   6.56  
   (9/29/88)  

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
Tax-Free
Income
Fund

Lehman
5-Year Muni.
Bond Index

Lipper
General
Muni. Bond
Fund Index

1 Year             3.18%             1.45%             4.29%    
5 Year     25.97     28.40     33.24  
10 Year     62.56     62.34     70.71  
Inception   172.32   170.29   194.77  
  (9/29/88)  
*As of 9/30/05. **Not annualized.

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Lehman 5-Year Muni. Bond Index. The Lipper returns are obtained from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a large independent evaluator of mutual funds.




(2)   Duration is a measure which reflects estimated price sensitivity to a given change in interest rates. For example, for an interest rate change of 1%, a portfolio with a duration of 5 years would be expected to experience a price change of 5%. Estimated average life duration is based on current interest rates and the Adviser’s assumptions regarding the expected average life of individual securities held in the portfolio. Implied duration is calculated based on historical price changes of securities held by the Fund. The Adviser believes that the portfolio’s implied duration is a more accurate estimate of price sensitivity provided interest rates remain within their historical range. If interest rates exceed the historical range, the estimated average life duration may be a more accurate estimate of price sensitivity.

GROWTH OF $10,000

The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (9/29/88) and held until 9/30/05 would have grown to $27,232 in the Fund or $27,029 in the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

QUALITY RATINGS
(% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS)


Lower of Moody’s, S&P, Fitch or Duff & Phelps ratings used.


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     Sit Tax-Free Income Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
Municipal Bonds (98.3%) (2)
  Alabama (0.9%)
 1,000,000   Birmingham Baptist Med. Ctr. Special Care Facs. Financing Auth. Rev. Series 1993A,         
       (Baptist Med. Ctr. Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.50%, 8/15/23    1,001,710  
 675,000   Birmingham-Southern College Private Educ. Bldg. Rev. Series 1997, 5.35%, 12/1/19    679,752  
 750,000   Montgomery Special Care Facs. Fin. Auth. Rev. Series 1997C (Baptist Med. Ctr. Proj.), 5.375%, 9/1/22    788,175  
     Montgomery Med. Clinic Board Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 1991:       
 530,000     7.00%, 3/1/15    531,203  
 115,000     7.375%, 3/1/06    115,233  

 3,116,073  

 
  Alaska (2.9%)
 12,505,000   Alaska HFC Gen. Mtg. Rev. 1997 Series A, zero coupon, 6.15% effective yield on purchase date, 12/1/17    6,200,729  
 450,000   Anchorage Elec. Util. Rev. Sr. Lien Series 1996B (MBIA insured), 5.50%, 2/1/26    460,710  
     Northern Alaska Tobacco Securitization Corp. Asset-Backed Rev.:       
 2,070,000     Series 2000, 6.20%, 6/1/22    2,188,901  
 1,205,000     Series 2001, 4.75%, 6/1/15    1,221,545  

 10,071,885  

 
  Arizona (1.4%)
 230,000   Bullhead City Special Assessment Impt. Dist. Series 1993 (Bullhead Pkwy. Proj.), 6.10%, 1/1/10    231,461  
 1,000,000   Maricopa Co. Pollution Ctrl. Corp. Rev. Refunding Series 2005-A (El Paso Elec. Proj.)       
       (FGIC insured), 4.80%, 8/1/40    1,003,880  
 730,000   Phoenix Indus. Dev. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1995A (Christian Care Apts. Proj.), 6.25%, 1/1/16    753,703  
 700,000   Phoenix Street & Hwy. User Rev. Refunding Jr. Lien Series 1992, 6.25%, 7/1/11    701,764  
     Pima Co. Industrial Dev. Auth. Educ. Rev.:       
 295,000     Series 2004I (AZ Charter Schools Proj.), 5.00%, 7/1/12    296,150  
 250,000     Series 2004A (Noah Webster Basic School Proj.), 5.25%, 12/15/16    251,795  
 210,000     Series 2005M (AZ Charter Schools Proj.), 5.70%, 7/1/23    212,430  
 1,250,000   Salt River Proj. Agric. Impt. & Pwr. Dist. Elec. Sys. Rev. Refunding Series 1993C, 4.90%, 1/1/08    1,256,025  

 4,707,208  

 
  Arkansas (0.9%)
 1,000,000   Bentonville Co. ISD No. 6 Refunding & Construction G.O. Series 2003-A       
       (Ambac insured), 4/75%, 6/1/24    1,012,850  
 44,578   Drew Co. Public Fac. Bd. Single Family Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1993-A2       
       (FNMA backed), 7.90%, 8/1/11    45,149  
 826   Jacksonville Res. Hsg. Fac. Bd. Single Family Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1993-B, 7.75%, 1/1/11    834  
 845,000   Maumelle HDC First Lien Rev. Refunding 1992 Series A (Section 8), 7.875%, 7/1/09    846,546  
     North Little Rock Hlth. Facs. Bd. Health Care Rev. Series 2001 (Baptist Health Proj.):       
 555,000     5.00%, 7/1/06    561,804  
 300,000     5.00%, 7/1/07    307,518  
 490,000     5.00%, 7/1/08    507,277  

 3,281,978  

 
  California (10.7%)
 230,000   ABAG Fin. Auth. For Nonprofit Corp. Rev Series 2002 (Redwood Sr. Homes & Svcs. Proj.), 4.10%, 11/15/07    231,518  
 500,000   Bay Area Govt. Assoc. Rapid Transit Rev. Series 2001-A (FTA Cap Grant Proj.), 4.875%, 6/15/09    500,825  
 120,000   Bay Area Govt. Assoc. Tax Allocation Rev. Series 1994-A (FSA insured), 6.00%, 12/15/14    121,972  
 1,000,000   Bell Cmty. Hsg. Auth. Rev. Series 1995-A (Mobilehomes Park Acquisition Proj.), 6.40%, 10/1/15    1,020,990  
 250,000   Blythe Redev. Agy. Tax Allocation Refunding Series 1997 (Proj. No. 1), 5.80%, 5/1/28    263,825  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 200,000   Calexico Cmnty. Redev. Agy. Tax Allocation Series 2000 (Merged Central Bus. District Redev. Proj.)         
       (Ambac insured), 5.375%, 8/1/26    213,814  
 3,835,000   CA Co. Tobacco Securitization Agy. Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2002 (Alameda Co.), 4.75%, 6/1/19    3,896,130  
 925,000   CA Cmnty. College Fin. Auth. Student Hsg. Rev. Series 2003-A (Feather River Cmnty. District Proj.),       
       4.625%, 7/1/13    937,154  
 750,000   CA Dept. Water Resources Rev. Series 1972 (Central Valley Proj.), 5.25%, 7/1/22    754,523  
 220,000   CA Dept. Water Resources Rev. Series 1996-Q (Central Valley Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.375%, 12/1/27    228,111  
     CA Educ. Facs. Auth. Rev.:       
 125,000     Series 1995-A (Pooled College & Univ. Proj.), 5.60%, 12/1/14    127,811  
 520,000     Series 1996 (Chapman Univ. Proj.), 5.125%, 10/1/26    538,626  
 165,000   CA G.O. Series 1996 (Ambac insured), 5.25%, 6/1/21    168,747  
 770,000   CA G.O. Rev. Refunding Series 5.125%, 10/1/17    777,369  
 35,000   CA Prerefunded G.O. Series 1996 (Ambac insured), 5.25%, 6/1/21    35,897  
 495,000   CA Govt. Fin. Auth. Lease Rev. Series 2003-A (Placer Co. Transportation Proj.), 6.00%, 12/1/28    499,401  
 500,000   CA Hlth. Facs. Fin. Auth. Rev. Series 1997-B (Cedars-Sinai Med. Ctr. Proj.), 5.125%, 8/1/27    523,895  
 4,300,000   CA Public Works Board Lease Rev. Series 1996-A (Dept. of Corrections Proj.), 5.50%, 1/1/17    4,412,230  
 300,000   CA Public Works Board Lease Rev. Series 1993-A (Various CA State Univ. Proj.), 5.25%, 12/1/13 (5)    301,056  
     CA Statewide Cmntys. Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 2005 (Daughters of Charity Hlth. Proj.):       
 500,000     5.00%, 7/1/06    505,980  
 500,000     5.00%, 7/1/07    512,615  
 530,000     5.25%, 7/1/11    563,289  
 500,000   CA Statewide Cmntys. Dev. Auth. C.O.P. Series 1994 (Motion Picture & TV Fund), 5.35%, 1/1/24    502,550  
 400,000   Del Mar Race Track Auth. Rev. Series 2005, 4.00%, 8/15/06    402,640  
 235,000   Garden Grove C.O.P Series 1993 (Bahia Village/Emerald Isle Proj.) (FSA insured), 5.70%, 8/1/23    236,713  
     Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2005-A:       
 1,015,000     5.00%, 6/1/16    1,026,754  
 3,000,000     5.00%, 6/1/19    3,110,610  
 1,250,000   Interest Appreciation Bonds, 6/1/22    1,004,837  
 750,000   Intercommunity Hosp. Fin. Auth. C.O.P Series 1998 (ACA insured), 5.25%, 11/1/19    775,290  
 165,000   Loma Linda Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 1993-C (Loma Linda Univ. Med. Ctr.) (MBIA insured), 5.375%, 12/1/22    169,316  
 400,000   Los Angeles Water & Power Rev. Series 2001-A-A3, 5.25%, 7/1/18    403,972  
 3,175,000   Northern CA Power Agy. Rev. Series 1987-A, 5.00%, 7/1/09    3,178,588  
 125,000   Northern CA Tobacco Securitization Auth. Asset-Backed Senior Rev. Series 2001-B, 4.375%, 6/1/21    126,301  
 1,100,000   Orange Co. Recovery C.O.P Series 1996-A (MBIA insured), 6.00%, 7/1/26    1,147,696  
 1,000,000   Rancho Cucamonga Redev. Agy. Tax Allocation Series 1996 (MBIA insured), 5.25%, 9/1/16    1,038,570  
     Ridgecrest Refunding C.O.P. Series 1999 (Ridgecrest Civic Center Proj.):       
 275,000     5.55%, 3/1/09    290,403  
 290,000     5.65%, 3/1/10    308,592  
 350,000     6.00%, 3/1/14    370,339  
 2,500,000   Sacramento District Fing. Auth. Rev. Series 2000-A, 5.875%, 12/1/27    2,536,800  
 1,000,000   South Tahoe Powers Fin. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1995-B, 6.00%, 10/1/28    1,020,090  
     Southern CA Tobacco Securitization Auth. Asset-Backed Senior Rev:       
 1,400,000     Series 2001-B, 6.00%, 5/15/22    1,499,736  
 445,000     Series 2002-A, 5.25%, 6/1/27    459,151  
 570,000   Turlock Hlth. Fac. Rev. C.O.P. Series 2004 (Emanuel Med. Ctr., Inc. Proj.), 3.00%, 10/15/05    569,897  

 37,314,623  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit Tax-Free Income Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Colorado (2.6%)
     Aurora Golf Course Enterprise Sys. Rev. Refunding Series 2005:         
 200,000     3.375%, 12/1/05    199,992  
 385,000     4.00%, 12/1/08    387,572  
 250,000   Beacon Met. Dist. Rev. Series 2005B, 4.375%, 12/1/15    248,708  
 285,000   CO Educ. & Cultural Fac. Rev. Refunding Series 2003C (Cheyenne Mtn. Charter Sch. Proj.), 4.625%, 6/15/12    278,285  
 1,250,000   CO Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 1995 (Covenant Retirement Cmty. Proj.), 6.75%, 12/1/15    1,279,550  
     CO HFA Single Family Program Senior Series:       
 125,000     1996B-2, 7.45%, 11/1/27    128,453  
 75,000     1997B-3, 6.80%, 11/1/28    75,177  
 1,005,000   CO Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Unrefunded Balance Series 1995 (Parkview Proj.), 6.125%, 9/1/25    1,026,175  
     CO Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev.:       
 250,000     Series 1995 (Covenant Retirement Cmntys. Proj.), 6.20%, 12/1/07    256,010  
 350,000     Series 2000A (Porter Place Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 5.10%, 1/20/11    372,869  
 1,000,000     Series 2000 (Evangelical Lutheran Proj.), 6.25%, 12/1/10    1,103,730  
 1,000,000     Series 2002 (Evangelical Lutheran Proj.), 5.90%, 10/1/27    1,076,580  
 350,000     Series 2004 (Vail Med. Ctr. Proj.), 4.00%, 1/15/06    350,612  
 250,000     Series 2005 (Covenant Retirement Cmntys. Proj.), 4.50%, 12/1/07    254,460  
 400,000     Series 2005 (Covenant Retirement Cmntys. Proj.), 4.50%, 12/1/08    408,244  
 600,000   Denver Hsg. Corp. Multifamily Rev. Refunding Series 1997A (Section 8), 5.35%, 10/1/12    615,636  
 255,000   Denver West Met. Dist. Refunding G.O. Series 2005, 3.40%, 12/1/07    254,531  
 160,000   Eagle Bend Met. District No. 2 G.O. Refunding Series 2004, 2.25%, 12/1/05    159,685  
 250,000   Jefferson Co. C.O.P. Refunding Series 1995 (MBIA insured), 5.25%, 12/1/09    253,470  
     SBC Met. Dist. G.O. Refunding Series 2005 (ACA insured):       
 150,000     3.125%, 12/1/06    149,754  
 205,000     3.00%, 12/1/07    202,968  
 30,000   Thornton Single Family Mtg. Rev. Refunding 1992 Series A, 8.05%, 8/1/09    30,020  

 9,112,481  

 
  Connecticut (0.6%)
     Mashantucket Western Pequot Tribe Subordinated Special Rev.:       
 100,000     Series 1997B, 5.75%, 9/1/18    104,219  
 1,850,000     Series 1999B, zero coupon, 5.05% effective yield, 9/1/09    1,559,680  
 500,000     Series 1999B, zero coupon, 5.12% effective yield, 9/1/26    281,825  

 1,945,724  

 
  Delaware (0.3%)
 250,000   DE Hlth. Fac. Auh. Rev. Series 2005-A (Beebe Med. Ctr. Proj.), 5.00%, 6/1/07    256,002  
 650,000   Quaker Hill Hsg. Corp., Inc. Multifamily Rev. Refunding Series 1990-A (FNMA collateralized), 7.55%, 8/1/21    657,735  

 913,737  

 
  District of Columbia (0.4%)
 1,500,000   DC Rev. Series 1996 (Carnegie Endowment Proj.), 5.75%, 11/15/26    1,551,705  

 
  Florida (4.1%)
 600,000   Capital Trust Agy. Multifamily Rev. Sr. Series 2003-A (Golf Villas, Rivermill, and Village Square Apts. Proj.), 4.75%, 6/1/13    584,724  
 600,000   Collier Co. HFA Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 2002-C (Goodlette Arms Proj.), 5.25%, 8/15/15    624,468  
 330,000   Dade Co. Public Facs. Rev. Series 1993 (Jackson Mem. Hosp. Proj.), 5.25%, 6/1/23    330,624  
 385,000   Dade Co. Hlth. Fac. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 1993-A (Baptist Hosp. Miami Proj.)       
       (MBIA insured), 5.25%, 5/15/21    385,547  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 500,000   Dade Co. School Dist. G.O. Series 1997 (MBIA insured), 5.00%, 2/15/15      516,685  
 385,000   Escambia Co. Hlth. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 1998 (Baptist Hosp. Proj.), 5.125%, 10/1/19    393,940  
 100,000   FL Dept. Gen. Svcs. Div. Facs. Mgmt. Rev. Series 1996-A (Ambac insured), 5.375%, 9/1/18    101,071  
 500,000   FL Div. Bd. Fin. Dept. Gen. Svcs. Rev. Series 1997-A, 5.00%, 7/1/11    520,275  
 750,000   FL HFC Hsg. Rev. Hsg. Series 2000-D-1 (Augustine Club Apts. Proj.)(MBIA insured), 5.75%, 10/1/30    787,860  
 1,950,000   FL University Cap. Impt. Rev. Series 2004, 5.125%, 9/1/33    2,022,345  
 425,000   Highlands Co. Hlth. Fac. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 2005-B (Adventist Hlth. Proj.), 5.00%, 11/15/30    434,125  
 545,000   Lee Co. Indus. Dev. Auth. Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 1999-A (ShellPoint Village Proj.), 5.50%, 11/15/08    566,217  
 405,000   Martin Co. Hlth. Fac. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 2002-B (Martin Memorial Med. Ctr. Proj.), 4.875%, 11/15/12    416,587  
 585,000   Marion Co. Hosp. Dist. Rev. Refunding Series 1999 (Munroe Regl. Med. Ctr. Proj), 5.25%, 10/1/10    624,850  
 680,000   Miami Beach Water & Sewer Rev. Series 1995 (FSA insured), 5.375%, 9/1/15    694,797  
 400,000   Miami - Dade Co. Special Oblig. Rev. Series 1997-B, zero coupon, 4.79% effective yield, 10/1/35    344,352  
 190,000   Miami-Dade Co. Special Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Section 8), 5.30%, 10/1/05    189,996  
     North Broward Hosp. Dist. Rev. Series 1997 (MBIA insured):       
 100,000     Prerefunded Series, 5.375%, 1/15/24    103,964  
 160,000     Unrefunded Balance Series, 5.375%, 1/15/24    165,194  
     Palm Beach Co. Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Refunding:       
 125,000     Series 1996 (Retirement Cmnty. Proj.), 5.625%, 11/15/20    128,966  
 200,000     Series 2003 (Abbey Delray South Proj.), 5.15%, 10/1/12    210,124  
 75,000   Plantation Water & Sewer Rev. Series 1989 (MBIA insured), zero coupon, 5.45% effective yield on purchase date (MBIA insured), 3/1/07    70,155  
 3,105,000   Port Everglades Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1989-A (FSA insured), 5.00%, 9/1/16    3,118,755  
     South Lake Co. Hosp. Dist. Rev. Series 2003 (South Lake Hosp. Inc.):       
 370,000     4.25%, 10/1/08    372,020  
 700,000     5.50%, 10/1/13    741,202  

 14,448,843  

 
  Georgia (0.2%)
 500,000   Atlanta Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 2005-C (Tuff ATDC Proj.), 5.00%, 1/1/31    509,610  
 750,000   Private Colleges & Univ. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1999-A (Mercer Univ. Proj.), 5.25%, 10/1/14    776,115  

