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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950116-05-002553
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050728
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050728
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20050728

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000895574
		IRS NUMBER:				411737161
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07410
		FILM NUMBER:		05981544

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930519

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR FLORIDA INSURD MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930122

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000896923
		IRS NUMBER:				232713064
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07460
		FILM NUMBER:		05981539

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DELAWARE GROUP DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930714

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INV COLORADO INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000907573
		IRS NUMBER:				411751991
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07810
		FILM NUMBER:		05981545

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103-3682
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103-3682

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR COLORADO INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930621

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INVESTMENTS GLOBAL DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000916713
		IRS NUMBER:				232753201
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-08246
		FILM NUMBER:		05981547

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2005 MARKET STREET
		STREET 2:		.
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DELAWARE GROUP GLOBAL DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931229

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000884174
		IRS NUMBER:				411718337
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06568
		FILM NUMBER:		05981543

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920826

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ARIZONA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000895577
		IRS NUMBER:				411737155
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07412
		FILM NUMBER:		05981546

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR ARIZONA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930519

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000895658
		IRS NUMBER:				411737158
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07420
		FILM NUMBER:		05981542

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930519

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND III INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000910347
		IRS NUMBER:				411761999
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07938
		FILM NUMBER:		05981540

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2152552127

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE COMMERCE SQUARE
		STREET 2:		2005 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND III INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930806
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<PAGE>

                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

                     Delaware Investments Arizona Municipal
                                Income Fund, Inc.
     -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

     -----------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
    Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)    Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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

    4)    Date Filed:

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

<PAGE>

                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

                      Delaware Investments Colorado Insured
                           Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
    Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)    Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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

    4)    Date Filed:

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

<PAGE>
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

               Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
    Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)    Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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

    4)    Date Filed:

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


<PAGE>
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

           Delaware Investments Global Dividend and Income Fund, Inc.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange
    Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)    Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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

    4)    Date Filed:

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

<PAGE>
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

                      Delaware Investments Florida Insured
                              Municipal Income Fund
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange
    Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)    Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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

    4)    Date Filed:

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

<PAGE>
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

                    Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal
                                Income Fund, Inc.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange
    Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)     Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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


    4)    Date Filed:

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

<PAGE>
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12

                    Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal
                              Income Fund II, Inc.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
    Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)    Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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

    4)    Date Filed:

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

<PAGE>
                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION


Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

[X] Filed by the Registrant
[ ] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

Check the appropriate box:

[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted
    by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to Sec. 240.14a-12



         Delaware Investments Minnesota Municipal Income Fund III, Inc.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
                (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)


Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.

    1.    Title of each class of securities to which transaction
          applies:

    2.    Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:

    3.    Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction
          computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the
          amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
          was determined):

    4.    Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:

    5.    Total fee paid:

[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary proxy materials.

[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange
    Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was
    paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
    number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

    1)    Amount Previously Paid:

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

    2)    Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

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

    3)    Filing Party:

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

    4)    Date Filed:

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


<PAGE>

Delaware
Investments(R)
- -----------------------------------
A member of Lincoln Financial Group


               DELAWARE INVESTMENTS DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
           DELAWARE INVESTMENTS GLOBAL DIVIDEND AND INCOME FUND, INC.
            DELAWARE INVESTMENTS ARIZONA MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND, INC.
           DELAWARE INVESTMENTS COLORADO INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND, INC.
               DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL FUND
               DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL FUND, INC.
             DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL FUND II, INC.
             DELAWARE INVESTMENTS MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL FUND III, INC.

                               2005 MARKET STREET
                             PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

                     SUPPLEMENT TO COMBINED PROXY STATEMENT
                               DATED JULY 11, 2005

A Combined Proxy Statement (the "Proxy Statement") related to the Joint Annual
Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of the above-referenced Funds was mailed
to each Fund's shareholders on or about July 11, 2005. The Meeting will be held
at Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 on
Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the Meeting is:

        1.  To elect a Board of Directors (or Trustees) for each Fund;

        2.  To transact any other business that properly comes before the
            Meeting and any adjournments of the Meeting.

The references to "Thursday, August 17, 2005" on Page of 1 the Proxy Statement
and the Notice to Shareholders attached to the Proxy Statement shall be replaced
with "Wednesday, August 17, 2005."

The date of this Supplement is July 28, 2005



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