Governor Mark Dayton is sworn in.
Governor Dayton greets grandson Hugo and son Eric.
Governor Dayton greeted new Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
The ceremony was held at the Landmark Center, St. Paul
Lt. Governor Tina Smith is sworn in.
Former Governor Wendell Anderson sporting an awesome jacket, Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Vice President Walter Mondale recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The DFL House leadership will be in the minority when the 2015 legislative session starts Tuesday.
The Greater Mount Vernon Baptist Church Choir rocked the Landmark Center.
Governor Dayton's ex wife Alida Rockefeller Messenger attended the ceremony.
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