 1,285,725  

 
  Illinois (14.9%)
     Broadview Village of Cook Co. Tax Increment Rev. Series 1999:       
 750,000     4.90%, 7/1/06    756,413  
 1,410,000     5.00%, 7/1/07    1,437,622  
 1,085,000     5.05%, 7/1/08    1,116,346  
 2,030,000     5.10%, 7/1/09    2,104,826  
 805,000     Series 2000-B, 4.75%, 3/1/30    832,781  
 2,670,000   Chicago G.O. Series 1996-B (FGIC insured), Unrefunded, 5.125%, 1/1/25    2,732,878  
 210,000   Chicago Metro Hsg. Dev. Corp. Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1992-A (FHA insured) (Section 8), 6.85%, 7/1/22    211,604  
     Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport Rev. Refunding (MBIA insured):       
 100,000     Series 1994-A Sr. Lien, 5.00%, 1/1/13    100,454  
 225,000     Series 1993-A Sr. Lien, 5.00%, 1/1/16    225,884  
 4,620,000     Series 1993-C 2nd Lien, 5.00%, 1/1/18    4,643,331  
 450,000   IL DFA Rev. Series 2002-A (Chicago Charter School Fdn. Proj.), 5.25%, 12/1/12    458,302  
     IL DFA Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Refunding:       
 300,000     Series 1993-C2 (Central IL Public Svc. Co. Proj.), 5.70%, 8/15/26    300,522  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 2,500,000     Series 2000-A (Ameren CIPS Proj.), 5.50%, 3/1/14      2,572,025  
 1,250,000     Series 1993-C1 (Central IL Pub. Svc. Co.), 5.95%, 8/15/26    1,280,100  
     IL DFA Refunding & New Money Rev. (Cmty. Rehab. Providers Fac. Acquisition Program):       
 1,740,000     Series 1997-A, 5.80%, 7/1/08    1,796,237  
 2,635,000     Series 1997-A, 6.05%, 7/1/19    2,724,722  
 300,000     Series 1997-A, 5.90%, 7/1/09    309,672  
 4,610,000     Series 1997-A, 6.00%, 7/1/15    4,758,119  
 1,240,000     Series 1997-C, 5.65%, 7/1/19    1,284,144  
 805,000     Series 1998-A, 5.50%, 7/1/12    834,592  
 225,000     Series 1998-A, 5.70%, 7/1/19    233,298  
 20,000   IL HDA Multifamily Rev. Series 1994-5 (Section 8), 6.75%, 9/1/23    20,214  
 310,000   IL Fin. Auth. Rev. Series 2005-A (Depaul Univ. Proj.), 5.00%, 10/1/05    310,015  
 500,000   IL Fin. Auth. Multifamily Rev. Series 2005-A (Senior Living-Bethel Terrace Apt. Proj.)    492,025  
       (Section 8), 4.75%, 9/1/15       
     IL Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev.:       
 500,000     Series 1993 (Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Proj.), 5.50%, 11/15/25    501,205  
 1,250,000     Refunding Series 1994 (Passavant Memorial Area Hospital Assn.) (MBIA insured), 5.95%, 10/1/11    1,331,063  
 2,595,000     Refunding Series 1993-A (Edward Hosp. Proj.), 6.00%, 2/15/19    2,619,341  
 55,000     Unrefunded Balance Series 1996 (MBIA insured), 5.80%, 8/15/16    58,634  
 195,000     Refunding Series 1996 (Advocate Hlth. Care Network Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.80%, 8/15/16    208,340  
 200,000     Refunding Series 1996-B (Sarah Bush Lincoln Hlth. Ctr. Proj.), 5.50%, 2/15/16    206,688  
 360,000     Refunding Series 1999 (Silver Cross Hosp. Proj.), 5.25%, 8/15/15    369,248  
 970,000     Refunding Series 2001 (Decatur Memorial Hospital Proj.), 4.625%, 10/1/08    997,917  
 500,000     Series 2000 (IA Health System Proj.), 6.75%, 2/15/13    570,750  
 200,000   IL Sales Tax Rev. Series 1994-U, 5.00%, 6/15/10    202,340  
     Lombard Pub. Facs. Corp. Rev. (Conference Ctr. & Hotel Proj.):       
       First Tier Series 2005-A2 (ACA insured):       
 750,000       5.50%, 1/1/25    799,575  
 1,000,000       5.50%, 1/1/30    1,063,580  
 795,000     Second Tier Series 2005-B, 4.00%, 1/1/16    777,287  
 250,000   Melrose Park Tax Increment G.O. Series 1999-A (FSA insured), 5.25%, 12/15/15    264,010  
 2,000,000   Onterie Ctr. Hsg. Fin. Corp. Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1992 (Onterie Ctr. Proj.)       
       (MBIA - FHA insured), 7.05%, 7/1/27    2,014,900  
 1,850,000   Roselle Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1994-A (GNMA collateralized)       
       (Waterbury Apts.) (FHA insured), 7.00%, 1/1/25    1,889,627  
     Southwestern IL Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 1999 (Anderson Hosp. Proj.):       
 750,000       5.375%, 8/15/15    776,745  
 2,625,000       5.625%, 8/15/29    2,703,645  
 2,800,000   Southwestern IL Dev. Auth. Local Govt. Prog. Rev. Series 1998-A (City of East St. Louis Tax Increment Financing Proj.), 6.00%, 4/1/10    2,759,988  
 445,000   Upper Illinois River Valley Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 2001 (Morris Hosp. Proj.), 6.05%, 12/1/11    488,597  
 500,000   Will Co. Student Hsg. Rev. Series 2002-A (Joliet Junior College Proj.), 6.375%, 9/1/13 (8)(9)    260,235  

 52,399,841  


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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Indiana (3.6%)
 1,975,000   IN Bond Bank Special Prgm. Series 1997C (Pittsboro Wastewater Treatment Plant Proj.), 5.70%, 8/1/17      2,058,365  
     IN Hlth. Fac. Fin. Auth. Hosp. Rev.:       
       Series 1993 (Community Hosp. of Anderson Proj.)(MBIA insured):       
 135,000       6.00%, 1/1/14    135,325  
 650,000       6.00%, 1/1/23    650,721  
       Refunding Series 1998 (Floyd Memorial Hosp. & Hlth. Svcs. Proj.):       
 505,000       4.85%, 2/15/06    508,136  
 600,000       5.25%, 2/15/18    617,658  
       Series 2001A (Community Foundation Northwest IN):       
 1,100,000       5.50%, 8/1/06    1,115,444  
 1,000,000       6.00%, 8/1/07    1,036,530  
 1,000,000       6.00%, 8/1/08    1,051,190  
 1,320,000       5.50%, 8/1/13    1,387,571  
 340,000       6.375%, 8/1/21    368,264  
 300,000     Series 2004A (Community Foundation Northwest IN), 4.75%, 3/1/14    300,816  
 500,000   IN HFA Single Family Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1992A, 6.80%, 1/1/17    500,790  
     IN Hlth. Fac. Fin. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1998:       
       (Greenwood Village South Proj.):       
 150,000       5.25%, 5/15/06    150,131  
 170,000       5.35%, 5/15/08    170,121  
 1,875,000     (Marquette Manor Proj.), 5.00%, 8/15/18    1,871,363  
 340,000   St. Joseph Co. Ind. Hosp. Auth. Facs. Rev. Series 2005 (Madison Ctr. Oblig. Group. Proj.), 4.25%, 2/15/07    342,336  
 240,000   South Knox Ind. Sch. Bldg. Corp. First Mtg. Rev. Series 1998, 4.80%, 7/15/17    245,239  

 12,510,000  

 
  Iowa (0.5%)
 1,130,000   IA Fin. Auth. Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1997A (Kingswood Apts. Proj.)       
       (GNMA-collateralized), 6.15%, 5/1/32    1,173,765  
     IA Fin. Auth Single Family Rev. Series 2000D (GNMA/FNMA Mtg. Backed Securities Proj.):       
 110,000     5.65%, 7/1/07    112,848  
 125,000     5.75%, 7/1/09    129,619  
 200,000   Scott Co. Rev. Refunding Series 2004 (Ridgecrest Village Proj.), 3.25%, 11/15/05    199,892  

 1,616,124  

 
  Kansas (0.1%)
 75,000   Olathe & Labette Cos. Mtg. Loan Rev. 1991 Series B (GNMA collateralized) zero coupon, 7.56% effective yield on purchase date, 2/1/23    22,078  
 300,000   Wyandotte Co. Govt. Special Oblig. Rev. Refunding Sales Tax-First Lien Series 2005-B       
       (LOC Citibank), 3.75%, 12/1/12    302,517  

 324,595  

 
   Louisiana (1.4%)
     East Baton Rouge Single Family Mtg. Rev. Refunding:       
 400,000     Series 1997C-3 Subordinate Bonds, 5.65%, 10/1/18    400,032  
 7,200,000     Capital Appreciation Series 2000D1 (GNMA & FNMA collateralized) zero coupon,       
         6.46% effective yield on purchase date, 4/1/34    1,192,536  
 500,000   LA HFA Multifamily Mtg. Rev. Series 2003A (Section 8-202 Proj)(FSA insured), 4.40%, 6/1/33    502,545  
 500,000   LA Public Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 1995A (Glen Retirement Sys. Proj.), 6.50%, 12/1/15    510,580  
 200,000   LA Stadium & Expo Dist. Rev. Series 1995-B (Hotel Occupancy Tax & Stadium Rev. Proj.)       
       (FGIC insured), 5.25%, 7/1/15    203,838  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 1,325,000   New Orleans Sewer Svc. Rev. Bond Antic Notes Series 2005, 3.00%, 7/26/06      1,308,491  
 400,000   Orleans Levee Dist. Rev. Series 1995A (Tr. Rcpts.) (FSA insured), 5.95%, 11/1/14    413,700  
 450,000   South LA Port Common Rev. Refunding Series 1997 (Cargill, Inc. Proj.), 5.85%, 4/1/17    464,715  

 4,996,437  

 
  Maine (0.7%)
 385,000   ME Hlth. & Hgr. Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Unrefunded Balance Series 1995-C (FSA insured), 5.375%, 7/1/06    392,084  
 1,000,000   Skowhegan Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Refunding Series 1993 (Scott Paper Co. Proj.), 5.90%, 11/1/13    1,002,550  
 1,000,000   South Berwick Educ. Rev. Series 1998 (Berwick Academy Issue), 5.25%, 8/1/13    1,027,970  

 2,422,604  

 
  Massachusetts (0.9%)
     MA Hlth. & Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev.,       
       Series 1998-B (Cape Cod Healthcare Obligated Group Issue):       
 320,000       5.00%, 11/15/05    320,384  
 900,000       5.25%, 11/15/13    925,767  
 255,000     Series 2001-E (Berkshire Health Sys.), 4.50%, 10/1/05    255,000  
 350,000     Series 2005-E (Emerson Hosp.) (Radian insured), 3.50%, 8/15/07    351,032  
  MA Dev. Fin. Agy. Rev. Series 2005 (Evergreen Ctr., Inc.):       
 185,000     4.00%, 1/1/07    184,789  
 195,000     4.00%, 1/1/08    194,284  
 200,000     4.00%, 1/1/09    198,246  
 600,000   MA Indus. Fin. Agy. Rev. Series 1995 (St. Mark's School Issue), 6.00%, 1/1/15    616,230  

 3,045,732  

 
  Michigan (2.8%)
 520,000   Central Wayne Co. Sanitation Auth. Incinerator Rev. Series 2003VII, 4.375%, 7/1/06    521,134  
     Chandler Park Academy Public School Rev. Series 2005:       
 80,000     3.60%, 11/1/07    79,777  
 125,000     4.00%, 11/1/09    125,034  
 500,000     5.00%, 11/1/22    496,010  
 225,000   MI Hosp. Fin. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1994 (Mercy Mem. Hosp. Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.25%, 6/1/21    227,475  
 200,000   MI Hosp. Fin. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1997A (Detroit Medical Group), 5.25%, 8/15/27    209,220  
 1,150,000   MI Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation Rev. Refunding Series 2001A (Ford Motor Co. Proj.), 7.10%, 2/1/06    1,151,656  
 2,500,000   MI Strategic Fund Ltd. Obligation Rev. Refunding Series 2003 (Dow Chemical Proj.)       
       (Mandatory Put 6/1/08), 4.60%, 6/1/14    2,567,025  
 2,095,000   Southfield Econ. Dev. Corp. Ltd. Obligation Rev. Series 1998A (Lawrence Tech. Univ. Proj.), 5.25%, 2/1/13    2,143,876  
 1,873,912   Suburban Mobility Auth. Regl. Transportation C.O.P. Series 2002, 4.90%, 2/15/09 (5)    1,882,944  
     Summit Academy North Public School C.O.P. Series 2001:       
 135,000     5.70%, 7/1/06    137,442  
 145,000     5.95%, 7/1/07    151,181  

 9,692,774  

 
  Minnesota (1.9%)
 3,410,000   Dakota Co. HRA Multifamily Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1997A (Park Place Apts. Proj.) (GNMA Collateralized), 6.875%, 2/20/32    3,646,006  
 740,000   Hopkins Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 1996 (Hopkins Renaissance Proj.)(Section 8), 6.375%, 4/1/20    766,388  
 2,315,000   Plymouth Multifamily Hsg. Dev. Rev. Refunding Series 1996A (GNMA collateralized)       
       (Fox Forest Apts. Proj.), 8.05%, 6/20/31    2,423,226  

 6,835,620  


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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Mississippi (0.3%)
 1,000,000   MS Hosp. Equip. & Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 1997A (Rush Med. Fdn. Proj.), 6.00%, 1/1/16      1,023,560  

 
  Missouri (2.5%)
 380,000   Brentwood Tax Increment Rev. Refunding Series 2005, 3.625%, 5/1/09    379,635  
 1,000,000   Cameron Industrial Dev. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 2000 (Cameron Cmnty. Hosp. Proj.)       
       (ACA Insured), 5.80%, 12/1/09    1,044,490  
 390,000   Chesterfield Rev. Refunding & Impt. Series 2002 (Chesterfield Vy. Projs.), 4.50%, 4/15/16    390,277  
 205,000   Greene Co. C.O.P. Series 2000 (Law Enforcement Proj.), 5.50%, 7/1/09    213,924  
     MO Dev. Finance Board Infrastructure Fac. Rev.:       
       Series 2000A (Eastland Ctr. Proj. Phase 1):       
 905,000       5.75%, 4/1/09    945,879  
 550,000       5.75%, 4/1/12    579,332  
 1,000,000     Series 2000B (Eastland Ctr. Proj. Phase 2), 6.00%, 4/1/15    1,071,520  
 450,000     Series 2005A (Public Safety Proj.), 4.00%, 3/1/08    454,095  
 260,000   Joplin Dev. Auth. Hlth. Facs. Rev. Series 2004 (Freeman Hlts. Sys. Proj.), 3.875%, 2/15/07    260,770  
 500,000   Kansas City Port Auth. Facs. Rev. Series 1995A (Riverfront Park Proj.), 5.75%, 10/1/05    500,015  
 895,000   MO Hlth. & Educ. Fac. Auth. Educ. Fac. Rev. Series 1999 (Park College Proj.), 5.55%, 6/1/09    900,728  
     MO Environmental Impt. & Energy Res. Auth. Water Fac. Rev. Refunding:       
 825,000     Series 1996, 5.25%, 12/1/09    853,842  
 150,000     Series 1999 (Tri-Co. Water Auth. Proj.)(Radian insured), 5.50%, 4/1/07    154,866  
 5,000   St. Louis Co. Single Family Res. Mtg. Series 1984 (MBIA insured), 6.75%, 4/1/10    5,051  
 1,000,000   St. Louis Industrial Dev. Auth. Tax-Exempt Impt. Rev. Series 1998 (St. Louis Zoo Fdn.)       
       (LOC Nationsbank), 5.10%, 8/15/12    1,035,320  

 8,789,744  

 
  Montana (0.4%)
 1,135,000   Crow Finance Auth. Tribal Purpose Revenue Series 1997A, 5.70%, 10/1/27    1,179,776  
     Forsyth Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Refunding Series 1993 (Montana Power Co. Proj.):       
 130,000     (Ambac insured), 5.90%, 12/1/23    130,980  
 85,000     (MBIA insured), 6.125%, 5/1/23    85,210  

 1,395,966  

 
  Nevada (2.5%)
 2,500,000   Clark Co. Industrial Dev. Rev. Refunding Series 1992C (Nevada Pwr. Co.)(Ambac insured), 7.20%, 10/1/22    2,552,150  
 2,750,000   Clark Co. Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Refunding Series 1992B (Nevada Pwr. Co. Proj.)(FGIC insured), 6.60%, 6/1/19    2,776,235  
 600,000   Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Rev. Series 2002A (ACA insured), 6.625%, 11/1/17    670,716  
     NV Hsg. Dev. SF Mtg. Program:       
 255,000     Mezzanine Series 1998B-1, 5.30%, 4/1/16    263,922  
 400,000     6.00%, 6/1/08    400,776  
 1,000,000     6.125%, 6/1/12    1,004,220  
 1,000,000   Washoe Co. Gas & Water Fac. Rev. Refunding Series 1987 (AMBAC insured), 6.30%, 12/1/14    1,020,340  

 8,688,359  

 
  New Hampshire (1.2%)
     Manchester Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Rev.:       
 300,000     Series 2000B (Radian insured) zero coupon, 5.25% effective yield on purchase date, 1/1/19    154,707  
 875,000     Sereis 2000B (ACA insured), zero coupon, 6.00% effective yield on purchase date, 1/1/21    377,956  
 890,000     Series 2000A (ACA insured), 6.75%, 1/1/15    957,542  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 500,000   NH Hlth. & Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 2004 (Covenant Hlth. Proj.), 5.00%, 7/1/14      518,990  
     NH Hlth. & Educ. Facs. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Series 2004 (Speare Mem. Hosp. Proj.):       
 155,000     5.00%, 7/1/10    158,272  
 500,000     5.00%, 7/1/16    502,645  
 690,000   NH Higher Educ. & Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 1997 (Catholic Charities Proj.), 5.75%, 8/1/12    709,141  
 390,000   NH Higher Educ. & Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 1997 (Monadnock Cmnty. Hosp.), 5.25%, 10/1/07    398,026  
 510,000   NH Higher Educ. & Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 1998 (New Hampton School), 5.00%, 10/1/08    524,734  

 4,302,013  

 
  New Jersey (0.3%)
 1,060,000   NJ Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2003, 4.375%, 6/1/19    1,073,038  

 
  New Mexico (0.5%)
 970,000   NM MFA Forward Mortgage-Backed Series 1995E (GNMA collateralized), 6.95%, 1/1/26    1,004,241  
 500,000   NM Hsg. Auth. Region III Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 2003A (Villa Del Oso Apts. Proj.), 6.00%, 7/1/17    501,705  
 160,000   Taos Co. Gross Receipts Tax Rev. Series 2004 (Co. Education Improvement Proj.), 3.25%, 10/1/08    156,282  

 1,662,228  

 
  New York (1.4%)
 170,000   Monroe Co. Industrial Dev. Agy. Student Hsg. Rev. Series 1999-A (Collegiate Hsg. Fdn. - Rochester Institute of Technology Proj.), 4.90%, 4/1/09    171,824  
 1,230,000   NY Dorm Auth. Rev. Series 1996-A (Maimonides Med. Ctr. Proj.), 5.75%, 8/1/24    1,265,178  
 85,000   NY Dorm Auth. Rev. Series 2002 (FHA insured), 4.00%, 2/1/12    84,734  
 950,000   NY Cos. Tobacco Trust IV Settlement Pass-Thru Rev. Series 2005-A, 4.25%, 6/1/21    940,301  
 505,000   NY Unrefunded Balance G.O. Series 1996-G, 5.75%, 2/1/17    516,463  
     NY Tobacco Settlement Fing. Corp Asset-Backed Rev.:       
 500,000     Series 2003-B1, 4.00%, 6/1/07    506,840  
 160,000     Series 2003-C1, 5.00%, 6/1/11    162,045  
 250,000     Series 2003-C1, 5.25%, 6/1/13    262,347  
 500,000     Series 2003-C1, 5.50%, 6/1/14    533,420  
 500,000   Westchester Tobacco Settlement Fing. Corp Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2005, 4.50%, 6/1/21    499,525  

 4,942,677  

 
  North Carolina (0.3%)
 270,000   Mecklenburg Co. Indus. Facs. & Pollution Ctrl. Fin. Auth. Rev. Series 1993 (Fluor Corp. Proj.), 5.25%, 12/1/09    270,435  
 250,000   NC Med. Care Commission Hosp. Rev. Series 1995 (Gaston Memorial Hsop. Proj.), 5.50%, 2/15/19    256,707  
 500,000   NC Med. Care Commission Hlth. Care Hsg. Rev. Series 2004-A (The ARC of NC Proj.), 4.65%, 10/1/14    498,215  

 1,025,357  

 
  Ohio (2.4%)
 2,780,000   Akron C.O.P. Series 1996 (Akron Baseball Stadium Proj.), 6.90%, 12/1/16 (5)    2,955,891  
 75,000   Akron Waterworks Rev. Refunding Series 1996 (MBIA insured), 4.80%, 3/1/07    76,601  
 1,235,000   Bellefontaine Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 1993 (Mary Rutan Hlth. Assoc.), 6.00%, 12/1/13    1,239,001  
 295,000   Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port. Auth. Dev. Rev. Series 1999A (Port of Cleveland Bond Fund Capital       
       Imprv. Proj.), 5.375%, 5/15/19    298,044  
     Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port. Auth. Dev. Rev. :       
 700,000     Series 2004D (Garfield Heights Proj.), 5.25%, 5/15/23    701,652  
 610,000     Series 2004E (Meyers Univ. Proj.), 4.65%, 5/15/14    610,872  
 530,000     Series 2004E (Meyers Univ. Proj.), 5.60%, 5/15/25    537,902  
 275,000     Series 2005B (Fairmount Proj.), 5.125%, 5/15/25    271,799  
 550,000   Dayton Airport Rev. Refunding Series 1995 (Cox-Dayton Intl. Proj.)(Ambac insured), 5.25%, 12/1/15    557,233  
 1,000,000   Dayton Special Facs. Rev. Refunding Series 1998A (Emery Air Freight Proj.), 5.625%, 2/1/18    1,060,310  

 8,309,305  


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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Oklahoma (2.7%)
     Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tax Rev. Series 2004A:         
 660,000     5.00%, 9/1/08    662,284  
 500,000     6.50%, 9/1/16    520,840  
     Langston Econ. Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 2005A (Langston Univ. Proj.) (ACA insured):       
 1,000,000     5.00%, 5/1/30    1,003,740  
 250,000     5.00%, 5/1/35    249,490  
     Comanche Co. Hosp. Auth. Rev.:       
 415,000     Series 1993A (Connie Lee insured), 5.375%, 7/1/23    421,540  
 200,000     Refunding Series 2004 (Radian insured), 3.75%, 7/1/06    200,774  
     Norman Regl. Hosp. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1996A (MBIA insured):       
 1,500,000     5.625%, 9/1/16    1,561,095  
 250,000     5.625%, 9/1/21    259,810  
     OK Dev. Fin. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Series 2003A (Duncan Regl. Hosp. Proj.):       
 670,000     4.00%, 12/1/05    670,965  
 800,000     4.00%, 12/1/06    805,448  
 200,000     5.00%, 10/1/05    200,008  
 335,000   Stillwater Med. Ctr. Auth. Rev. Series 2005, 4.50%, 5/15/07    339,365  
 1,345,000   Tulsa Industrial Auth. Educ. Fac. Rev. Refunding Series 1999B (Holland Hall School Proj.), 5.00%, 12/1/14    1,389,479  
 995,000   Valley View Hosp. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1996, 6.00%, 8/15/14    1,030,352  

