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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000897101-05-001159
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050503
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050511
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050511

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENERAL MILLS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000040704
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS [2040]
		IRS NUMBER:				410274440
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0525

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NUMBER ONE GENERAL MILLS BLVD
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55426
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(763) 764-7600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 1113
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55440

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BELTON Y MARC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001181299
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711]
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-01185
		FILM NUMBER:		05818840

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4201 WINFIELD ROAD
		CITY:			WARRENVILLE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60555
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-753-5000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORP
		STREET 2:		4201 WINFIELD RD
		CITY:			WARRENVILLE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60555
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<H1 ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>POWER OF ATTORNEY </FONT></H1>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>I appoint Siri S. Marshall, Michael L. Davis, Trevor V. Gunderson, Kathleen
M. Curran and Christopher A. Rauschl, together and separately, to be my attorneys-in-fact. This means they may, in my place:
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<TD WIDTH=97%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>sign Securities and Exchange Commission Forms 3, 4,
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<TD WIDTH=97%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>file these forms and amendments with the SEC;
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<TD WIDTH=97%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>perform the acts that need to be done concerning
these filings; and </FONT></P></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=97%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>name others to take their place. </FONT></P></TD>
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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>I am responsible for everything my attorneys-in-fact do when acting lawfully
within the scope of this Power of Attorney. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>The attorneys-in-fact, in acting at my request, are not assuming any of my
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. General Mills is not assuming my Section 16
responsibilities either. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>This Power of Attorney remains in effect until: </FONT></P>

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<TD WIDTH=97%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>I am no longer required to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 for
General Mills&#146; securities; or </FONT></P></TD>
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<TD WIDTH=97%><P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>I revoke it, in writing, and deliver the revocation
to my attorneys-in-fact. </FONT></P></TD>
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     <TD WIDTH=30% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Y. Marc Belton</font></TD></tr>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;</font></TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Y. Marc Belton</font></TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Dated:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 10, 2005</font></TD></tr>
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