Live: Tim Walz takes the oath as Minnesota's 41st governor at 11 a.m.
Following Tim Walz's oath of office today at the Fitzgerald Theater, and there will be a public reception at 3 p.m. at the State Capitol.
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No shortage of scooplets on Walz admin and inauguration speech in today's Hot Dish courtesy of @jpcoolican . If you're not signed up yet, now's the time: signup.e2ma.net/signup/1856712… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUIYSJVsAA5h4i.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUIYSKUwAAdhxL.jpg
by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 2:19:50 PM -
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Before he is sworn in today, Minnesota Attorney General-elect Keith Ellison has been figuring out how to navigate the transition to an office unlike any he has ever held. strib.mn/2SER1V8by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 3:17:22 PM -
Curious about the big debates and dynamics in the upcoming legislative session? I broke down five of the big issues here: strib.mn/2REwylW and there's an overview below.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 3:31:39 PM -
Inauguration Day. In addition to a new governor, Minnesota will get a new attorney general and state auditor today (and Secretary of State Steve Simon will continue in his post).by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 3:33:36 PM
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Good morning from St Paul! I’ll be live tweeting from @GovTimWalz ’s inauguration shortly https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUk5NNVYAEFqRe.jpg
by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 4:24:02 PM -
Walz is in the building. Just greeted outgoing Gov. Mark Dayton, who is heading in to take his seat.by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 4:45:33 PM
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DNC Chair @TomPerez in attendance at MN inaugural. He’s here at the invitation of @keithellison https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUpoOqWsAEJDay.jpg
by Brian Bakst via twitter retweeted by toreyvanoot 1/7/2019 4:45:41 PM -
Gov. Mark Dayton entered the Fitz a few minutes ago, where his successor Tim Walz will be sworn in soon. He walked through the aisle shaking hands left and right. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUqy6aWsAAQlia.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 4:49:53 PM -
Spotted inside Fitzgerald Theatre attending today’s inauguration: @TomPerez , chair of @DNC . He’s mingling alongside @MinnesotaDFL chair @kenmartin73 . AG-elect @keithellison served until recently as DNC vice chair before stepping down after election.by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 4:51:15 PM
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A who’s-who of Minnesota politicos at Walz inauguration ceremony. Some in the crowd: Former and incoming state commissioners, Mpls Mayor Jacob Frey, Dem Chair Ken Martin, former Senate President Michelle Fischbach. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUri3_XgAE9wK1.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 4:53:09 PM -
Also spotted so far: outgoing @LoriSwansonMN , incoming Public Safety commissioner John Harrington, MSP Mayor @Jacob_Frey .by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 4:56:29 PM
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(Among many others! I forgot my glasses so “spotted” tweets will be, uh, limited at best by my terrible eyesight) 🤦♀️by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 4:58:24 PM
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Gwen Walz addresses a group of supporters gathered just outside the theater as her family prepares for the swearing in. Minnesota’s soon-to-be first family includes Tim, Gwen, and children Gus and Hope. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUtTPwWkAABX3Z.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 5:00:48 PM -
Walz (bottom left) watching as new officials get instructions on procession, where to walk/stand for ceremony https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUteS7VYAcwZcW.jpg
by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:01:34 PM -
Correction: Walz and, it appears, family members or guests. Other electeds just entered from back stageby Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:03:44 PM
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Business GOP Establishment types hoped to recruit Kathleen Blatz to run for governor. Instead, she is emcee at the Walz inaugural.by j. patrick coolican via twitter 1/7/2019 5:04:04 PM -
A standing ovation as Flanagan, Blaha, Simon and Ellison take the stage. Another standing O for Dayton.by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 5:04:39 PM
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by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:04:49 PM
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Ceremony kicks off with procession of teachers, including Walz family members and own former teachers. Goal is to recognize educators’ “tireless service and dedication to shaping our world”by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:10:21 PM
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Hugs and handshakes as Walz makes his way to the stage, led in first by a procession of educators and former students. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUvpgfXgAEa4_R.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 5:11:06 PM -
Walz greeting guests on his way down the aisle https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUv0WWVYAEjwDA.jpg
by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:11:48 PM -
Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman gets a chuckle of approval from the audience with a reference to well paid teachers in her invocation.by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:15:57 PM
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. @GovMarkDayton left a note for @GovTimWalz and Gwen Walz at the residence. He also peanut M&Ms in the governor's… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Brian Bakst via twitter retweeted by toreyvanoot 1/7/2019 5:17:37 PM
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Drum ceremony following the singing of the national anthem. Peggy Flanagan will be first indigenous woman to be MN Lt Gov. And here’s today’s order of operations. Ellison is first to be sworn in. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUzZN8XcAAZgTv.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUzZN5WsAA56vc.jpg
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Drum ceremony following the singing of the national anthem. Peggy Flanagan will be first indigenous woman to be MN Lt Gov. And here’s today’s order of operations. Ellison is first to be sworn in. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUzZN8XcAAZgTv.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwUzZN5WsAA56vc.jpg
by Jessie Van Berkel via twitter 1/7/2019 5:27:25 PM -
by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:27:56 PM
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US District Judge Michael Davis, Minnesota's first black federal judge, has just sworn in the state's first black Attorney General, Keith Ellison.by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 5:28:31 PM
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Ellison opens remarks talking about the cost of health care, tells story of a man with diabetes who died after rationing insulin because of high prices. “My job as the people’s lawyer is to help Minnesotans like Alex afford their lives with dignity and respect.”by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:30:46 PM
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Ellison, speaking now, begins with story of Alex Smith, who aged out of mother's health insurance at 26, and died after needing to ration his insulin. "My job as the people's lawyer is to help people like Alex afford their lives with dignity and respect."by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 5:31:27 PM
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Ellison echoes Walz pledge to serve all MN: “there is no town, no county too small or too far from the metro... we will be all over Minnesota” listening, fighting.by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:32:31 PM
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Ellison says the "bulwark for protecting democracy is in our law and in our Attorney General's office" Says no county too small for his office to visit. The office "will be the place where everybody counts and everybody matters," he said.by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 5:33:11 PM
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In between officers, another spotted! @amyklobuchar and @BettyMcCollum04 watching from a balcony box https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwU07ciVsAAh7wh.jpg
by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:34:11 PM -
Ellison closed by thanking mother, girlfriend Monica Hurtado (who held Koran on which Ellison was sworn in), and his ex-wife Kim Ellison for standing by him "through thick and thin."by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 5:34:13 PM
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by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:35:28 PM
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Chief Justice Lori Skjerven Gildea next swears in Steve Simon for second term as Minnesota Secretary of State. Met with standing ovation when he calls for restoring right to vote to felons who served sentences.by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 5:37:45 PM
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Simon said he never tires of touting state's top rankings in voter participation but says "we do have more work to do ... to make democracy real for everyone."by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 5:38:25 PM
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Simon says Minnesotans want to get a little less passive & a little more aggressive when it comes to voting rights. Touts packages announced last week. Biggest cheers (& standing O) for restoring voting rights for felony offenders post release. Background: m.startribune.com/democrats-push…by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:38:51 PM
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Simon says Minnesotans want to get a little less passive & a little more aggressive when it comes to voting rights.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Torey Van Oot via twitter retweeted by smontemayor 1/7/2019 5:39:08 PM
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Simon gives shoutout to his wife as he closes, noting today is their wedding anniversary 🥂by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:39:28 PM
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Minn. Supreme Court Justice Paul Thissen next swears in Julie Blaha as the state's first new auditor in more than a decade.by Stephen Montemayor via twitter 1/7/2019 5:40:01 PM
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Here goes @julieblaha . “This is the first time I’ve gotten to attend (inauguration). And we have really good seats!” She cracks. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwU2gS5UUAYdvQH.jpg
by Torey Van Oot via twitter 1/7/2019 5:40:56 PM -
Minn. Supreme Court Justice Paul Thissen next swears in Julie Blaha as the state's first new auditor in more than a decade.by Stephen Montemayor via twitter retweeted by toreyvanoot 1/7/2019 5:41:20 PM