 9,315,190  

 
  Oregon (1.0%)
 3,005,000   Cow Creek Band Umpqua Tribe of Indians Rev. Series 1998B (Ambac insured), 5.10%, 7/1/12    3,040,008  
 200,000   Klamath Falls Intercmnty. Hosp. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 2002 (Merle West Med. Ctr. Proj.),       
       5.20%, 9/1/09    205,912  
 310,000   OR Hsg. & Cmty. Svcs. Dept. Mtg. Rev. Series 2000K, 5.70%, 7/1/22    313,918  

 3,559,838  

 
  Pennsylvania (5.4%)
 200,000   Abington Co. School Dist. G.O. Series 1997 (FGIC insured), 5.125%, 5/15/26    204,856  
     Allegheny Co. Hosp. Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 2003-A (Ohio Valley Gen. Hosp. Proj.):       
 245,000     3.30%, 4/1/08    241,440  
 135,000     3.875%, 4/1/10    134,310  
 115,000   Allegheny Co. Redev. Auth. Tax Alloc. Rev. Series 2000-B (Waterfront Proj.), 5.75%, 12/15/05    115,536  
 500,000   Beaver Co. Area School Dist. G.O. Series 2001, (FGIC insured), 4.85%, 1/15/19    507,820  
     Beaver Co. Indus. Dev. Auth. Pollution Ctrl. Rev.:       
 240,000     Series 1977 (St. Joe Minerals Corp. Proj.), 6.00%, 5/1/07    244,296  
 300,000     Series 1995-A (Ambac insured) (OH Edison Beaver Valley Proj.), 7.05%, 10/1/20    306,954  
 1,150,000     Refunding Series 1995A (Toledo Edison Proj.), 7.75%, 5/1/20    1,178,244  
 565,000   Chartiers Valley Industrial & Commercial Dev. Auth. Rev. Refuning Series 2003-A       
       (Friendship Village South Proj.), 4.75%, 8/15/11    571,859  
 85,000   Delaware Co. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Series 1994 (Crozer-Chester Proj.)(MBIA insured), 5.30%, 12/15/20    85,301  
 2,750,000   Grove City Area Hosp. Auth. Rev. Series 1998 (United Cmnty. Hosp. Proj.), 5.25%, 7/1/12    2,764,437  
     Horizon Hosp. System Auth. Hosp. Rev. Series 1996 (Horizon Hosp. Sys.):       
 715,000     6.15%, 5/15/08    740,161  
 710,000     6.25%, 5/15/09    734,900  
 1,145,000     6.30%, 5/15/11    1,185,350  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


35



     Sit Tax-Free Income Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     Lehigh Co. General Purpose Auth.:         
 500,000     Rev. Refunding Series 1996-B (Cedar Crest College), 6.65%, 4/1/17    514,305  
 610,000     Rev. Series 2004-A (Good Shepherd Group), 4.00%, 11/1/09    615,941  
 500,000   McKean Co. Hosp. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1994 (Bradford Hosp. Proj.) (ACA insured), 6.00%, 10/1/13    505,045  
 250,000   Montgomery Co. Indus. Dev. Auth. Retirement Cmnty. Rev. Series 1998, 5.25%, 11/15/28    254,248  
     PA Hgr. Educ. Fac. Auth. Hlth. Svcs. Rev. Series 1996-A (Allegheny Delaware Valley Obligated Group, Inc.) (MBIA insured):       
 150,000     5.500%, 11/15/08    159,006  
 3,890,000     5.875%, 11/15/16    4,077,226  
     PA Higher Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series (Widener Univ. Proj.):       
 100,000     3.00%, 7/15/07    99,476  
 190,000     3.10%, 7/15/08    188,149  
 590,000   PA Hgr. Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 2000 (Univ. of the Arts Proj.) (Radian insured), 5.75%, 3/15/30    631,766  
 650,000   PA Water Auth. Rev. Series 1999 (FGIC insured), 4.85%, 11/1/22    650,670  
 1,000,000   Philadelphia Hosp. & Hgr. Educ. Fac. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Series 1993-A (Temple Univ. Hosp. Proj.), 6.50%, 11/15/08    1,048,400  
 1,200,000   Washington Co. Auth. Rev. Series 1999, 6.15%, 12/1/29    1,278,948  

 19,038,644  

 
  Puerto Rico (0.4%)
 1,250,000   Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Swr. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1995, 5.00%, 7/1/19    1,283,238  

 
  Rhode Island (0.5%)
 995,000   RI Hsg. & Mtg. Fin. Corp. Rental Hsg. Program Rev. Series 1993A (Section 8), 5.65%, 10/1/08    996,264  
 260,000   RI Clean Water Protection Fin. Agy. Pooled Lien Rev. Series 1995A (MBIA insured), 5.375%, 10/1/15    265,655  
 260,000   RI Hlth. & Educ. Bldg. Corp. Rev. Series 1997 (Steere House Proj.), 5.375%, 7/1/07    264,423  
 280,000   RI Hlth. & Educ. Bldg. Corp. Rev. Series 1996 (Roger Williams Univ.)(Connie Lee insured), 5.375%, 11/15/24    291,206  

 1,817,548  

 
  South Carolina (0.7%)
     Newberry Investing Children’s Educ. Installment Rev. Series 2005 (Newberry Co. School Dist. Proj.):       
 500,000     3.50%, 12/1/07    499,850  
 245,000     4.00%, 12/1/08    247,514  
 1,000,000     5.25%, 12/1/21    1,043,990  
 650,000   SC Educ. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 1996A (Furman Univ. Proj.)(MBIA insured), 5.50%, 10/1/26    676,260  

 2,467,614  

 
  South Dakota (0.5%)
 1,350,000   SD Hlth. & Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev Series 2001C (Sioux Valley Hosp. & Health Sys. Proj.) (LOC US Bank) (Mandatory Put 11/1/06), 4.85%, 11/1/19    1,362,447  
 400,000   SD Hlth. & Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 1994 (Huron Regional Med. Ctr. Proj.), 7.25%, 4/1/20    404,964  

 1,767,411  

 
  Tennessee (2.5%)
 750,000   Johnson City Power Board Elec. Sys. Rev. Sub Antic Notes Series 2005, 3.50%, 9/1/10    741,833  
 240,000   Metro Govt. Nashville & Davidson Co. Indus. Dev. Brd. Rev. Refunding Series 2001A (GNMA collateralized), 6.625%, 3/20/36    264,924  
     Shelby Co. Hlth, Educ. & Hsg. Fac. Board Multifamily Hsg. Rev.:   (CME Memphis Apts. Proj.):       
       (CME Memphis Apts. Proj.):       
 1,850,000         Senior Series 1998A, 5.35%, 1/1/19 (8) (9)    933,677  
 7,875,000         Senior Series 1998A, 5.55%, 1/1/29 (8) (9)    3,915,056  
 1,630,000         Subordinate Series 1998C, 6.00%, 1/1/29 (8) (9)    28,525  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     (Eastwood Park Apts. Proj.):         
 1,000,000     Senior Series 1995 A2, 6.40%, 9/1/25 (8) (9)    694,680  
 405,000     Subordinate Series 1995C, 7.50%, 9/1/25 (8) (9)    40,500  
     (Raleigh Forest & Sherwood Apts. Proj.):       
 2,670,000     Senior Series 1996A, 6.60%, 1/1/26 (8) (9)    2,250,677  
 610,000     Subordinate Series 1996C, 7.25%, 1/1/26 (8) (9)    61,000  

   8,930,872  

 
  Texas (13.2%)
 2,500,000   Arlington Special Oblig. Rev. Series 2005-A (Special Tax-Dallas Cowboys Proj.), 5.00%, 8/15/34    2,704,425  
     Austin Convention Enterprises, Inc. (Convention Ctr.) Revenue:       
 750,000     Series 2001-A (Convention Center), 6.375%, 1/1/16    792,090  
 850,000     Series 2001-B (ZC Specialty Ins. Co.), 5.75%, 1/1/16    908,242  
 500,000     Series 2001-B (ZC Specialty Ins. Co.), 6.00%, 1/1/23    534,075  
 20,000   Austin Utilities System Rev. Refunding Series 1993 (MBIA insured), 5.25%, 5/15/18    20,032  
 1,000,000   Bell Co. Hlth. Fac. Dev. Corp. Retirement Fac. Rev. Series 1998 (Buckner Retirement Services, Inc. Obligated Group, Proj.), 5.00%, 11/15/11    1,034,130  
     Beaumont HA Multifamily Mtg. Rev. Series 1993-A (Section 8):       
 385,000     6.65%, 11/1/07    375,729  
 590,000     6.75%, 11/1/10    554,476  
 1,500,000   Bexar Co. Hlth. Fac. Dev. Corp. Rev. Refunding Series 1993 (Incarnate Word Hlth. Svcs. Proj.) (FSA insured), 6.10%, 11/15/23    1,569,720  
     Bexar Co. HFC Multifamily Hsg. Rev.:       
 570,000     Subordinated Series 2000-C (Honey Creek Apts. Proj.), 8.00%, 4/1/30    571,425  
 170,000   Subordinated Series 2001-B (American Oppty. Hsg. Dublin Kingswood & Waterford Apts. Proj.), 7.50%, 12/1/14    175,836  
 545,000   Bexar Co. Rev. Series 2000 (Venue Proj.)(MBIA insured), 5.75%, 8/15/22    585,041  
 650,000   Brazos River Hbr. Nav. Dist Rev. Series 2002-B-2 (Dow Chemical Co. Proj.), 4.75%, 5/15/33    665,359  
 6,268,000   Dallas HFC Multifamily Mtg. Rev. Series 1998-A (GNMA collateralized) (Towne Ctr. Apts. Proj.), 6.75%, 10/20/32    6,797,709  
 200,000   Denison Hosp. Rev. Series 1997 (Texoma Med. Ctr., Inc. Proj.), 6.125%, 8/15/17    203,910  
 200,000   Fort Bend Co. Utility Dist. No. 30 G.O. Refunding Series 1996 (Radian insured), 5.90%, 9/1/15    200,404  
 500,000   Harris Co. Rev. Refunding Sr. Lien Series 2005-A (Toll Road Proj.) (FSA insured), 5.25%, 8/15/35    524,045  
     Hidalgo Co. Hlth. Svcs. Rev. Series 2005 (Mission Hosp., Inc. Proj.):       
 255,000     4.00%, 8/15/06    255,706  
 515,000     4.00%, 2/15/07    516,828  
 700,000     5.00%, 8/15/19    706,636  
 750,000   Houston Cmnty. College G.O. Refunding Series 2005, 5.00%, 2/15/12    767,587  
 500,000   Lewisville Combination Contract Rev. Refunding Series 2004 (ACA insured), 5.75%, 9/1/12    547,230  
 71,421   Midland HFC Single Family Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1992 A-2, 8.45%, 12/1/11    73,652  
     Mesquite Hlth. Fac. Dev. Corp. Retirement Fac. Rev. (Christian Care Ctr. Proj.):       
 1,000,000     Series 1996-A, 6.30%, 2/15/12    1,014,170  
 755,000     Series 2000-A, 7.00%, 2/15/10    805,562  
 500,000   North Central Hlth. Fac. Dev. Corp. Rev. Refunding Series 1995 (Baylor Hlth. Care Sys.), 5.50%, 5/15/13    516,540  
 7,272,000   Nortex Hsg. Fin. Corp. Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 1999 (GNMA collateralized) (Highland Oaks Apts. Proj.), 6.75%, 9/20/32    7,846,852  
 266,760   Odessa HFC Single Family Mtg. Rev. Refunding Series 1992-B Class B-2, 8.125%, 11/1/11    275,960  
 500,000   Red River Auth. Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Refunding Series 1991 (AMBAC insured), 5.20%, 7/1/11    510,915  
     Richardson Hosp. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Baylor/Richardson Proj.):       
 500,000     5.50%, 12/1/18    517,575  
 1,375,000     5.625%, 12/1/28    1,415,631  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


37



     Sit Tax-Free Income Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 315,000   Tarrant Co. Hlth. Facs. Dev. Corp. Rev. Series 1997-A (So. Central Nursing Proj.), 6.00%, 1/1/37      346,169  
 515,000   Tarrant Co. Hlth. Fac. Dev. Corp. Hosp. Rev. Series 2000 (Adventist Hlth. Sys. Proj.), 5.80%, 11/15/05    516,895  
     Tarrant Co. HFC Multifamily Hsg. Rev:       
 530,000     Senior Series 2001-A (Westridge Apts. Proj.), 5.50%, 6/1/11    241,230  
 490,000     Subordinate Series 2001-C (Crossroads Apt. Proj.), 7.25%, 12/1/36 (8)(9)    146,682  
 2,000,000   Tomball Hosp. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1993, 6.125%, 7/1/23    2,026,400  
     TX Affordable Hsg. Corp. Multifamily Hsg. Rev:       
 845,000       Senior Series 2001-A (NHT / GTEX Proj.)(MBIA insured), 4.10%, 10/1/08    865,077  
 740,000       Junior Series 2001-B (NHT / GTEX Proj.), 6.75%, 10/1/16 (8)(9)    148,052  
     TX Dept. Hsg. & Cmnty. Affairs Multifamily Hsg. Rev.:       
 850,000     Senior Series 1996-A (Harbors & Plumtree Apts. Proj.), 6.35%, 7/1/16    873,460  
 3,610,000     Senior Series 1996-A (Harbors & Plumtree Apts. Proj.), 6.45%, 7/1/26    3,707,434  
 855,000     Subordinate Series 1996-C (Harbors & Plumtree Apts. Proj.), 7.375%, 7/1/26    873,630  
 730,000   TX Public Property Fin. Corp. Mental Hlth. & Mental Retardation Rev. Series 1996, 6.20%, 9/1/16    749,666  
 695,000   TX Turnnpike Auth. Rev. Series 1995 (George Bush Turnpike Proj.)(FGIC insured), 5.00%, 1/1/25    704,695  
     TX Water Dev. Brd. State Revolving Fund Sr. Lien Rev.:       
 500,000   Series 1996-A, 5.25%, 7/15/17    507,805  
 250,000   Series 1996-B, 5.125%, 7/15/18    255,580  
 295,000   Tyler Hlth. Facs. Dev. Corp. Rev. Series 1997-B (East TX Med. Ctr. Proj.), 5.60%, 11/1/27    311,762  

   46,262,029  

 
  Utah (0.7%)
 725,000   Eagle Mountain Water & Sewer Rev. Refunding Series 2000 (ACA insured), 5.60%, 11/15/13    775,039  
     Salt Lake Co. College Rev. (Westminster College Proj.):       
 1,000,000     Series 1997, 5.75%, 10/1/27    1,042,420  
       Series 1999:       
 120,000       5.15%, 10/1/11    126,492  
 125,000       5.20%, 10/1/12    131,139  
 130,000       5.25%, 10/1/13    135,983  
 240,000   UT Hsg. Finance Agy. Multifamily Refunding Rev. Series 1996A (Section 8) (FHA insured), 6.10%, 7/1/22    248,501  

   2,459,574  

 
  Vermont (0.3%)
     VT Educ. & Hlth. Bldgs. Financing Agency Rev.:       
 420,000     Series 1998 (Norwich Univ. Proj.), 5.13%, 7/1/09    437,392  
 150,000     Series 2002A (Developmental & Mental Hlth. Proj.), 4.375%, 6/15/07    149,660  
 400,000     Series 2003A (Vermont Law School Proj.), 5.00%, 1/1/13    411,068  

   998,120  

 
  Virginia (1.0%)
 415,000   Alexandria Industrial Dev. Auth. Rev. Pollution Control Refunding Series 1994 (Potomac Electric Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.375%, 2/15/24    418,112  
 650,000   Chesapeake Hosp. Auth. Fac. Rev. Refunding Series 2004A (Chesapeake Gen. Hosp. Proj.), 4.25%, 7/1/16    623,896  
 250,000   Chesterfield Co. Industrial Dev. Auth. Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Series 1987A Rmktg. (VA Elec. & Power Co. Proj.), 5.875%, 6/1/17    272,145  
 385,000   Hanover Co. Indus. Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 1995 (Bon Secours Hlth. Sys. Proj.), 5.50%, 8/15/25    393,485  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     Prince William Co. Indus. Dev. Auth. Educ. Fac. Rev. Series 2003 (Catholic Diocese Arlington):         
 1,000,000     4.375%, 10/1/13    1,000,670  
 100,000     5.00%, 10/1/18    101,814  
     VA Tobacco Settlement Fing. Corp Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2005:       
 500,000     5.25%, 6/1/19    518,385  
 250,000     5.50%, 6/1/26    260,252  

   3,588,759  

 
  Washington (0.7%)
 200,000   Energy Northwest Wind Proj. Rev. Series 2001B, 4.55%, 7/1/06    201,284  
 350,000   Skagit Co. Public Hosp. Rev Refunding Series 2003, 3.75%, 12/1/05    350,070  
 500,000   Skagit Co. Public Hosp. Dist. No. 001 Rev. Series 2005 (Skagit Valley Hosp. Proj.), 5.50%, 12/1/13    534,610  
 125,000   Sumner Impt. Dist. No. 70 Special Assessment Series 2005, 2.75%, 1/15/22    124,768  
 500,000   WA HFC Nonprofit Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1995A (Horizon House Proj.), 6.125%, 7/1/27    513,215  
 260,000   WA Hgr. Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Univ. Puget Sound Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.375%, 10/1/30    273,073  
 400,000   WA Tobacco Settlement Fing. Corp Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2002, 5.00%, 6/1/08    411,032  

   2,408,052  

 
  West Virginia (1.0%)
 3,500,000   Pleasants Co. Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Series 1995C (Monongahela Pwr. Co.), 6.15%, 5/1/15    3,574,795  

 
  Wisconsin (3.9%)
 30,000   WI Hsg. & Econ. Dev. Auth. Home Ownership Rev. Series 1997A, 6.00%, 3/1/17    31,124  
 1,000,000   WI HEDA Hsg. Rev. Series 1993C (MBIA insured)(Section 8), 5.80%, 11/1/13    1,014,340  
     WI Hlth. & Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev.:       
 550,000     Series 1995 (Franciscan Sisters Proj.)(Connie Lee insured), 5.50%, 2/15/14    562,067  
 335,000     Series 1996 (Meriter Hosp., Inc. Proj.), 6.00%, 12/1/06    338,387  
 750,000     Refunding Series 1997B, (United Hlth. Grp., Inc. Proj.), 5.50%, 12/15/20    795,810  
 195,000     Series 1998 (Lawrence Univ. Proj.), 5.125%, 4/15/28    195,312  
 520,000     Series 1999 (FH Hlth. Care Dev. Inc Proj.), 5.625%, 11/15/09    540,124  
       Series 1999 (Kenosha Hosp. & Med. Ctr., Inc. Proj.):       
 670,000       5.00%, 5/15/06    677,383  
 705,000       5.10%, 5/15/07    724,395  
 740,000       5.15%, 5/15/08    770,207  
 820,000       5.35%, 5/15/10    871,357  
 865,000       5.45%, 5/15/11    917,367  
 1,510,000     Series 1999A (Aurora Hlth. Care Proj), 5.60%, 2/15/29    1,549,638  
 200,000     Series 1999B (Aurora Hlth. Care Proj), 5.50%, 2/15/15    207,192  
 500,000     Series 1999B (Aurora Hlth. Care Proj)(ACA insured), 5.625%, 2/15/29    512,705  
 780,000     Series 1999 (FH Hlth. Care Dev., Inc. Proj.), 6.25%, 11/15/28    864,162  
 900,000     Series 1999 (Divine Savior, Inc. Proj.)(ACA insured), 5.70%, 6/1/28    933,381  
       Series 2001 (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc. Proj.):       
 150,000       5.00%, 7/1/06    151,918  
 550,000       6.00%, 7/1/17    591,652  
 340,000       6.00%, 7/1/21    362,906  
 105,000     Series 2004A (Three Pillars Sr. Living Proj.), 4.15%, 8/15/11    103,601  
 450,000     Series 2004 (Blood Ctr. Southeastern Proj.), 5.50%, 6/1/24    473,071  
 600,000     Series 2005 (Vernon Mem. Hlth. Care Inc. Proj.), 4.65%, 3/1/15    598,032  

   13,786,131  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Wyoming (0.2%)
 615,000   Sweetwater Co. Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Refunding Series 1996A (Idaho Pwr. Co. Proj.), 6.05%, 7/15/26      637,195  

 
  Total municipal bonds (cost: $350,075,146) 344,700,966

 
  Closed-end Mutual Funds (0.6%) (2)
 98,000   Blackrock Insured Municipal Term Trust 2008    1,544,480  
 18,000   Blackrock NY Insured Municipal Term Trust 2008    280,260  
 20,000   Van Kampen Muni Income Trust    175,400  
 20,000   Van Kampen Sector Muni Trust    253,600  

 
  Total closed-end mutual funds (cost: $2,283,221) 2,253,740

 
  Short-term Securities (2.6%) (2)
 4,660,416   Dreyfus Tax-Exempt Cash Management Fund, 2.37%    4,660,416  
 2,250,000   SD Hlth. & Educ. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 2004 (Avera Hlth. Proj.), variable rate, 7/1/24    2,250,000  
 2,100,000   SD Hlth. & Educ. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 2004 (Avera Hlth. Proj.), variable rate, 7/1/30    2,100,000  

 
  Total short-term securities (cost: $9,010,415) 9,010,416

 
  Total investments in securities (cost: $361,368,782) (7) $355,965,122

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
      Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

      Senior Portfolio Managers
      Michael C. Brilley    •   Debra A. Sit, CFA   •   Paul J. Jungquist, CFA


        The Sit Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund provided a +2.78% return for the six months ended September 30, 2005, compared with a return of +1.81% for the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index. The Fund’s 30-day SEC yield was 4.31% and its 12-month distribution rate was 4.21%, compared with 4.49% and 4.33%, respectively, six months ago.

        Despite four federal funds rate increases totaling 100 basis points, municipal yields were fairly stable during the period. Short term tax-exempt yields rose approximately 0.30%, longer term yields fell approximately 0.20% and intermediate yields were little changed. The Fund benefited from its holdings in several distinct sectors, including the multifamily housing, hospital, industrial revenue, lease, and other revenue sectors, the latter which includes tax increment bonds. These sectors saw price stability or gains as investors continued to seek yield. Sectors which underperformed included the single family housing sector, as prepayment fears offset the potential for price gains, and the Fund’s lower yielding general obligation bond holdings.

        During the period, several issues held by the Fund were refunded or advance refunded. Multifamily sector holdings decreased by 8.7% to 23.2%, industrial revenue bonds decreased by 1.5% to 6.2%, and general obligation and education issues both decreased by about 1.0%. A number of prerefunded holdings were sold, taking advantage of price gains. Nonetheless, the Fund held a 5.7% weighting in that sector at the end of September, compared to 0.6% six months ago. Purchases focused on securities that provided attractive risk-adjusted yields. Hospital and lease holdings both increased by just over 2.0% to 21.6% and 4.1%, respectively, while single family bonds increased by 3.0% to 5.8%. Along with the refunding activity and sales, nonrated holdings decreased by 5.9% to 31.4%. The Fund’s average credit quality remains A.

        We expect interest rates to move higher in 2006 as economic growth remains solid with rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina and inflation concerns increase as higher energy prices work their way into the system. The Fund’s implied duration was 4.1 years, which was little changed from six months ago, and is relatively short to reduce the risk of price depreciation as interest rates rise. In addition, this short duration will allow the Fund to take advantage of attractive reinvestment opportunities at higher yield levels in the coming year.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY

        The investment objective of the Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund is to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal regular income tax and Minnesota regular personal income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital.

        During normal market conditions, the Fund invests 100% of its net assets in municipal securities that generate interest income that is exempt from regular federal income tax and Minnesota regular personal income tax. The Fund anticipates that substantially all of its distributions to its shareholders will be exempt as such. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax (“AMT”), up to 20% of the Fund’s income may be alternative minimum taxable income.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

Net Asset Value 9/30/05:   $10.16 Per Share    
3/31/05:  $10.09 Per Share 
Total Net Assets:  $251.0 Million 
30-day SEC Yield:  4.31 
Tax Equivalent Yield:  7.20(1) 
12-Month Distribution Rate:  4.21 
Average Maturity:  12.5 Years 
Duration to Estimated Avg. Life:  3.7 Years(2) 
Implied Duration:  4.1 Years(2) 
 
(1)    For individuals in the 35.0% federal tax and 7.85% MN tax brackets
(2)    See next page.

PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE
(% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS)


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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
MN Tax-Free
Income Fund
Lehman
5-Year Muni.
Bond Index
Lipper
MN Muni. Bond
Fund Index



3 Month**         0.51%        -0.10%       -0.14%    
6 Month**   2.78   1.81   n/a  
1 Year   4.80   1.45   3.88  
5 Years   5.42   5.13   5.72  
10 Years   5.16   4.96   5.21  
Inception   5.26   4.99   5.00  
   (12/1/93)  

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
MN Tax-Free
Income Fund
Lehman
5-Year Muni.
Bond Index
Lipper
MN Muni. Bond
Fund Index



1 Year          4.80%          1.45%          3.88%    
5 Years   30.21   28.40   32.07  
10 Years   65.35   62.34   66.17  
Inception   83.44    77.89   78.19  
   (12/1/93)  
 
*As of 9/30/05. **Not annualized.


Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index. The Lipper returns are obtained from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a large independent evaluator of mutual funds.

(2)     Duration is a measure which reflects estimated price sensitivity to a given change in interest rates. For example, for an interest rate change of 1%, a portfolio with a duration of 5 years would be expected to experience a price change of 5%. Estimated average life duration is based on current interest rates and the Adviser’s assumptions regarding the expected average life of individual securities held in the portfolio. Implied duration is calculated based on historical price changes of securities held by the Fund. The Adviser believes that the portfolio’s implied duration is a more accurate estimate of price sensitivity provided interest rates remain within their historical range. If interest rates exceed the historical range, the estimated average life duration may be a more accurate estimate of price sensitivity.


GROWTH OF $10,000

The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (12/1/93) and held until 9/30/05 would have grown to $18,344 in the Fund or $17,789 in the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.


QUALITY RATINGS
(% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS)

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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
Municipal Bonds (93.1%) (2)
  Education/Student Loan (3.5%)
 1,000,000   Minneapolis Rev. Series 1997-A (Univ. Gateway Proj.), 5.25%, 12/1/17      1,040,710  
     Minnesota Higher Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev.:       
 750,000     Series 1998-4T (College of St. Benedict), 5.35%, 3/1/20    757,755  
 100,000     Series 1998-4R (St. Olaf College), 5.25%, 10/1/23    101,766  
 458,000     Lease Rev. Series 1999-5A (Concordia University), 5.25%, 4/25/14    459,896  
 700,000     Series 1999-4Y (Augsburg College), 5.05%, 10/1/13    721,063  
 150,000     Series 1999-4Y (Augsburg College), 5.20%, 10/1/16    154,138  
 75,000     Series 1999-4Y (Augsburg College), 5.30%, 10/1/27    76,855  
 700,000     Series 2005-6C (Augsburg College), 5.00%, 5/1/23    723,667  
 100,000     Series 1999-4Z (Northwestern Hlth. Services University), 4.875%, 10/1/09    101,799  
 275,000     Series 1999-4Z (Northwestern Hlth. Services University), 5.20%, 10/1/13    279,067  
 100,000     Series 2000-5D (College Art & Design), 5.75%, 5/1/08    105,134  
 50,000     Series 1998-4T (St. Benedict College), 5.125%, 3/1/13    50,526  
 110,000     Series 1996-4A1 (University of St. Thomas), 5.625%, 10/1/21    112,142  
       Series 2004-5U (St. Mary's Univ.):       
 200,000       2.00%, 10/1/05    199,994  
 270,000       3.75%, 10/1/13    263,879  
 310,000   Northfield Lease Rev. Series 1999-A (Village School Proj.), 7.50%, 12/1/24    246,754  
 550,000   Ramsey Lease Rev. Series 2004-A (Pact Charter School Proj.), 5.65%, 12/1/13    556,044  
     St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Lease Rev.:       
 120,000     Series 1999 (St. Paul Academy & Summit School Proj.), 5.50%, 10/1/24    125,288  
 825,000     Series 2001-A (Cmty. of Peace Academy Proj.), 6.375%, 12/1/11    830,544  
 750,000     Series 2001-A (Cmty. of Peace Academy Proj.), 7.00%, 12/1/15    765,540  
 350,000     Series 2001-A (Cmty. of Peace Academy Proj.), 7.375%, 12/1/19    360,622  
 415,000     Series 2002-A (New Spirit Charter School Proj.), 6.50%, 12/1/12    420,636  
 100,000   Victoria Private School Fac. Rev. Series 1999-A (Holy Family Catholic H.S. Proj.), 5.20%, 9/1/11    101,107  
     Winona Port. Auth. Lease Rev. Series 1999-A (Bluffview Montessori School Proj.):       
 80,000   5.80%, 12/1/06    81,959  
 85,000   5.90%, 12/1/07    88,631  
 165,000   8.00%, 12/1/24    174,012  

 8,899,528  

 
  Escrowed to Maturity/Prerefunded (5.7%)
 515,000   Carver Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hsg. & Dev. Gross Rev. Ltd.Tax G.O. (Chanhassen Apts. Proj.), 7.00%, 1/1/25    530,677  
     Cloquet Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 2001-A (HADC Proj.):       
 60,000     6.25%, 2/1/06    60,610  
 60,000     6.50%, 2/1/07    62,430  
 75,000     7.10%, 2/1/10    79,337  
 180,000   Dakota Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding (Walnut Trails Apts. Proj.), Subordinate Series 1995-C, 9.00%, 1/20/15 (4)    196,333  
 225,000   Goodhue Co. Econ. Dev. Auth. Rev. Series 1997-A (Courts Bldg. Proj.), 5.75%, 2/1/13    227,180  
     Inver Grove Heights Senior Hsg. Rev. (PHM/Inver Grove, Inc Proj):       
 105,000     Series 2001-A, 5.50%, 5/1/08    106,257  
 110,000     Series 2001-A, 5.50%, 11/1/08    111,317  
 65,000     Series 2001-B, 5.00%, 5/1/06    65,751  
 70,000     Series 2001-B, 5.25%, 5/1/07    70,823  
 75,000     Series 2001-B, 5.50%, 5/1/08    75,898  
 80,000     Series 2001-B, 5.60%, 5/1/09    80,965  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 70,000     Series 2001-B, 5.00%, 11/1/06      70,808  
 75,000     Series 2001-B, 5.50%, 11/1/08    75,898  
 80,000     Series 2001-B, 5.60%, 11/1/09    80,965  
 100,000     Series 2001-B, 7.00%, 11/1/31    101,325  
     Lake Crystal Public Utilities Comm. Electric Rev. Series 1998:       
 40,000     4.80%, 12/1/06    40,123  
 130,000     5.45%, 12/1/13    130,542  
 120,000     5.50%, 12/1/16    120,510  
 3,035,000   Little Canada Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 1997-A (Hsg. Alt. Dev. Co. Proj.), 6.10%, 12/1/17    3,168,024  
 1,685,000   Maplewood Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. (Volunteers of America Care Ctrs. Proj.), 7.375%, 10/1/12    1,702,035  
     Minnesota Higher Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev.:       
 125,000     Series 1992-3L1 (Carleton College), 5.75%, 11/1/12    127,111  
 425,000     Series 1996-4F1 (Augsburg College), 6.25%, 5/1/23    437,491  
 50,000     Series 1997-4J (Macalester College), 5.40%, 3/1/09    51,640  
 800,000     Series 1997-4L (St. John's University), 5.35%, 10/1/17    835,328  
 400,000     Series 1997-4L (St. John's University), 5.40%, 10/1/22    418,048  
     MN Public Facs. Auth. Wtr. Pollution Ctrl. Rev.: Series 1997:       
 70,000     Series 1996-B, 5.00%, 3/1/17    70,639  
 215,000     Series 1997, 5.00%, 3/1/12    220,988  
 105,000     Series 1997, 5.00%, 3/1/16    107,924  
     MN Agr. & Econ. Dev. Board Rev. Series 2000-A (Fairview Hlth. Care System Proj.):       
 320,000     6.375%, 11/15/22    366,621  
 360,000     6.375%, 11/15/29    412,448  
 630,000   Puerto Rico Childrens Trust Fund Tobacco Settlement Rev. Series 2000, 5.75%, 7/1/20    666,175  
 2,520,000   Shoreview Sr. Hsg. Rev. Series 1996 (Shoreview Sr. Residence Proj.), 7.25%, 2/1/26    2,603,790  
 810,000   Steele Co. Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 2000 (Elderly Hsg. Proj.), 6.625%, 6/1/20    872,516  

 14,348,527  

 
  General Obligation (3.9%)
 455,000   Albany Independent School Dist. No. 745 G.O. Series 2005-A, 3.25%, 9/1/06    455,878  
     Apple Valley Equipment Certficates G.O. Series 2004:       
 35,000     2.50%, 10/1/05    35,000  
 40,000     2.50%, 10/1/06    39,824  
 300,000   Becker Co. G.O. Refunding Series 2001, 3.75%, 2/1/06    301,005  
 40,000   Cold Spring G.O. Series 1998-B, 4.55%, 12/1/08    40,074  
 75,000   Cold Spring G.O. Series 2000, 5.15%, 2/1/09    76,453  
 100,000   Eagan G.O. Series 2000-A, 5.25%, 2/1/11    100,193  
 50,000   Hutchinson ISD No. 423 G.O. Series 1996-A, 5.85%, 2/1/18    52,864  
 50,000   Little Falls G.O. Series 1999-A, 5.00%, 2/1/11    50,872  
 50,000   Minneapolis Refunding G.O. Series 1993-A, 5.10%, 12/1/08    50,188  
 45,000   Minneapolis G.O. Series 1999 (Parking Ramp Proj.), 5.125%, 12/1/16    47,974  
 300,000   Minneapolis ISD No. 001 Series 1997, 5.00%, 2/1/09    302,019  
 4,000,000   MN G.O. Series 1997, 4.90%, 8/1/14    4,128,200  
 250,000   Montgomery ISD No. 394 G.O. Series 1997-A, 5.25%, 2/1/13    251,865  
 780,000   New Ulm ISD No. 088 Refunding G.O. Series 1998, 4.35%, 2/1/17    785,600  
 350,000   Owatonna ISD No. 761 G.O. Series 1996, 5.10%, 2/1/07    352,471  
 150,000   Sauk Rapids Tax Increment G.O. Series 1997-B, 5.25%, 8/1/12    152,614  
 1,000,000   Savage G.O. Series 1996-A, 5.35%, 2/1/07    1,007,890  
 130,000   St. Anthony G.O. Series 2004-B, 1.55%, 2/1/07    127,141  
 100,000   St. Cloud Infrastructure Mgmt. Fund G.O. Series 1997-C, 4.70%, 3/1/06    100,152  

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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     St. Paul Cap. Impt. G.O. Series 2005:         
 835,000     4.00%, 3/1/06    839,208  
 290,000     4.00%, 9/1/06    293,097  
 100,000   St. Paul ISD No. 625 G.O. Series 1998-A, 5.00%, 2/1/12    100,687  
 100,000   St. Paul Street Impt. Special Assessment G.O. Series 2000-B, 5.30%, 3/1/12    104,675  
 30,000   Winona Water & Sewer G.O. Series 1998-C, 4.90%, 2/1/13    30,192  

 9,826,136  

 
  Hospital/Health Care (21.6%)
     Aitkin Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 2001 (Riverwood Hlth. Care Ctr. Proj.):       
 250,000     6.00%, 2/1/06    251,262  
 250,000     6.25%, 2/1/07    255,232  
     Alexandria Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 2002-B (BSM Property - Bethany Home Proj.):       
 375,000     4.65%, 7/1/06    375,187  
 375,000     4.95%, 7/1/07    375,765  
     Bemidji Hosp. Fac. Rev. Refunding (North Country Hlth. Proj.):       
 110,000     Series 1995, 6.05%, 9/1/24    110,175  
 1,035,000     Series 1996, 5.625%, 9/1/21    1,068,430  
     Brooklyn Center Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 1993 (Maranatha Proj.):       
 50,000     6.75%, 12/1/05    50,170  
 500,000     7.50%, 12/1/10    501,900  
 200,000     7.60%, 12/1/18    200,568  
 305,000   Cambridge Hsg. & Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 1998-C (Grandview West Proj.), 5.25%, 10/1/08    309,621  
 905,000   Columbia Heights Multifamily & Health Care Fac. Rev. Series 1998 (Crest View Corp. Proj.), 5.75%, 9/1/11    904,593  
     Crookston Nursing Home & Multifamily Hsg. Rev Series 2002-A (Villa St. Vincent Proj.):       
 100,000     4.75%, 9/1/08    101,372  
 75,000     5.50%, 9/1/11    77,495  
     Cuyuna Range Hosp. Dist. Hlth. Fac. Gross Rev.:       
       Series 1999-A:       
 1,000,000       5.75%, 6/1/14    1,028,660  
 1,000,000       6.00%, 6/1/19    1,029,260  
 235,000     Series 2005, 4.50%, 6/1/13    233,677  
 1,500,000   Detroit Lakes Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 2004-E (Mankato Lutheran Proj.), 4.25%, 8/1/34    1,504,155  
 400,000   Duluth Econ. Dev. Auth. Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 2002 (St. Luke's Hosp. Proj.), 6.00%, 6/15/12    409,524  
 768,290   Duluth Sr. Hsg. Loan Participation Series 2004 (Lakeshore Proj.), 4.00%, 8/20/36    769,427  
     Elk River Rev. Series 1998 (Care Choice Member Proj.):       
 1,000,000     5.60%, 8/1/13    1,016,610  
 160,000     5.75%, 8/1/23    161,275  
 850,000   Fergus Falls Hlth. Care Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 1995 (Lake Region Hosp. Corp.), 6.40%, 12/1/15    869,669  
     Glencoe Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 2005 (Glencoe Regional Hlth. Svcs. Proj.):       
 280,000     3.60%, 4/1/08    278,642  
 915,000     4.15%, 4/1/12    910,105  
     Hastings Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 1998 (Augustana Home of Hastings Proj.):       
 115,000     5.10%, 11/1/09    113,814  
 120,000     5.20%, 11/1/10    118,656  
 135,000     5.40%, 11/1/12    133,408  
 140,000     5.50%, 11/1/13    138,510  
 1,000,000   Maple Grove Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 2005 (North Memorial Hlth. Care Proj.), 5.00%, 9/1/20    1,050,240  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     Maplewood Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Refunding Series 2005-A (VOA Care Centers Proj.):         
 100,000     4.00%, 10/1/06    100,073  
 250,000     4.00%, 10/1/07    249,442  
 255,000     4.125%, 10/1/08    253,381  
 300,000     4.375%, 10/1/09    298,587  
     Marshall Medical Center Gross Rev. (Weiner Memorial Medical Center Proj.):       
 305,000     Series 1999, 5.65%, 11/1/13    322,196  
 320,000     Series 1999, 5.70%, 11/1/14    337,347  
 150,000     Series 2003-B, 4.85%, 11/1/11    157,857  
 850,000     Series 2003-A, 5.85%, 11/1/23    923,304  
     Minneapolis & St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hlth. Care Sys. Rev. Series 2003 (Health Partners Proj.):       
 500,000     4.00%, 12/1/05    500,725  
 1,000,000     5.25%, 12/1/08    1,050,420  
 750,000     5.25%, 12/1/12    806,197  
 700,000     5.25%, 12/1/13    753,452  
 1,150,000     5.00%, 12/1/14    1,209,340  
 500,000     5.875%, 12/1/29    537,685  
 150,000   Minneapolis Hsg. & Hlth. Care Facs. Rev. Series 1997 (Augustana Chapel View Homes Proj.),       
       6.75%, 6/1/27    151,200  
     Minneapolis Hlth. Care Fac. Rev.:       
 1,045,000     Series 1993 (St. Olaf Res. Proj.), 7.00%,10/1/18    1,045,115  
 855,000     Series 1999 (Shelter Care Foundation Proj.), 6.00%, 4/1/10    849,032  
       Series 2004-A (Augustana Chapel View Homes Proj.):       
 270,000       3.50%, 1/1/06    269,428  
 280,000       4.00%, 1/1/07    278,466  
 315,000       5.20%, 1/1/11    317,854  
 500,000       5.75%, 1/1/19    508,320  
 500,000       5.80%, 1/1/24    507,260  
 400,000       5.50%, 12/1/30    399,968  
       Series 2005 (Jones-Harrison Residence Proj.):       
 105,000       3.50%, 4/1/07    104,905  
 110,000       3.50%, 10/1/07    109,857  
 1,470,000       5.40%, 10/1/25    1,450,199  
       Series 2005-E (Augustana Chapel View Homes Proj.):       
 190,000       4.00%, 6/1/08    190,631  
 200,000       4.20%, 6/1/09    201,160  
 205,000       4.40%, 6/1/10    206,400  
 220,000       4.55%, 6/1/11    222,277  
 240,000       4.80%, 6/1/13    242,155  
 250,000       4.90%, 6/1/14    251,642  
 255,000       5.00%, 6/1/15    257,249  
 270,000       5.10%, 6/1/16    272,668  
 285,000       5.25%, 6/1/17    288,320  
     MN Agr. & Econ. Dev. Board Hlth. Care Rev.:       
       Series 1999 (Benedictine Care Centers Proj.):       
 115,000       5.45%, 2/1/09    117,467  
 120,000       5.45%, 8/1/09    122,801  
 120,000       5.50%, 2/1/10    123,042  
 125,000       5.50%, 8/1/10    128,386  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     MN Agr. & Econ. Dev. Board Rev.:         
       Series 2000 (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Proj.):       
 410,000       5.80%, 8/1/08    431,804  
 750,000       6.55%, 8/1/16    828,330  
 770,000     Series 2002-B (Principal Custody Receipts Proj.), Zero coupon, 3.85% effective yield, 11/15/22    601,085  
       Series 2002 (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Proj.):       
 345,000       5.40%, 2/1/09    361,298  
 220,000       5.50%, 2/1/12    235,690  
       Series 2000-A (Fairview Hlth. Care Sys. Proj.):       
 645,000       5.625%. 11/15/05    646,999  
 590,000       5.70%, 11/15/06    606,101  
 10,000       6.375%, 11/15/22    10,953  
 20,000       6.375%, 11/15/29    21,752  
     New Hope Hlth. Care Facs. Rev. Series 1999 (St. Therese Home, Inc. Proj.):       
 45,000     Series 2003-B, 3.00%, 10/1/06    44,686  
 300,000     Series 2003-A, 5.90%, 10/1/23    310,773  
     New Hope Hlth. Care Facs. Rev. (MN Masonic Home North Ridge Proj.):       
 1,000,000     5.90%, 3/1/19    1,036,080  
 400,000     5.875%, 3/1/29    410,124  
     North Oaks Presbyterian Loan Participation:       
 599,856     Series 2004-B, 4.25%, 12/15/34    601,752  
 434,664     Series 2004-C, 4.38%, 12/15/34    436,038  
 290,602     Series 2004-D, 4.75%, 12/15/34    290,663  
     Northfield Hospital Rev. Series 2001-C:       
 1,080,000     6.00%, 11/1/13    1,168,052  
 50,000     6.00%, 11/1/21    53,349  
 3,100,000     6.00%, 11/1/26    3,285,783  
     Olmsted Co. Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 1998 (Olmsted Medical Ctr. Proj.):       
 775,000     5.45%, 7/1/13    797,746  
 900,000     5.55%, 7/1/19    920,259  
 240,000   Pine Island Hlth. Care Facs. Rev. Series 2001 (Olmsted Med. Ctr. Proj.), 5.00%, 7/1/10    246,516  
 75,000   Rochester Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. G.O. Series 1998-A (Mayo Foundation Proj.), 5.50%, 11/15/27    79,219  
     Rochester Hlth. Care & Hsg. Rev. Series 2003-A (Samaritan Bethany Inc. Proj.):       
 160,000     3.25%, 8/1/06    159,131  
 500,000     6.25%, 8/1/19    518,460  
     Shakopee Hlth. Care Facs. Rev. Series 2004 (St. Francis Regl. Med. Ctr. Proj.):       
 315,000     4.00%, 9/1/06    316,370  
 125,000     5.10%, 9/1/25    128,604  
     St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hlth. Care Rev. Series 1998 (Regions Hosp. Proj.):       
 800,000     5.00%, 5/15/08    824,200  
 250,000     5.00%, 5/15/10    258,475  
 1,340,000     5.20%, 5/15/13    1,377,708  
 2,050,000     5.25%, 5/15/18    2,091,164  
 580,000     5.30%, 5/15/28    588,584  
 1,000,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Series 2005 (Health East Proj.), 5.25%, 11/15/14    1,034,220  
 960,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Nursing Home Dev. Rev. Refunding Series 1996-C       
     (Franciscan Hlth. Cmmty. Proj., St. Mary's Home), 7.00%, 7/1/21    970,541  
     St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hlth. Care Rev. Series 2005 (Gillette Childrens Hosp. Proj.):       
 200,000     4.00%, 2/1/06    200,444  
 200,000     5.00%, 2/1/07    203,978  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 300,000     4.00%, 2/1/11      297,144  
 200,000     5.00%, 2/1/13    205,674  
 225,000     5.00%, 2/1/14    229,597  
 400,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hlth. Care Rev. Series 2001A (Model Cities Hlth. Ctr. Proj.), 6.50%, 11/1/11    415,364  
 440,000   St. Paul Port Auth. Lease Rev. Series 2005A (Health East Midway Campus Proj.), 5.00%, 5/1/10    444,070  
 150,000   White Bear Lake First Mtg. Rev. Series 2004 (Health East Care Ctr. Proj.), 2.75%, 11/1/06    148,350  

 54,300,340  

 
  Industrial / Pollution Control (6.2%)
 2,180,000   Anoka Co. Solid Waste Disp. Rev. Series 1987-A (Natl. Rural Util. Proj.), 6.95%, 12/1/08 (4)    2,191,925  
 1,305,000   Burnsville Solid Waste Rev. Refunding Series 2003-A (Freeway Transfer Inc. Proj.), 4.15%, 4/1/10 (4)    1,289,444  
 500,000   Cohasset Pollution Ctrl. Rev. Refunding Series 2004 (Allete, Inc. Proj.), 4.95%, 7/1/22    504,845  
 655,000   East Grand Forks Industrial Dev. Rev. Refunding Series 2001-B (Am. Crystal Sugar Proj.), 5.40%, 4/1/11    681,645  
 180,000   Guam Economic Dev. Auth. Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Series 2001-A, 5.00%, 5/15/22    183,220  
 1,000,000   Guam Econ. Dev. Auth. Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2001-B Zero Coupon, 5.20% Effective Yield on Purchase Date, 5/15/15    897,390  
 1,500,000   Hugo Industial Dev. Rev. Refunding Series 2002 (MN Union Builders Proj.), 7.75%, 3/1/17 (4)(8)(9)    747,900  
     MN Public Facs. Auth. Water Pollution Ctrl. Rev.:       
 85,000     Series 1997, 5.00%, 3/1/12    87,244  
 45,000     Series 1997, 5.00%, 3/1/16    46,073  
 185,000     Series 2001-A, 5.00%, 3/1/19    196,189  
 210,000   Medina Industrial Dev. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Temroc Metals, Inc. Proj.), 5.10%, 10/1/05 (4)    210,000  
     Owatonna Industrial Dev. Rev. Series 1997 (Slidell, Inc. Proj.):       
 280,000     7.25%, 5/1/14 (4)(8)(9)    140,311  
 505,000     7.375%, 5/1/17 (4)(8)(9)    252,323  
 20,000     7.375%, 5/1/20 (4)(8)(9)    9,976  
 10,000     7.50%, 5/1/24 (8)(9)    4,983  
 525,000   Puerto Rico Indus. Tourist, Educ., Medical and Environmental Control Facs. Financing Auth. Industrial Rev. Series 1998A (Guaynabo Warehouse for Emergencies Proj.), 4.35%, 7/1/06    529,006  
     Puerto Rico Childrens Trust Fund Tobacco Settlement Rev. :       
 300,000     Series 2002, 4.00%, 5/15/10    303,147  
 2,095,000     Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33    2,168,555  
 465,000   Roseville Dev. Rev. Refunding Series 2004 (Roseville Office Plaza Proj.), 4.625%, 8/1/12    472,547  
 265,000   Sauk Centre Industrial Dev. Rev. Series 1998 (Seluemed LLP Proj.)(LOC First Trust), 5.75%, 4/1/18 (4)    265,533  
 1,250,000   Seaway Port Auth. Duluth Dock & Wharf Rev. Refunding Series 2004 (Cargill, Inc. Proj.), 4.20%, 5/1/13    1,266,187  
     St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. District Cooling Rev. Series 1998-J:       
 150,000     4.75%, 3/1/08    153,550  
 95,000     5.125%, 3/1/12    98,710  
 500,000     5.35%, 3/1/18    516,760  
     Virgin Islands Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Asset-Backed Rev. Series 2001:       
 750,000   Zero Coupon, 4.95% Effective Yield on Purchase Date, 5/15/14    672,930  
 1,615,000     5.00%, 5/15/21    1,633,847  

 15,524,240  

 
  Insured (8.6%)
 50,000   Bemidji ISD No. 031 G.O. Series 1998 (FSA insured), 5.00%, 4/1/19    51,246  
 280,000   Elk River G.O. Series 1999-3A (FGIC Insured), 5.00%, 2/1/13    281,912  
     Goodhue Co. Econ. Dev. Auth. Lease Rev. Series 1998-A (MBIA insured):       
 450,000     4.65%, 2/1/12    452,399  
 475,000     4.70%, 2/1/13    477,613  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund
      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     Hastings Hlth. Care Fac. Rev. Series 1998 (Regina Med. Ctr.)(ACA insured):         
 565,000     5.25%, 9/15/18    576,916  
 240,000     5.30%, 9/15/28    243,466  
 20,000   Itasca Co. ISD No. 318 G.O. Series 1996 (MBIA insured), 5.20%, 2/1/10    20,038  
 100,000   Lake Crystal G.O. Series 2004-B (Ambac insured), 2.00%, 12/1/05    99,842  
 20,000   Marshall Lease Rev. Series 1998-A (Law Enforcement Ctr. Proj.)(MBIA insured), 4.40%, 2/1/06    20,026  
     Minneapolis & St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hlth. Care Sys. Rev. Series 1993-A       
       (Healthspan Hlth. Sys. Proj.) (Ambac insured):       
 175,000       5.00%, 11/15/13    175,420  
 3,205,000       4.75%, 11/15/18    3,210,352  
     Minneapolis & St. Paul Metro Airport Comm. Airport Rev. (Ambac insured):       
 250,000     Series 1998-A, 5.00%, 1/1/22    259,470  
 1,650,000     Series 1998-B, 5.25%, 1/1/13 (4)    1,722,435  
 650,000   MN HFA Single Family Mtg. Rev. Series 2001-A (MBIA insured), 5.35%, 7/1/17    668,597  
     NE Metro Intermediate School Dist. No. 916 C.O.P. Series 2004:       
 705,000     3.00%, 1/1/06    704,803  
 500,000     4.25%, 1/1/14    504,830  
 305,000   North Mankato Impt. G.O. Series 2000-A (FGIC insured), 4.75%, 2/1/10    306,726  
     Perham Gas Utility Rev. Series 1999 (Radian insured):       
 300,000     5.35%, 6/1/19    316,698  
 50,000     5.45%, 6/1/29    51,250  
 200,000   Puerto Rico Indus. Tourist Educ. Med. & Environmental Ctl. Facs. Rev. Series 1995-A       
       (Hosp. Auxilio Oblig. Group Proj.) (MBIA insured), 6.25%, 7/1/16    204,526  
 300,000   Scott Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Ltd. Special Benefits Tax Series 1997-B (River City Centre Proj.),       
       (Ambac insured), 5.45%, 2/1/20    313,479  
 100,000   Sleepy Eye Refunding & Impt. G.O. Series 2005-A (Ambac insured), 3.00%, 2/1/06    100,093  
     St. Cloud Hosp. Facs. Rev. Ref. (St. Cloud Hosp. Proj.) (Ambac insured),       
 435,000     Series 1996-B, 5.00%, 7/1/20    443,613  
 200,000   St. Cloud Hlth. Care Rev. Series 2000-A (St. Cloud Hosp. Obligated Group)(FSA insured), 5.125%, 5/1/09    212,174  
 250,000   St. Louis Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Rev. Series 1997 (Law Enforce. Proj.)(FGIC insured), 5.00%, 12/1/08    250,885  
 235,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Rev. Series 1993 (Ramsey Med. Ctr. Proj.)(Ambac insured), 5.55%, 5/15/23    235,425  
 2,480,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Sales Tax Rev. Refunding Series 1996 (Civic Center Proj.)       
       (FSA insured), 7.10%, 11/1/23    3,088,493  
 100,000   St. Paul Ind. School Dist. No. 625 G.O. Series 1997-B (FSA insured), 4.65%, 2/1/06    100,150  
 130,000   Scott Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Fac. Lease Rev. Series 1997 (Justice Ctr. Proj.)(Ambac insured),       
       5.50%, 12/1/15    136,301  
 165,000   Stillwater Cap. Outlay G.O. Series 1996-A (FSA insured), 5.375%, 2/1/11    166,320  
 2,750,000   Southern MN Muni Pwr. Agy. Pwr. Supply Sys. Rev. Series 2002-A (Ambac insured), 5.00%, 1/1/07    2,818,723  
 805,000   Waconia Hlth. Care Facs. Rev. Series 1999-A (Ridgeview Med. Ctr. Proj.) 6.125%, 1/1/29    877,144  
 300,000   Western MN Pwr. Agy. Rev. Refunding Series 1996-A (Ambac insured), 5.50%, 1/1/12    307,860  
 1,750,000   White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians Rev. Series 2000-A (ACA insured), 7.00%, 12/1/11    1,916,355  
 145,000   Worthington Perm. Impt. Revolving Fd. G.O. Series 1998-A (FSA insured), 4.50%, 2/1/10    145,692  

 21,461,272  

 
  Multifamily Mortgage (23.2%)
     Apple Valley Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1998-A (Mtg. Loan/Apple Valley       
       Villa Proj.) (GNMA collateralized):       
 40,000       4.90%, 8/1/09    41,252  
 1,520,000       5.25%, 8/1/18    1,552,786  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     Austin Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Governmental Hsg. Gross Rev. (Courtyard Res. Proj.):         
 50,000     Series 1995-A, 7.00%, 1/1/15    51,606  
 500,000     Series 1995-A, 7.25%, 1/1/26    516,250  
 650,000     Series 2000-A, 7.15%, 1/1/20    699,530  
 500,000     Series 2000-A, 7.25%, 1/1/32    535,850  
 494,531   Buffalo Hlth. Care C.O.P. Series 2004-C (Central MN Sr. Hsg., LLC Proj.), 7.50%, 2/20/33    494,749  
 250,000   Buffalo Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Covenant Retirement Cmtys. Proj.), 4.55%, 12/1/05    250,280  
    Burnsville Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1991 (Oak Leaf Apts. Proj.)(GNMA collateralized):       
 680,000     7.05%, 1/1/12    681,299  
 780,000     7.125%, 1/1/17    781,342  
 860,000     7.125%, 1/1/21    861,436  
 150,000     7.15%, 1/1/27    150,237  
 530,000     7.15%, 1/1/23    530,885  
 425,000     7.15%, 1/1/25    425,680  
     Carver Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Multifamily Hsg.:       
 1,280,000     Gross Rev. & Ltd. Tax Refunding Series 1997-A (Lake Grace Apts. Proj.), 6.00%, 7/1/28    1,295,258  
 650,000     Rev. Refunding Series 1997-A (Waybury Apts. Proj.), 5.875%, 8/1/27    669,240  
 400,000     Subordinate Rev. Refunding Series 1997-C (Waybury Apts. Proj.), 8.00%, 8/1/27    403,068  
     Chaska Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 1999 (West Suburban Hsg. Partners Proj.):       
 235,000     5.00%, 9/1/09 (4)    227,048  
 495,000     5.375%, 9/1/14 (4)    456,776  
 700,000   Coon Rapids Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1997-A (Margaret Place Apts. Proj.),       
       6.50%, 5/1/25    704,928  
     Coon Rapids Senior Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Epiphany Sr. Citizens Hsg. Corp. Proj.):       
 115,000     5.30%, 11/1/07    115,058  
 115,000     5.40%, 11/1/08    115,053  
 170,000     5.50%, 11/1/10    170,032  
 545,000     5.80%, 11/1/18    544,978  
 800,000   Dakota Co. Cmty. Dev. Agy. Hsg. Fac. Rev. Subordinate Series 2002-B       
       (HADC Apple Valley Sr. Apts. Proj.), 7.50%, 8/15/43    789,992  
 1,930,000   Eagan Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1997-A (Woodridge Apts. Proj.), 5.95%, 2/1/32    2,026,635  
     Eden Prairie Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding :       
 25,000     Series 1997 (Preserve Place Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 4.90%, 1/20/08    25,859  
 300,000     Series 1997-A (Preserve Place Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 5.50%, 1/20/18    311,007  
 410,000     Series 1997-A (Preserve Place Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 5.60%, 7/20/28    422,493  
 470,000     Senior Series 2001-A (Rolling Hills Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 6.00%, 8/20/21    513,555  
 675,000     Senior Series 2001-A (Rolling Hills Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 6.15%, 8/20/31    733,887  
 1,185,000     Series 2001-A (Rolling Hills Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 6.20%, 2/20/43    1,283,711  
 1,020,000     Subordinate Series 2001-C (Rolling Hills Proj.), 9.00%, 4/1/43    1,016,726  
 100,000   Faribault Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Govt. Hsg. Dev. Gross Rev. Refunding Series 1998-A       
       (Trails Edge Apts. Proj.), 5.25%, 2/1/28    103,716  
     Fairmont Hsg. Fac. Rev. Series 2002-A1 (Homestead-GEAC Proj.):       
 1,100,000     6.625%, 10/1/11    1,160,412  
 295,000     6.875%, 10/1/14    298,844  
     Golden Valley Rev. Series 1999-A (Covenant Retirement Cmntys. Proj.):       
 500,000     5.50%, 12/1/25    519,650  
 1,170,000     5.50%, 12/1/29    1,212,377  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     Grand Rapids Hsg. & Redev. Auth. (Lakeshore Place and Forest Park West Apts. Proj.):         
 55,000     Series 1999-B, 5.00%, 10/1/09    55,957  
 500,000     Series 1999-A, 5.20%, 10/1/19    507,245  
 1,660,000     Series 1999-A, 5.30%, 10/1/29    1,674,060  
 130,000     Series 1999-B, 5.70%, 10/1/29    131,282  
 490,000   Hopkins Subordinate Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1996-C (Auburn Apts. Proj.), 8.00%, 6/20/31    477,417  
     Hopkins Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 1996 (Hopkins Renaissance Proj.) (Section 8):       
 100,000     5.85%, 4/1/09    104,443  
 450,000     6.25%, 4/1/15    467,321  
     Hutchinson Hsg. Fac. Rev. (Prince of Peace Apts. Proj.):       
 50,000     Series 2003-A, 3.50%, 10/1/06    50,020  
 115,000     Series 2003-A, 4.00%, 10/1/07    115,087  
 120,000     Series 2003-A, 4.50%, 10/1/08    120,133  
 1,400,000   Maplewood Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 1998 (Park Edge Apts. Proj.), 6.50%, 5/1/29 (4)    1,263,164  
     Maplewood Multifamily Refunding Rev. (Village on Woodlyn Proj.):       
 1,605,000     Series 1999-A (GNMA collateralized), 6.75%, 7/20/30 (4)    1,691,076  
 100,000     Subordinate Series 1999-C-1, 8.00%, 11/1/30 (4)    101,724  
 260,000     Subordinate Series 1999-C-2, 8.00%, 11/1/30 (4)    264,482  
 200,000   Moorhead Econ Dev. Auth. Multifamily Rev. Series 1999-B (Eventide Sr. Hsg. Proj.), 5.90%, 6/1/19    200,804  
     Minneapolis Multifamily Hsg. Rev.:       
 500,000     Series 2002-A (Keeler Apts. Proj.), 7.00%, 10/1/17    508,555  
 355,000     Series 1996 (Belmont Apts.), 7.25%, 11/1/16    355,838  
 500,000     Series 1996-A (Nicollet Towers) (Section 8), 5.60%, 6/1/08    519,415  
 5,020,000     Series 1996-A (Nicollet Towers) (Section 8), 6.00%, 12/01/19    5,131,143  
 1,000,000     Series 1998 (Riverside Plaza Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 5.10%, 12/20/18 (4)    1,017,380  
 330,000     Series 2000 (Garr Scott Loft Proj.)(LOC U.S. Bank), 5.95%, 5/1/30 (4)    345,190  
 50,000     Series 2003-A (Sumner Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 3.00%, 8/20/08 (4)    49,618  
     Minneapolis Student Hsg. Rev. Series 2000 (Riverton Community Hsg. Proj.):       
 125,000     6.80%, 7/1/10    129,406  
 240,000     6.90%, 7/1/11    247,042  
 50,000   MN HFA Rental Hsg. Rev. Series 1996-A, 6.10%, 8/1/27 (4)    51,423  
 85,000   MN HFA Rental Hsg. Rev. Series 2004-A, 4.875%, 8/1/24 (4)    86,127  
 100,000   MN HFA Rental Hsg. Rev. Series 2000-A (Section 8), 5.375%, 2/1/09 (4)    104,729  
     Minnetonka Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1999-A (GNMA collateralized) (Archer Heights Apts. Proj.):       
 540,000     5.10%, 7/20/13 (4)    561,530  
 975,000     5.20%, 1/20/18 (4)    1,007,253  
     New Ulm Multifamily Rev. Series 1999 (HADC Ridgeway Proj.):       
 95,000     5.35%, 12/1/08    96,315  
 100,000     5.40%, 12/1/09    101,482  
 105,000     5.50%, 12/1/10    106,757  
 110,000     5.60%, 12/1/11    111,917  
 200,000     6.125%, 12/1/19    204,692  
     Northwest MN Multi Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hsg. Rev. Series 2005-A (Pooled Hsg. Proj.):       
 145,000     4.50%, 7/1/09    144,842  
 115,000     4.75%, 7/1/10    114,847  
     Oakdale Multifamily Sr. Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 2004 (Oak Meadows Proj.):       
 325,000     4.25%, 4/1/08    327,688  
 600,000     5.00%, 4/1/12    611,670  

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     Plymouth Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding (Fox Forest Apts. Proj.) (GNMA collateralized):         
 1,650,000     Series 1996-A, 8.05%, 6/20/31    1,727,138  
 630,000     Series 1996-C, 8.00%, 6/20/31    615,138  
 500,000   Richfield Sr. Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 2004-A (Richfield Sr. Hsg., Inc. Proj.), 5.00%, 12/1/15    497,840  
 2,800,000   Rochester Multifamily Rev. Refunding Series 2000-A (Weatherstone Apts. Proj.) (LOC Household Finance) (Mandatory Put 9/1/17) 6.375%, 9/1/37 (4)    3,103,352  
     Roseville Hsg. Fac. Rev. Refunding Bonds Series 1998 (College Properties Inc. Proj.):       
 2,820,000     5.60%, 10/1/13    2,840,671  
 100,000     5.875%, 10/1/28    100,506  
 80,000   Sherburne Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Lease Rev. Series 1997, 5.50%, 2/1/17    80,346  
     Shoreview Sr. Hsg. Rev. Series 2005-A (Shoreview Sr. Residence Proj.):       
 110,000     3.50%, 5/1/08    109,036  
 115,000     3.75%, 5/1/09    114,042  
 100,000   St. Cloud Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1998       
       (Northway Manor Apts. Proj.)(Section 8), 5.35%, 12/1/18    99,061  
 1,585,000   St. Cloud Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Multifamily Hsg. Rev.:       
       Series 1993 (Germain Towers Proj.) (Section 8), 5.90%, 9/1/20    1,509,443  
 60,000     Series 1999-A (Parkview Terrace Apts. Proj.) (Section 8), 5.00%, 6/1/09    59,837  
     St. Louis Park Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Refunding:       
 650,000   Series 1995 (FHA insured) (Knollwood Cmty. Hsg. Proj.), 6.15%, 12/1/16    664,268  
 500,000   Series 1998-A (Park Ridge Apts. Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 5.25%, 11/1/20    516,860  
 200,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Multifamily Refunding Rev. Series 1995       
       (Sun Cliffe Apts. Proj.)(GNMA collateralized), 5.875%, 7/1/15    204,760  
 3,230,000   St. Paul Port Authority Multifamily Hsg. Refunding (Jackson Towers Apts. Proj.) Senior       
       Series 1998-1A (GNMA collateralized), 6.95%, 4/20/33    3,454,679  
 755,000   Washington Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Governmental Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1999-A (Briar Pond Apts. Proj.) (GNMA collateralized), 5.50%, 2/20/14    779,175  

 58,328,711  

 
  Municipal Lease (4.2%) (5)
     Andover Econ. Dev. Auth. Public Fac. Lease Rev. Series 2004 (Cmnty. Ctr. Proj.):       
 185,000     2.125%, 2/1/06    184,236  
 500,000     5.125%, 2/1/24    516,225  
 40,000   Anoka Co. C.O.P. Series 1998, 5.40%, 6/1/28    40,689  
 31,538   Brooklyn Park C.O.P. Series 1996, 5.45%, 9/27/06    31,866  
 110,000   Burnsville Econ. Dev. Auth. Lease Rev. Series 1994-A, 5.90%, 12/1/05    110,276  
 175,000   Cambridge Econ. Dev. Auth. Public Fac. Lease Rev. Refunding Series 1998, 4.50%, 2/1/10    176,972  
 2,300,000   Carver Scott Co. Lease Purchase Agreement Series 2005, 5.00%, 8/4/20    2,271,365  
 50,000   Chaska Econ. Dev. Auth. ISD No. 112 Sch. Facs. Lease Rev. Series 1999-A, 5.125%, 12/1/09    52,852  
 89,000   Hennepin Co. Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Rev. Series 1993-A (Community Provider Program), 5.70%, 8/1/13    89,108  
 415,000   Hibbing Econ. Dev. Auth. Public Proj. Rev. Series 1997 (Hibbing Lease Obligations Proj.), 6.10%, 2/1/08    423,844  
 125,000   Mountain Iron Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Rev. Series 2001-A (Arrowhead Library Sys. Proj.), 5.00%, 9/1/09    129,503  
 140,000   Shorewood Econ. Dev. Auth. Public Safety Fire Fac. Lease Rev. Series 2002-A, 3.50%, 2/1/06    139,922  
 800,000   St. Cloud C.O.P. Series 1997, 5.90%, 12/1/17    801,848  
 1,336,732   St. Paul Lease Series 1998 (City Hall Annex Building), 5.71%, 10/1/18    1,414,851  
     St. Paul ISD No. 625 C.O.P Series 1995-C:       
 1,000,000     5.125%, 2/1/06    1,001,890  
 40,000     5.40%, 2/1/10    40,082  
 400,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Lease Rev. Series 2000 (Rivercentre Pkg. Ramp Proj.), 5.70%, 5/1/08    421,696  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
     Virginia Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hlth. Care Fac. Lease Rev. Series 2005:         
 300,000     4.00%, 10/1/07    301,980  
 275,000     4.00%, 10/1/08    276,430  
 300,000     4.00%, 10/1/09    300,936  
 300,000     4.50%, 10/1/10    306,741  
 1,200,000     5.125%, 10/1/20    1,233,576  

 10,266,888  

 
  Public Facilities (0.7%)
 50,000   MN Agr. Soc. State Fair Rev. Series 2003, 5.00%, 9/15/20    51,252  
     St. Paul Recreational Facs. Gross Rev. Series 1996-D:       
 160,000     5.50%, 6/1/08    161,928  
 1,245,000     5.875%, 6/1/18    1,260,114  
 250,000   Rockville Econ. Dev. Auth. Pub. Proj. Lease Rev. Series 2005-A, 4.00%, 2/1/14    247,665  

 1,720,959  

 
  Single Family Mortgage (5.8%)
     Dakota County Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Single Family Mtg. Rev.:       
 10,000     Series 1994-A (FNMA backed), 6.70%, 10/1/09 (4)    10,033  
 20,000     Series 1995 (FNMA & GNMA backed), 6.25%, 10/1/09 (4)    20,250  
     Minneapolis- St. Paul Hsg. Fin. Bd. Single Family Mtg. Rev. (FNMA & GNMA backed):       
 55,000     Series 1997, 6.25%, 11/1/30    58,790  
 1,250,000     Series 2005-A3, 5.10%, 4/1/27    1,323,163  
 915,000   Minneapolis Redev. Mtg. Rev. Series 1987-A (Riverplace Proj.) (LOC Bk. of Tokyo), 7.10%, 1/1/20    918,660  
 186,528   Minneapolis Residual Interest Mtg. Rev. Series 1995, 7.00%, 10/1/12    186,869  
     MN HFA Single Family Mtg. Rev.:       
 200,000     Series 1994-E, 5.90%, 7/1/25    203,142  
 125,000     Series 1996-D, 6.00%, 1/1/16    127,959  
 90,000     Series 1997-A, 5.60%, 7/1/09    92,976  
 315,000     Series 1997-I, 5.50%, 1/1/17    325,571  
 195,000     Series 1996-H, 6.00%, 1/1/21    199,549  
 680,000     Series 1997-D, 5.85%, 7/1/19 (4)    687,147  
 35,000     Series 1997-E, 5.90%, 7/1/29 (4)    35,377  
 15,000     Series 1997-G, 6.00%, 1/1/18    15,389  
 965,000     Series 1998-C, 5.25%, 1/1/17    973,511  
 80,000     Series 1998-F-1, 4.75%, 7/1/07    80,054  
 60,000     Series 1998-F, 4.95%, 7/1/08    60,856  
 300,000     Series 1998-F-1, 5.45%, 1/1/17    306,825  
 90,000     Series 1998-F, 5.70%, 1/1/17    92,109  
 430,000     Series 1999-B, 5.25%, 1/1/20    437,108  
 120,000     Series 2000-A, 5.75%, 7/1/18    122,718  
 145,000     Series 2000-C, 6.10%, 7/1/30 (4)    148,889  
 35,000     Series 2001-B, 4.55%, 7/1/07 (4)    35,249  
 380,000     Series 2003-I, 4.30%, 7/1/11 (4)    387,843  
 665,000     Series 2003-I, 5.10%, 7/1/20 (4)    684,531  
 2,000,000     Series 2003-L-2, 2.35%, 1/1/31 (4)    1,978,120  
 5,000,000     Series 2005-D, 2.90%, 5/18/06    4,994,700  

 14,507,388  


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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Utility (1.6%)
 610,000   Chaska Electric Rev. Series 2000A, 5.50%, 10/1/06      624,103  
 255,000   Glencoe Light & Power Commission Elec. Rev. Series 2004, 2.00%, 12/1/05    254,508  
 500,000   MN Muni Pwr. Agy. Elec. Rev. Series 2005, 5.00%, 10/1/30    516,700  
 300,000   Princeton Public Utility Sys. Rev. Series 2004, 5.00%, 4/1/24    304,152  
 2,300,000   Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Swr. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1995, 5.00%, 7/1/19    2,361,157  

 4,060,620  

 
  Transportation (0.1%)
 260,000   Puerto Rico Hwy. & Transportation Auth. Rev. Series 1993-X, 5.00%, 7/1/22    260,764  

 
  Other Revenue Bonds (8.0%)
     Columbia Heights Commercial Dev. Refunding Rev. Series 1999 (Columbia Park Properties - Medical Clinic Proj.):       
 250,000     5.15%, 12/1/08    253,473  
 1,750,000     5.60%, 12/1/15    1,764,123  
     Commissioner of Iron Range Resources and Rehab. Gross Rev. (Giant's Ridge Rec. Area Proj.):       
 200,000     Series 2000, 6.25%, 11/1/05    200,314  
 900,000     Series 2000, 7.25%, 11/1/16    953,460  
     Minneapolis Cmty. Dev. Agy. Ltd. Tax Common Bond Fund:       
 125,000     Series 1996-1 (LOC-U.S. Bank), 6.00%, 6/1/11    126,780  
 170,000     Series 1997-1 (Halper Corrugated Box Mfg. Co.), 5.90%, 6/1/07 (4)    175,795  
 500,000     Series 1999-1A (Discount Steel), 5.25%, 6/1/19 (4)    512,350  
 160,000     Series 2000-G2 (LOC-U.S. Bank), 6.00%, 12/1/20    172,554  
 1,000,000     Series 2001-G3 (LOC-U.S. Bank), 5.35%, 12/1/21    1,053,870  
 175,000     Series 2001-G3 (LOC-U.S. Bank), 5.45%, 12/1/31    184,051  
 765,000   Minneapolis Public Hsg. Auth. Series 1997 (General Credit Energy Savings Proj.), 6.00%, 7/1/08    754,091  
 600,000   Minneapolis Tax Increment Rev. Refunding Series 2004 (St. Anthony Falls Proj.), 4.50%, 2/1/13    600,336  
 1,000,000   MN Agr. & Econ. Dev. Board Rev. Series 2000-B (Small Business Dev. Proj.), 7.25%, 8/1/20    1,067,870  
 200,000   Renville Gross Rev. Golf Course Bond Series 1997, 6.50%, 2/1/19    200,910  
     St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Tax Increment Rev.:       
 100,000     Series 2001 (US Bank Operations Ctr. Proj.), 5.70%, 8/1/12    103,993  
 800,000     Series 2001 (US Bank Operations Ctr. Proj.), 6.125%, 8/1/19    826,560  
 1,140,000     Series 2002 (North Quadrant Owner Occupied Proj. Phase 2), 7.00%, 2/15/28    1,181,291  
 1,059,000     Series 2002 (North Quadrant Owner Occupied Proj. Phase 1), 7.50%, 2/15/28    1,130,885  
 3,000,000     Series 2002-A (Upper Landing Proj.), 6.80%, 3/1/29    3,024,420  
 2,000,000     Series 2002-B-2 (Upper Landing Proj.), 6.90%, 3/1/29    1,999,840  
 1,263,000     Series 2002 (Drake Marble Proj.), 6.75%, 3/1/28    1,269,820  
 1,335,000     Series 2004 (9th St. Lofts Proj.), 6.375%, 2/15/28    1,353,009  
 475,000   Steele Co. Hlth. Care Fac. Gross Rev. Refunding Crossover Series 2005-B, 4.65%, 6/1/20    472,573  
     Victoria Recreational Facility Gross Rev. Series 2002:       
 70,000     4.75%, 2/1/12    71,717  
 75,000     4.75%, 8/1/12    76,840  
 85,000     5.10%, 8/1/15    87,591  
 445,000   Virgin Islands Public Fin. Auth. Rev. Gross Receipts Taxes Loan Note Series 1999-A, 5.625%, 10/1/10    465,884  

 20,084,400  

 
Total municipal bonds (cost: $231,380,794) 233,589,773  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      September 30, 2005

      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
  Short-term Securities (6.1%) (2)
 920,000   Hennepin Co. G.O. Series 2005-A, variable rate, 12/1/25      920,000  
 800,000   Minneapolis Convention Ctr. G.O. Series 1999, variable rate, 12/1/18    800,000  
 3,200,000   Minneapolis Multifamily Rev. Series 2002 (St. Hedwigs Assisted Proj.), variable rate, 12/1/27    3,200,000  
     Minneapolis & St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Hlth. Care Sys. ARS Children's Hlth. Care Fac. (FSA insured):       
 950,000       Series 2004-A, variable rate, 8/15/34    950,000  
 2,450,000       Series 2004-B, variable rate, 8/15/25    2,450,000  
 1,900,000   MN Higher Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 2002-N2 (St. Catherine Proj.), variable rate, 10/1/32    1,900,000  
 800,000   MN Higher Educ. Facs. Rev. Series 2003 , variable rate, 10/1/33    800,000  
     Robbinsdale Hlth. Care Facs. Rev. Series 2003 (North Memorial Health Proj.) (Ambac insured):       
 800,000     Tranche I, variable rate, 5/15/33    800,000  
 1,000,000     Tranche II, variable rate, 5/15/33    1,000,000  
 1,250,000   St. Paul Hsg. & Redev. Auth. Rev. Series 2001 (Cretin -Derham Hall Proj.), variable rate, 2/1/26    1,250,000  
 1,242,450   Wells Fargo Minnesota Municipal Cash Fund, 1.80%    1,242,450  

 
Total Short-Term Securities (cost: $15,312,450) 15,312,450  

 
Total investments in securities (cost: $246,693,244) (7) $248,902,223  

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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     Sit Florida Tax-Free Income Fund
      Six Months Ended September 30, 2005

      Senior Portfolio Managers
      Michael C. Brilley
  w Debra A. Sit, CFA   w Paul J. Jungquist, CFA

        The Sit Florida Tax-Free Income Fund provided a +2.00% return for the six months ended September 30, 2005, compared with a return of +1.81% for the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index. The Fund’s 30-day SEC yield was 4.18% and its 12-month distribution rate was 3.06%, compared with 4.23% and 2.93%, respectively, six months ago.

        Despite four federal funds rate increases totaling 100 basis points, municipal yields were fairly stable during the period. Short term tax-exempt yields rose approximately 0.30%, longer term yields fell approximately 0.20% and intermediate yields were little changed. The Fund benefited from its investments in callable, high coupon securities that provided above average income. The Fund also benefited from its holdings in several distinct sectors, including the hospital, multifamily, and other revenue sectors, which includes tax increment bonds. These sectors saw price stability or gains as investors continued to seek yield. Sectors which underperformed included prerefunded bonds and utility bonds, as shorter duration holdings were negatively impacted by the rise in yields.

        The Fund’s structure shifted as assets grew by 30% over the period. Purchases were made primarily in multifamily bonds which increased 5.2% to 18.0%, and in other revenue bonds which increased 4.1% to 13.1%. Utility holdings also increased from 2.6% to 4.3%. The Fund’s hospital sector weighting was unchanged while insured bonds were decreased from 56.7% to 48.4%. Finally, escrowed to maturity and prerefunded bonds increased from 2.4% to 7.1% as several issues were advance refunded during the period. Securities rated less than A increased from 19.2% to 28.8%, reflecting the purchase of shorter duration BBB rated securities at attractive yields. The average credit quality of the Fund, however, remains AA-.

        We expect interest rates to move higher in 2006 as economic growth remains solid with rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina and inflation concerns increase as higher energy prices work their way into the system. The Fund’s implied duration increased to 3.2 years, compared to 2.6 years six months ago, as the rise in shorter term yields made it more attractive to lengthen slightly. The Fund remains defensively positioned relative to its benchmark to reduce the risk of price depreciation as interest rates rise. In addition, this short duration will allow the Fund to take advantage of attractive reinvestment opportunities at higher yield levels in the coming year.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY

        The objective of the Florida Tax-Free Income Fund is to provide a high level of current income that is exempt from federal regular income tax by investing in securities that are exempt from the Florida intangibles tax.

        The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in municipal securities that generate interest income that is exempt from regular federal income tax and that are exempt from the Florida intangible personal property tax. During normal market conditions, the Fund invests 100% (and, as a fundamental policy, no less than 80%) of its net assets in such tax-exempt municipal securities. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its assets in securities that generate interest income subject to federal alternative minimum tax.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 Net Asset Value  9/30/05:   $9.98 Per Share    
 3/31/05:   $9.94 Per Share  
 Total Net Assets:   $4.2 Million  
 30-day SEC Yield:     4.18  
 Tax Equivalent Yield:     6.43(1)  
 12-Month Distribution Rate:     3.06  
 Average Maturity:   13.5 Years  
 Duration to Estimated Avg. Life:     2.3 Years(2)  
 Implied Duration:     3.2 Years(2)  
 
 (1) For individuals in the 35.0% federal tax bracket.
 (2) See next page.


PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE
(% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS)


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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
FL Tax-Free
Income Fund
Lehman
5-Year Muni.
Bond Index
Lipper FL
Muni-Bond
Fund Index



3 Month**         0.53%        -0.10%         0.02%    
6 Month**   2.00   1.81   n/a  
1 Year   3.21   1.45   4.05  
3 Years    n/a   n/a   n/a  
5 Years   n/a   n/a   n/a  
 Inception***   2.83   1.92   3.81  
   (12/31/03)  

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS*

Sit
FL Tax-Free
Income Fund
Lehman
5-Year Muni.
Bond Index
Lipper FL
Muni-Bond
Fund Index



1 Year        3.21%        1.45%        4.05%    
3 Years   n/a   n/a   n/a  
5 Years   n/a   n/a   n/a  
Inception   5.00   3.38   6.76  
   (12/31/03)  
 
*As of 9/30/05.            **Not annualized.   


Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index. The Lipper returns are obtained from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a large independent evaluator of mutual funds.


(2) Duration is a measure which reflects estimated price sensitivity to a given change in interest rates. For example, for an interest rate change of 1%, a portfolio with a duration of 5 years would be expected to experience a price change of 5%. Estimated average life duration is based on current interest rates and the Adviser’s assumptions regarding the expected average life of individual securities held in the portfolio. Implied duration is calculated based on historical price changes of securities held by the Fund. The Adviser believes that the portfolio’s implied duration is a more accurate estimate of price sensitivity provided interest rates remain within their historical range. If interest rates exceed the historical range, the estimated average life duration may be a more accurate estimate of price sensitivity.



GROWTH OF $10,000

The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (12/31/03) and held until 9/30/05 would have grown to $10,500 in the Fund or $10,338 in the Lehman 5-Year Municipal Bond Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

QUALITY RATINGS
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      Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)


Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
Municipal Bonds (100.9%) (2)  
  Escrowed to Maturity / Prerefunded (7.1%)  
 90,000   Brevard Co. School Board C.O.P. Series 1996-B (Ambac insured), 5.50%, 7/1/21      93,514  
 25,000   Orange Co. School Board C.O.P. Series 1997-A, 5.375%, 8/1/22    26,156  
 20,000   Tampa - Hillsborough Expressway Auth. Rev. Series 1997, 5.00%, 7/1/27    20,863  
 75,000   Tampa Rev. Series 1993 (Allegany Hlth. Sys. - St. Joseph's Hosp. Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.125%, 12/1/23    75,377  
 30,000   Jacksonville Elec. Auth Rev. Water & Sewer Series 2000-A, 4.50%, 10/1/09    30,001  
 50,000   Univ. of South FL Hsg. Fac. Rev. Series 1997-A (MBIA insured), 5.35%, 7/1/15    51,407  

        297,318  

Hospital/Health Care (10.0%)  
    Escambia Co. Hlth. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 1998 (Baptist Hosp. Proj.):      
 50,000     5.125%, 10/1/14    51,583  
 65,000     5.125%, 10/1/19    66,509  
    Highlands Co. Hlth. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 2003-D (Adventist Hlth. Sys. Proj.):      
 15,000     6.00%, 11/15/25    16,367  
 25,000     5.875%, 11/15/29    27,157  
 25,000   Hillsborough Co. Industrial Dev. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 2003-A (Tampa General Hosp. Proj.), 2.50%, 10/1/05    24,999  
    Marion Co. Hosp. Dist. Rev. Refunding Series 1999 (Munroe Reg. Proj.):      
 25,000     5.25%, 10/1/10    26,703  
 50,000     5.50%, 10/1/14    52,956  
 50,000   Miami Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 2003-B (Catholic Hlth. East Proj.), 2.50%, 11/15/05    49,966  
 100,000   South Lake Co. Hosp. Dist. Rev. Series 2003 (South Lake Hosp., Inc. Proj.), 5.50%, 10/1/13    105,886  

        422,126  

Insured (48.4%)  
 70,000   Clearwater Hsg. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1997 (Hamptons at Clearwater Proj.) (ACA insured), 5.40%, 5/1/13    72,489  
 210,000   Dade Co. Hlth. Fac. Auth. Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 1993-A (Baptist Hosp. Miami Proj.) (MBIA insured), 5.25%, 5/15/21    210,298  
 135,000   Dade Co. Public Fac. Rev. Series 1993 (Jackson Mem. Hosp. Proj.)(MBIA insured), 5.25%, 6/1/23    135,255  
 100,000   Dade Co. Seaport Rev. Refunding Series 1995 (MBIA insured), 5.75%, 10/1/15    102,216  
 150,000   Dade Co. Special Oblig. Rev. Refunding Series 1996-B (Ambac insured), 5.00%, 10/1/35    153,297  
 20,000   Dade Co. Water & Sewer System Rev. Series 1995 (FGIC insured), 5.50%, 10/1/18    20,444  
 45,000   FL Correctional Privatization C.O.P. Series 1995-B (Ambac insured), 5.00%, 8/1/17    45,960  
 50,000   FL HFC Hsg. Rev. Series 2000-D-1 (Augustine Club Apts. Proj.)(Ambac insured), 5.75%, 10/1/30    52,524  
 75,000   FL Dept. Gen. Svcs. Div. Facs. Mgmt. Rev. Refunding Series 1995-B (Ambac insured), 5.70%, 9/1/20    75,810  
 75,000   Fort Myers Impt. Rev. Series 1992-C (Ambac insured), 5.70%, 12/1/05    75,179  
 100,000   Halifax Hosp. Med. Ctr. Health Care Fac. Rev. Series 1998-A (Halifax Mgmt. Sys. Proj.) (ACA insured), 5.00%, 4/1/12    102,761  
 95,000   Hillsborough Co. Educ. Fac. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Univ. of Tampa Proj.) (Radian insured), 5.75%, 4/1/18    103,267  
    Lakeland Hosp. Sys. Rev. Refunding (Lakeland Regl. Med. Ctr. Proj.) (MBIA insured):      
 55,000     Series 1996, 5.25%, 11/15/25    57,075  
 50,000     Series 1997, 5.00%, 11/15/22    51,117  
    Miami - Dade Co. Special Oblig. Rev. Series 1997-B (MBIA insured):      
 265,000     5.44% effective yield, 10/1/33    58,682  
 100,000     4.79% effective yield, 10/1/35    86,088  
 55,000   Naples Hosp. Rev. Refunding Series 1993 (Cmnty. Hosp. Inc. Proj)(MBIA insured), 5.25%, 10/1/14    55,098  
 120,000   Orange Co. Hlth. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 1995 (Adventist Hlth. Sys.)(Ambac insured), 5.25%, 11/15/20    122,926  

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Quantity ($) Name of Issuer Market Value ($)(1)

 
 90,000   Palm Beach Co. Hlth. Facs. Auth. Rev. Series 1993 (Jupiter Med. Ctr. Proj.)(FSA insured), 5.25%, 8/1/18      90,140  
    Port Everglades Auth. Rev. Refunding & Impt. Series 1989-A:      
 45,000     (FSA insured), 5.00%, 9/1/16    45,199  
 150,000     (MBIA-IBC insured), 5.00%, 9/1/16    150,665  
 25,000   Venice Hlth. Care Rev. Series 1996 (Bon Secours Hlth. Sys. Proj.)(MBIA insured), 5.625%, 8/15/26    25,942  
 140,000   Village Ctr. Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Recreational Rev. Series 1998-A (MBIA insured), 5.00%, 11/1/21    146,677  

        2,039,109  

Multifamily Mortgage (18.0%)  
 100,000   Broward Co. Hsg. Fin. Auth. Multifamily Rev. Refunding Series 1996 (Tamarac Pointe Apts. Proj.)(GNMA collateralized), 6.15%, 7/1/16    103,053  
 45,000   Capital Trust Agy. Multifamily Rev. Sr. Series 2003-A (Golf Villas, Rivermill, and Village Square Apts. Proj.), 4.75%, 6/1/13    43,854  
 45,000   Collier Co. HFA Multifamily Hsg. Rev. Series 2002C (Goodlette Arms Proj.), 5.25%, 8/15/15    46,835  
 20,000   Dade Co. Hsg. Fin. Auth. Multifamily Rev. Refunding Series 1996-A (New Horizons Proj.) (FHA insured), 5.88%, 7/15/24    20,846  
 35,000   Miami-Dade Co. Special Hsg. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Section 8), 5.30%, 10/1/05    34,999  
 20,000   Ocala Cap. Impts. Rev. Series 1995 (Ambac insured), 5.375%, 10/1/22    20,432  
 120,000   Orange Co. Hlth. Facs. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 2005 (Orlando Lutheran Proj.), 4.625%, 7/1/09    119,522  
 55,000   Palm Beach Co. Hsg. Fin. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1997-A (GNMA Mallard’s Cove Apts. Proj.), 5.95%, 10/20/31    55,575  
 120,000   Palm Beach Co. Hlth. Fac. Auth. Rev. Series 1996 (ACTS Retirement Cmnty. Proj.), 5.625%, 11/15/20    123,808  
 135,000   Plantation Hlth. Facs. Auth. Rev. Refunding Series 1998 (Covenant Village Proj.), 5.125%, 12/1/22    135,972  
 50,000   Polk Co. Hsg. Fin. Auth. Mtg. Rev. Series 1994-A (Lake Wales Gardens Proj.), 5.625%, 5/20/14    53,286  

        758,182  

Utility (4.3%)  
    Gainesville Utils. Sys. Rev. Series 1996-A:      
 100,000     5.00%, 10/1/15    103,669  
 25,000     5.20%, 10/1/26    25,706  
 50,000   Jacksonville Elec. Auth. Rev. Refundng Series 1997 Issue 2-14 (St. John’s River Proj.), 4.90%, 10/1/08    50,898  

        180,273  

Other Revenue Bonds (13.1%)  
 15,000   Capital Region Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Rev. Series 2001-B, 5.95%, 5/1/06    15,116  
 30,000   Double Branch Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Rev. Series 2003-C, 5.125%, 5/1/08    30,188  
 100,000   Fiddlers Creek Cmnty. Dev. Dist. No. 2 Rev. Series 2003-B, 5.75%, 5/1/13    104,042  
 100,000   Forest Creek Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Impt. Rev. Series 2005-B, 4.85%, 5/1/11    99,899  
 30,000   Mediterra North Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Impt. Rev. Series 2001-B, 6.00%, 5/1/08    30,284  
 100,000   Panther Trace II Cmnty. Dev. Rev. Series 2005-B, 5.00%, 11/1/10    100,495  
 20,000   Parklands Lee Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Rev. Series 2004-B, 5.125%, 5/1/11    20,110  
 15,000   Parklands West Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Rev. Series 2001-B, 6.00%, 5/1/06    15,114  
 35,000   Reunion East Cmnty. Dev. Dist. Series 2002-B, 5.90%, 11/1/07    35,319  
 100,000   Thousand Oaks Cmnty. Dev. Rev. Series 2005-A-1, 5.35%, 5/1/35    100,336  

        550,903  

 
Total municipal bonds (cost: $4,239,508)     4,247,911

 
Total investments in securities (cost: $4,239,508) (7)    $ 4,247,911

See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 62.


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      Notes to Portfolios of Investments

(1)  

Securities are valued by procedures described in note 1 to the financial statements.

(2)  

Percentage figures indicate percentage of total net assets.

(3)  

At September 30, 2005, 3.5% of net assets in the U.S. Government Securities Fund were invested in GNMA mobile home pass-through securities.

(4)  

Securities the income from which is treated as a tax preference that is included in alternative minimum taxable income for purposes of computing federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). At September 30, 2005, 9.3% of net assets in the Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund was invested in such securities.

(5)  

Rule 144A Securities, Section 4(2) Commercial Paper, and Municipal Lease Securities (“Restricted Securities”) held by the Funds which have been determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance to guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

(6)  

This security represents an investment in an affiliated party. See notes to the accompanying financial statements.

(7)  

At September 30, 2005 the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were as follows:

Money
Market
Fund
U.S.
Government
Securities
Fund
Tax-Free
Income
Fund



Cost for federal income tax purposes     $ 58,784,510   $ 265,682,814   $ 361,368,782  



Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:  
        Gross unrealized appreciation       $ 1,922,727   $ 4,979,939  
        Gross unrealized depreciation        (3,337,534 )  (10,383,599 )



Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)        ($ 1,414,806 )  ($ 5,403,659 )



 
Minnesota
Tax-Free
Income
Fund
Florida
Tax-Free
Income
Fund


Cost for federal income tax purposes   $ 246,693,244   $ 4,239,508      


Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:  
        Gross unrealized appreciation   $ 4,086,934   $ 20,430      
        Gross unrealized depreciation    (1,877,955 )  (12,027 )    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   $ 2,208,979   $ 8,403      



(8)  

These securities have been identified by the investment adviser as illiquid securities. The aggregate value of these securities at Septeber 30, 2005, is $8,479,083 and $407,593 in the Tax-Free Income and Minnesota Tax-Free Income Funds respectively, which represents 2.4% and 0.2% of the Fund’s net assets, respectively.

(9)  

Presently non-income producing securities. Items identified are in default as to payment of interest.



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      Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

ASSETS Money
Market
Fund
U.S.
Government
Securities
Fund
Tax-Free
Income
Fund



Investments in securities, at identified cost     $58,784,510   $265,682,814   $361,368,782  



Investments in securities, at market value - see accompanying schedules for detail   $ 58,784,510   $ 264,268,008   $ 355,965,122  
Investments in affiliated mutual funds              
Cash in bank on demand deposit    860          
Accrued interest and dividends receivable        1,459,735    4,899,788  
Receivable for investment securities sold              
Receivable for principal paydowns        236,544      
Other receivables            15,000  
Receivable for Fund shares sold        43,119    60,242  



 
             Total assets    58,785,370    266,007,406    360,940,152  



 
LIABILITIES   
Disbursements in excess of cash balances        334    13,251  
Payable for investment securities purchased        2,036,292    5,120,019  
Payable for Fund shares redeemed        75,107    3,874,946  
Cash portion of dividends payable to shareholders    144,122    814,056    1,094,531  
Other payables        2,056    12,737  
Accrued investment management and advisory services fee    22,693    173,138    224,454  



             Total liabilities    166,815    3,100,983    10,339,938  



 
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 58,618,555   $ 262,906,423   $ 350,600,214  



 
Net assets consist of:   
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)   $ 58,618,555   $ 266,639,496   $ 385,689,569  
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income              
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from security transactions        (2,318,267 )  (29,685,695 )
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments        (1,414,806 )  (5,403,660 )



    $ 58,618,555   $ 262,906,423   $ 350,600,214  



  Outstanding shares    58,622,026    24,778,966    35,810,518  



Net asset value per share of outstanding capital stock   $ 1.00   $ 10.61   $ 9.79  




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ASSETS Minnesota
Tax-Free
Income
Fund
Florida
Tax-Free
Income
Fund


Investments in securities, at identified cost     $246,693,244   $4,239,508  


Investments in securities, at market value - see accompanying schedules for detail   $248,902,223   $4,247,911  
Investments in affiliated mutual funds          
Cash in bank on demand deposit    1,543    169  
Accrued interest and dividends receivable    3,549,905    75,854  
Receivable for investment securities sold          
Receivable for principal paydowns          
Other receivables    1,437      
Receivable for Fund shares sold    10,000      


 
             Total assets    252,465,108    4,323,934  


 
LIABILITIES   
Disbursements in excess of cash balances          
Payable for investment securities purchased    576,711    99,942  
Payable for Fund shares redeemed          
Cash portion of dividends payable to shareholders    766,363    11,703  
Other payables          
Accrued investment management and advisory services fee    163,802    2,778  


             Total liabilities    1,506,876    114,423  


 
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $250,958,232   $4,209,511  


 
Net assets consist of:   
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)   $257,655,756   $4,218,234  
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income          
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from security transactions    (8,906,504 )  (17,126 )
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments    2,208,980    8,403


    $250,958,232   $4,209,511  


  Outstanding shares    24,690,147    421,757  


Net asset value per share of outstanding capital stock   $ 10.16   $ 9.98  


See accompanying notes to financial statements on pages 70 - 73.


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      Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

Money
Market
Fund
U.S.
Government
Securities
Fund
Tax-Free
Income
Fund
Minnesota
Tax-Free
Income
Fund
Florida
Tax-Free
Income
Fund





Investment income:                        
     Income:   
         Interest   $ 826,603   $ 6,010,032   $ 8,045,541   $ 5,892,704   $ 78,085  





                Total income    826,603    6,010,032    8,045,541    5,892,704    78,085  





 
     Expenses (note 3):   
         Investment management and  
             advisory services fee    201,309    1,105,606    1,413,884    960,321    15,720  
             Less fees and expenses absorbed  
                by investment adviser    (74,215 )  (50,137 )  (51,393 )        





             Total net expenses    127,094    1,055,469    1,362,491    960,321    15,720  





             Net investment income    699,509    4,954,563    6,683,050    4,932,383    62,365  





 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on   
     investments:   
         Net realized gain (loss)        1,676,393    (27,606 )  (911,376 )  (468 )
 
         Net change in unrealized appreciation  
             (or depreciation) on investments        (1,832,120 )  786,632    2,529,927    12,454  





             Net gain (loss) on investments        (155,727 )  759,026    1,618,551    11,986  





 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting  
     from operations   $ 699,509   $ 4,798,836   $ 7,442,076   $ 6,550,934   $ 74,351  





See accompanying notes to financial statements on pages 70 - 73.


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      Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Money Market
Fund
U.S. Government
Securities Fund


Six months
ended
September 30,
2005
(Unaudited)
Year ended
March 31,
2005
Six months
ended
September 30,
2005
(Unaudited)
Year ended
March 31,
2005




Operations:                    
     Net investment income   $ 699,509   $ 539,566   $ 4,954,563   $ 9,338,209  
     Net realized gain (loss) on investments            1,676,393    445,411  
     Net change in unrealized appreciation  
        (depreciation) of investments            (1,832,120 )  (5,039,411 )




 
        Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting  
            from operations    699,509    539,566    4,798,836    4,744,209  




Distributions to shareholders from:   
     Net investment income    (699,509 )  (539,566 )  (4,954,563 )  (9,338,209 )
     Net realized gains on investments                  




 
        Total distributions    (699,509 )  (539,566 )  (4,954,563 )  (9,338,209 )




Capital share transactions:   
     Proceeds from shares sold    143,642,503    200,038,917    33,781,188    79,941,811  
     Reinvested distributions    401,739    370,743    4,733,412    8,604,289  
     Payments for shares redeemed    (123,566,341 )  (206,878,981 )  (33,862,124 )  (112,984,057 )




 
        Increase (decrease) in net assets from  
           capital share transactions    20,477,901    (6,469,321 )  4,652,476    (24,437,957 )




 
           Total increase (decrease) in net assets    20,477,901    (6,469,321 )  4,496,749    (29,031,957 )
Net assets   
     Beginning of period    38,140,654    44,609,975    258,409,674    287,441,631  




     End of period   $ 58,618,555   $ 38,140,654   $ 262,906,423   $ 258,409,674  




 
Capital transactions in shares:   
     Sold    143,642,889    200,038,917    3,164,520    7,477,550  
     Reinvested distributions    401,739    370,743    442,993    803,437  
     Redeemed    (123,566,341 )  (206,878,981 )  (3,171,685 )  (10,566,532 )




 
Net increase (decrease)    20,478,287    (6,469,321 )  435,828    (2,285,545 )





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Tax-Free
Income Fund
Minnesota Tax-Free
Income Fund
Florida Tax-Free
Income Fund



Six months
ended
September 30,
2005
(Unaudited)
Year ended
March 31,
2005
Six months
ended
September 30,
2005
(Unaudited)
Year ended
March 31,
2005
Six months
ended
September 30,
2005
(Unaudited)
Year ended
March 31,
2005






Operations:                            
     Net investment income   $ 6,683,050   $ 13,084,617   $ 4,932,383   $ 9,583,129   $ 62,365    86,155  
     Net realized gain (loss) on investments    (27,606 )  167,720    (911,376 )  (866,459 )  (468 )  (16,907 )
     Net change in unrealized appreciation  
        (depreciation) of investments    786,632    (4,863,575 )  2,529,927    (2,863,486 )  12,454    (12,025 )






 
        Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting  
            from operations    7,442,076    8,388,762    6,550,934    5,853,184    74,351    57,223  






Distributions to shareholders from:   
     Net investment income    (6,683,050 )  (13,084,617 )  (4,932,383 )  (9,583,129 )  (62,365 )  (86,155 )
     Net realized gains on investments                          






 
        Total distributions    (6,683,050 )  (13,084,617 )  (4,932,383 )  (9,583,129 )  (62,365 )  (86,155 )






Capital share transactions:   
     Proceeds from shares sold    42,103,129    87,033,580    40,975,885    76,385,175    984,718    908,356  
     Reinvested distributions    5,845,168    11,151,316    4,229,862    7,518,703    58,078    83,963  
     Payments for shares redeemed    (51,974,999 )  (91,902,209 )  (28,900,466 )  (64,912,684 )  (18,029 )  (438,402 )






 
        Increase (decrease) in net assets from  
           capital share transactions    (4,026,702 )  6,282,687    16,305,281    18,991,194    1,024,767    553,917  






 
           Total increase (decrease) in net assets    (3,267,676 )  1,586,832    17,923,832    15,261,249    1,036,753    524,985  
Net assets   
     Beginning of period    353,867,890    352,281,058    233,034,400    217,773,151    3,172,758    2,647,773  






     End of period   $ 350,600,214   $ 353,867,890   $ 250,958,232   $ 233,034,400   $ 4,209,511   $ 3,172,758  






 
Capital transactions in shares:   
     Sold    4,295,216    8,870,281    4,028,932    7,547,028    98,517    91,158  
     Reinvested distributions    596,028    1,136,292    415,985    743,012    5,815    8,422  
     Redeemed    (5,302,594 )  (9,369,595 )  (2,843,182 )  (6,424,729 )  (1,804 )  (43,911 )






 
Net increase (decrease)    (411,350 )  636,978    1,601,735    1,865,311    102,528   $ 55,669  






See accompanying notes to financial statements on pages 70 - 73.


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     Sit Mutual Funds

      Notes to Financial Statements

(1)   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

  The Sit Mutual Funds (the Funds) are 100% no-load funds, and are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (as amended) as diversified (except Minnesota and Florida Tax-Free Income Funds which are non-diversified), open-end management investment companies, or series thereof. The Sit Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund, and the Sit Tax-Free Income Fund are series funds of Sit Mutual Funds II, Inc. The Sit Florida Tax-Free Income Fund is a series fund of Sit Mutual Funds Trust. Each fund has 10 billion authorized shares of capital stock. Shares in the U.S. Government Securities Fund have a par value of $0.01, and shares in other funds have a par value of $0.001. This report covers the bond funds of the Sit Mutual Funds. The investment objective for each Fund is as follows:

Fund Investment Objectives
Money Market Maximum current income with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity.
U.S. Government
Securities
High level of current income and safety of principal.
Tax-Free Income High level of current income that is exempt from federal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital.
Minnesota
Tax-Free Income
High level of current income that is exempt from federal reglar income tax and Minnesota regular personal income tax, consistent with the preservation of capital.
Florida
Tax-Free Income
High level of current income that is exempt from federal regular income tax by investing in securities that are exempt from the Florida intangibles tax.

  Significant accounting policies followed by the Funds are summarized below:

  Investments in Securities
Securities maturing more than 60 days from the valuation date, with the exception of those in Money Market Fund, are valued at the market price supplied by an independent pricing vendor based on current interest rates; those securities with maturities of less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. When market quotations are not readily available, or when the Advisor becomes aware that a significant event impacting the value of a security or group of securities has occurred after the closing of the exchange on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the calculation of the daily net asset value, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using procedures established by the Board of Directors. Pursuant to Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, all securities in the Money Market Fund are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value, in order to maintain a constant net asset value of $1 per share.


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  Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Gains and losses are calculated on the identified-cost basis. Interest, including level-yield amortization of long-term bond premium and discount, is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends received from closed-end fund holdings are included in Interest Income and are generated from the underlying investments.

  Delivery and payment for securities which have been purchased by the Funds on a forward commitment or when-issued basis can take place two weeks or more after the transaction date. During this period, such securities are subject to market fluctuations and may increase or decrease in value prior to delivery, and the Funds maintain segregated assets with a market value greater than the amount of their purchase commitments.

  The Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund concentrates its investments in Minnesota, and therefore may have more credit risk related to the economic conditions in the state of Minnesota than a portfolio with broader geographical diversification.

  The Florida Tax-Free Income Fund concentrates its investments in Florida, and therefore may have more credit risk related to the economic conditions in the state of Florida than a portfolio with broader geographical diversification.

  Federal Taxes
The Funds’ policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no income tax provision is required. Also, in order to avoid the payment of any federal excise taxes, the Funds will distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net realized gains on a calendar year basis.

  Net investment income and net realized gains may differ for financial statement and tax purposes. The character of distributions made during the year for net investment income or net realized gains may also differ from its ultimate characterization for tax purposes.

  As of March 31, 2005, for federal income tax purposes, some Funds have capital loss carryovers which, if not offset by subsequent gains will begin to expire as follows:

Loss Carryover
Expiration Year
U.S. Government Securities     $ 3,964,767   2007    
Tax-Free Income   $ 29,658,089   2008  
MN Tax-Free Income   $ 7,995,128   2008  
FL Tax-Free Income   $ 16,907   2013  

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      Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

  Distributions
Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the close of business on the record date. Such distributions are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds’capital stock. Distributions from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly for the Funds. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, will be made annually for each of the Funds.

  Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(2)   Investment Security Transactions

  Purchases of and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities, other than short-term securities, for the period ended September 30, 2005, were as follows:

Purchases ($)
Proceeds ($)
U.S. Government Securities Fund      66,248,517    58,195,669  
Tax-Free Income Fund    56,109,592    52,872,860  
Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund    68,235,425    49,993,448  
Florida Tax-Free Income Fund    1,414,846    222,250  

  For the Money Market Fund during the period ended September 30, 2005 purchases of and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities aggregated $595,625,904 and $575,905,606, respectively.

(3)   Expenses

  Investment Adviser
The Funds each have entered into an investment management agreement with Sit Investment Associates Inc. (SIA), under which SIA manages the Funds’ assets and provides research, statistical and advisory services, and pays related office rental, executive expenses and executive salaries. SIA also is obligated to pay all of the Funds’expenses (excluding extraordinary expenses, stock transfer taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, and other transaction charges relating to investing activities). The fee for investment management and advisory services is based on the average daily net assets of the Funds at the annual rate of:

Average Daily
Net Assets

Tax-Free Income Fund .80%
Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund .80%
Florida Tax-Free Income Fund .80%


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First
$50 Million
Over
$50 Million


Money Market Fund     .80% .60%
U.S. Government Securities Fund   1.00% .80%

  For the period October 1, 1993, through December 31, 2006, the Adviser has voluntarily agreed to limit the flat monthly fee (and, thereby, all Fund expenses, except extraordinary expenses, interest, brokerage commissions and other transaction charges not payable by the Adviser) paid by the Tax-Free Income Fund to an annual rate of .70% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $250 million and .60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets in excess of $500 million. After December 31, 2006, this voluntary fee waiver may be discontinued by the Adviser in its sole discretion.

  For the period October 1, 1993, through December 31, 2006, the Adviser has voluntarily agreed to limit the flat monthly fee (and, thereby, all Fund expenses, except extraordinary expenses, interest, brokerage commissions and other transaction charges not payable by the Adviser) paid by the U.S. Government Securities Fund and Money Market Fund to an annual rate of .80% and .50%, respectively of the Fund’s average daily net assets. After December 31, 2006, this voluntary fee waiver may be discontinued by the Adviser in its sole discretion.

  Transactions with affiliates
The investment adviser, affiliates of the investment adviser, directors and officers of the Funds as a whole owned the following shares as of September 30, 2005:

Shares % Shares
Outstanding


Money Market Fund      39,477,941    67.3(*)
U.S. Government Securities Fund    1,044,441    4.2       
Tax-Free Income Fund    2,048,628    5.7       
Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund    1,570,122    6.4       
Florida Tax-Free Income Fund    264,389    62.7       

  (*) 45.8% shares owned by other Sit Mutual Funds.

(4)   Financial Highlights

  Per share data for a share of capital stock outstanding during the period and selected supplemental and ratio information for each period(s), are indicated on pages 75 through 79.


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     Sit Money Market Fund

      Financial Highlights


Six months ended
September 30, 2005
(Unaudited)
Years Ended March 31,

2005 2004 2003 2002

Net Asset Value:                        
   Beginning of period   $ 1.00   $ 1.00   $ 1.00   $ 1.00   $ 1.00  

Operations:   
   Net investment income    0.01    0.01    0.01    0.01    0.03  

Total from operations    0.01    0.01    0.01    0.01    0.03  

Distributions to Shareholders:   
   From net investment income    (0.01 )  (0.01 )  (0.01 )  (0.01 )  (0.03 )

Net Asset Value:   
   End of period   $ 1.00   $ 1.00   $ 1.00   $ 1.00   $ 1.00  

Total investment return (1)    1.37 %  1.24 %  0.60 %  1.13 %  2.63 %

Net assets at end of period (000's omitted)   $ 58,619   $ 38,141   $ 44,610   $ 73,843   $ 93,785  
 
Ratios:   
   Expenses to average daily net assets    0.50 % (2)  0.50 % (2)  0.50 % (2)  0.50 % (2)  0.50 % (2)
   Net investment income to average daily net assets    2.75 % (2)  1.22 % (2)  0.60 % (2)  1.14 % (2)  2.65 % (2)
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(1)

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.


(2)

Percentages for the period ended September 30, 2005 are adjusted to an annual rate.
Total Fund expenses are contractually limited to .80% of average daily net assets for the first $50 million in Fund net assets and .60% of average daily net assets for Fund net assets exceeding $50 million. However, during the period ended September 30, 2005 and the years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002, the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund. Had the Fund incurred these expenses, the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets would have been .79%, .80%, .76%, .74%, and .70% for each of these periods and the ratio of net investment income to average daily net assets would have been 2.46%, .92%, .34%, .90%, and 2.45%, respectively.


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     Sit U.S. Government Securities Fund

      Financial Highlights


Six months ended
September 30, 2005
(Unaudited)
Years Ended March 31,

2005 2004 2003 2002

Net Asset Value:                        
    Beginning of period   $ 10.62   $ 10.79   $ 10.83   $ 10.69   $ 10.59  

Operations:   
    Net investment income    .20    .38    .27    .45    .58  
    Net realized and unrealized gains  
      (losses) on investments    (.01 )  (.17 )  (.04 )  .14    .10  

Total from operations    .19    .21    .23    .59    .68  

Distributions to Shareholders:   
    From net investment income    (.20 )  (.38 )  (.27 )  (.45 )  (.58 )
    From realized gains                      

Total Distributions    (.20 )  (.38 )  (.27 )  (.45 )  (.58 )

Net Asset Value:   
    End of period   $ 10.61   $ 10.62   $ 10.79   $ 10.83   $ 10.69  

Total investment return (1)    1.80 %  1.93 %  2.19 %  5.60 %  6.53 %

Net assets at end of period (000's omitted)   $ 262,906   $ 258,410   $ 287,442   $ 408,840   $ 211,947  
 
Ratios:   
    Expenses to average daily net assets    0.80 % (2)  0.80 % (2)  0.80 % (2)  0.80 % (2)  0.80 % (2)
    Net investment income to average daily net assets    3.75 % (2)  3.51 % (2)  2.48 % (2)  3.98 % (2)  5.40 % (2)
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)    19.02 %  36.64 %  61.99 %  77.06 %  54.69 %
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(1)

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.


(2)

Percentages for the period ended September 30, 2005 are adjusted to an annual rate.
Total Fund expenses are contractually limited to 1.00% of average daily net assets for the first $50 million in Fund net assets and .80% of average daily net assets for Fund net assets exceeding $50 million. However, during the period ended September 30, 2005 and the years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002, the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund. Had the Fund incurred these expenses, the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets would have been .84%, .84%, .83%, .83%, and .85% for each of these periods and the ratio of net investment income to average daily net assets would have been 3.71%, 3.47%, 2.45%, 3.95%, and 5.35%, respectively.


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     Sit Tax-Free Income Fund

      Financial Highlights


Six months ended
September 30, 2005
(Unaudited)
Years Ended March 31,

2005 2004 2003 2002

Net Asset Value:                        
    Beginning of period   $ 9.77   $ 9.90   $ 9.94   $ 9.82   $ 9.90  

Operations:   
    Net investment income    .19    .38    .42    .45    .48  
    Net realized and unrealized gains  
      (losses) on investments    .02    (.13 )  (.04 )  .12    (.08 )

Total from operations    .21    .25    .38    .57    .40  

Distributions to Shareholders:   
    From net investment income    (.19 )  (.38 )  (.42 )  (.45 )  (.48 )
    From realized gains                      

Total distributions    (.19 )  (.38 )  (.42 )  (.45 )  (.48 )

Net Asset Value:   
    End of period   $ 9.79   $ 9.77   $ 9.90   $ 9.94   $ 9.82  

Total investment return (1)    2.12 %  2.54 %  3.89 %  5.90 %  4.05 %

Net assets at end of period (000's omitted)   $ 350,600   $ 353,868   $ 352,281   $ 414,419   $ 440,431  
 
Ratios:   
    Expenses to average daily net assets    0.77 % (2)  0.77 % (2)  0.76 % (2)  0.76 % (2)  0.75 % (2)
    Net investment income to average daily net assets    3.78 % (2)  3.84 % (2)  4.23 % (2)  4.53 % (2)  4.79 % (2)
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)    12.90 %  41.29 %  32.33 %  37.98 %  40.02 %
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(1)

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.


(2)

Percentages for the period ended September 30, 2005 are adjusted to an annual rate.
Total Fund expenses are contractually limited to .80% of average daily net assets. However, during the period ended September 30, 2005 and years ended March 31, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002, the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund. Had the Fund incurred these expenses, the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets would have been .80% for these periods, and the ratio of net investment income to average daily net assets would have been 3.75%, 3.81%, 4.19%, 4.49%, and 4.74%, respectively.


          

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     Sit Minnesota Tax-Free Income Fund

      Financial Highlights


Six months ended
September 30, 2005
(Unaudited)
Years Ended March 31,

2005 2004 2003 2002

Net Asset Value:                        
    Beginning of period   $ 10.09   $ 10.26   $ 10.22   $ 9.99   $ 10.01  

Operations:   
    Net investment income    .21    .44    .46    .47    .49  
    Net realized and unrealized gains  
      (losses) on investments    .07    (.17 )  .04    .23    (.02 )

Total from operations    .28    .27    .50    .70    .47  

Distributions to Shareholders:   
    From net investment income    (.21 )  (.44 )  (.46 )  (.47 )  (.49 )

Net Asset Value:   
    End of period   $ 10.16   $ 10.09   $ 10.26   $ 10.22   $ 9.99  

Total investment return (1)    2.78 %  2.69 %  4.99 %  7.14 %  4.74 %

Net assets at end of period (000's omitted)   $ 250,958   $ 233,034   $ 217,773   $ 219,368   $ 195,275  
 
Ratios:   
    Expenses to average daily net assets    0.80 % (2)  0.80 %  0.80 %  0.80 %  0.80 %
    Net investment income to average daily net assets    4.11 % (2)  4.33 %  4.47 %  4.62 %  4.87 %
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)    31.67 %  29.33 %  27.31 %  19.51 %  23.81 %
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(1)

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.


(2)

Adjusted to an annual rate.


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     Sit Florida Tax-Free Income Fund

      Financial Highlights


Six months
ended
September 30,
2005
(Unaudited)
Year
Ended
March 31,
2005
Three months
Ended
March 31,
2004

Net Asset Value:                
    Beginning of period   $ 9.94   $ 10.05   $ 10.00  

Operations:   
    Net investment income    .16    .29    .06  
    Net realized and unrealized gains  
      (losses) on investments    .04    (.11 )  .05  

Total from operations    .20    .18    .11  

Distributions to Shareholders:   
    From net investment income    (.16 )  (.29 )  (.06 )

Net Asset Value:   
    End of period   $ 9.98   $ 9.94   $ 10.05  

Total investment return (1)    2.00 %  1.84 %  1.08 %

Net assets at end of period (000's omitted)   $ 4,210   $ 3,173   $ 2,648  
 
Ratios:   
    Expenses to average daily net assets    0.80 % (2)  0.80 %  0.80 % (2)
    Net investment income to average daily net assets    3.17 % (2)  2.93 %  2.49 % (2)
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)    9.47 %  29.52 %  3.45 %
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(1)

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.


(2)

Adjusted to an annual rate.


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      Expense Example (Unaudited)


        As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

        The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period April 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005.

Actual Expenses
        The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
        The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

        Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs (redemption fees) were included, your costs would have been higher.


Money Market Fund Beginning
Account Value
(4/1/05)
Ending
Account Value
(9/30/05)
Expenses Paid
During Period*
(4/1/05 – 9/30/05)

Actual     $1,000.00     $1,013.70     $ 2.51    

Hypothetical   $1,000.00   $1,022.50   $ 2.52  
(5% return before expenses)  

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.50%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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U.S. Goverment
Securities Fund
Beginning
Account Value
(4/1/05)
Ending
Account Value
(9/30/05)
Expenses Paid
During Period*
(4/1/05 – 9/30/05)

Actual     $1,000.00     $1,018.00     $ 4.02    

Hypothetical   $1,000.00   $1,021.00   $ 4.03  
(5% return before expenses)  

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.80%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).



Tax-Free Income Fund Beginning
Account Value
(4/1/05)
Ending
Account Value
(9/30/05)
Expenses Paid
During Period*
(4/1/05 – 9/30/05)

Actual     $1,000.00     $1,021.20     $ 3.88    

Hypothetical   $1,000.00   $1,021.15   $ 3.88  
(5% return before expenses)  

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.77%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).


Minnesota Tax-Free
Income Fund
Beginning
Account Value
(4/1/05)
Ending
Account Value
(9/30/05)
Expenses Paid
During Period*
(4/1/05 – 9/30/05)

Actual     $1,000.00     $1,027.80     $ 4.04    

Hypothetical   $1,000.00   $1,021.00   $ 4.03  
(5% return before expenses)  

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.80%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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Florida Tax-Free
Income Fund
Beginning
Account Value
(4/1/05)
Ending
Account Value
(9/30/05)
Expenses Paid
During Period*
(4/1/05 – 9/30/05)

Actual     $1,000.00     $1,020.00     $ 4.03    

Hypothetical   $1,000.00   $1,021.00   $ 4.03  
(5% return before expenses)  

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.80%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).












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     Sit Mutual Funds

      Additional Information


PROXY VOTING

        Each Fund follows certain policies and procedures for voting proxies for securities held in each portfolio. A description of the Funds’ proxy voting polices and procedures is available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580.

        Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to its portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available 1) without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580; and 2) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

        The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. Information on the Funds’ Forms N-Q is also available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580.

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A Look at Sit Mutual Funds

        Sit Mutual Funds are managed by Sit Investment Associates, Inc. Sit Investment Associates was founded by Eugene C. Sit in July 1981 and is dedicated to a single purpose, to be one of the premier investment management firms in the United States. Sit Investment Associates currently manages approximately $6.6 Billion for some of America’s largest corporations, foundations and endowments.

        Sit Mutual Funds are comprised of thirteen no-load Funds. No-load means that Sit Mutual Funds have no sales charges on purchases, no deferred sales charges, no 12b-1 fees and no exchange fees. Every dollar you invest goes to work for you. Effective November 1, 2003, the Stock Funds, excluding the Balanced Fund, charge a 2% redemption fee on shares held less than 30 days.

Sit Mutual Funds offer:

  • Free telephone exchange
  • Dollar-cost averaging through an automatic investment plan
  • Electronic transfer for purchases and redemptions
  • Free checkwriting privileges on bond funds
  • Retirement accounts including IRAs and 401(k) plans


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S E M I - A N N U A L   R E P O R T   B O N D   F U N D S
Six months ended September 30, 2005

INVESTMENT ADVISER
Sit Investment Associates, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-334-5888 (Metro Area)
800-332-5580

CUSTODIAN
PFPC Trust Company
P.O. Box 9763
Providence, RI 02940

TRANSFER AGENT AND
DISBURSING AGENT

PFPC, Inc.
P.O. Box 9763
Providence, RI 02940

To contact Sit Mutual Funds:

By Telephone:
800-332-5580 or 612-334-5888

By E-Mail:
info@sitinvest.com

On the Internet:

Visit our website at www.sitfunds.com
Visit the SEC website at www.sec.gov
DISTRIBUTOR
SIA Securities Corp.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-334-5888 (Metro Area)
800-332-5580

AUDITORS
KPMG LLP
90 South Seventh Street
Suite 4200
Minneapolis, MN 55402

LEGAL COUNSEL
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
50 South Sixth Street
Suite 1500
Minneapolis, MN 55402

By Regular Mail:
Sit Mutual Funds
P.O. Box 9763
Providence, RI 02940

By Express Mail:
Sit Mutual Funds
101 Sabin Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860

 








Item 2:   Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 3:   Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 4:   Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 5:   Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 6:   Schedule of Investments.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7:   Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8:   Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9:   Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10:   Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 11:   Controls and Procedures.
(a)   Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)   There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12:   Exhibits.
(a)    The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:

  (2)   A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

(b)   Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SIT U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND, INC.

By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, 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   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005


By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Eugene C. Sit
  Eugene C. Sit
Chairman

Date   November 30, 2005


















Item 2:   Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 3:   Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 4:   Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 5:   Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 6:   Schedule of Investments.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7:   Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8:   Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9:   Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10:   Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 11:   Controls and Procedures.
(a)   Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)   There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12:   Exhibits.
(a)   The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:

  (2)   A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

(b)   Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SIT MONEY MARKET FUND, INC.

By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, 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   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005



By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Eugene C. Sit
  Eugene C. Sit
Chairman

Date   November 30, 2005


















Item 2:   Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 3:   Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 4:   Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 5:   Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 6:   Schedule of Investments.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7:   Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8:   Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9:   Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10:   Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 11:   Controls and Procedures.
(a)   Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)   There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12:   Exhibits:
(a)   The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:

  (2)   A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

(b)   Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SIT MUTUAL FUNDS II, INC.

By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, 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   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005



By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Eugene C. Sit
  Eugene C. Sit
Chairman

Date   November 30, 2005


















Item 2:   Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 3:   Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 4:   Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to Semi-Annual Report.

Item 5:   Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 6:   Schedule of Investments.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7:   Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8:   Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9:   Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10:   Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

Item 11:   Controls and Procedures.
(a)   Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)   There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12:   Exhibits:
(a)   The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:

  (2)   A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

(b)   Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SIT MUTUAL FUNDS TRUST

By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, 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   (Signature and Title) /s/   Paul E. Rasmussen
  Paul E. Rasmussen
Vice President, Treasurer

Date   November 30, 2005



By   (Signature and Title) /s/   Eugene C. Sit
  Eugene C. Sit
Chairman

Date   November 30, 2005