![New State Representative John Applebaum took a photo of the voting board with his name on it before the session start. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 The Minnesota House and Senate re-convene, with much ceremony, family and guests. In the House, Speaker Kurt Daudt will take the gavel back for the GOP.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/BSNNMFOR3ISQRM6USGW5ZSZFNY.jpg?&w=1080)
Jay Applebaum, father of new State Representative Jon Applebaum took a photo of the voting board with his son's name on it before the session start.
![Rep. Chris Swedzinski posed for a photo with his wife Jessica, mother in law Yvonne and his kids Winifred, 6, Hildy, 4, Adeline 3 and Harry 1. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 The Minnesota House and Senate re-convene, with much ceremony, family and guests. In the House, Speaker Kurt Daudt will take the gavel back for the GOP.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/6AGSEJ4GGILIU44YOVLB5F5EU4.jpg?&w=1080)
Rep. Chris Swedzinski posed for a photo with his wife Jessica, mother in law Yvonne and his kids Winifred, 6, Hildy, 4, Adeline 3 and Harry 1.
![Rep. Dean Urdahl was among the House members sworn in with his grandchildren Mason, seated, Bernadette, 2 and Veronica, 1, held by Karen Urdahl, Dean's wife. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 The Minnesota House and Senate re-convene, with much ceremony, family and guests. In the House, Speaker Kurt Daudt will take the gavel back for the GOP.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/IUTITC2RVSYVCH7CISXUUIXGOI.jpg?&w=1080)
Rep. Dean Urdahl was among the House members sworn in tody, with his grandchildren Mason, seated, Bernadette, 2 and Veronica, 1, held by Dean's wife Karen.
![Rep. Kurt Daudt checked his tie as the vote was taken that would elect him House Speaker. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 The Minnesota House and Senate re-convene, with much ceremony, family and guests. In the House, Speaker Kurt Daudt will take the gavel back for the GOP.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/WMIKXZZ737QQ5675YNXDGY2S4Y.jpg?&w=1080)
Rep. Kurt Daudt checked his tie as the vote was taken that would elect him House Speaker.
![Rep. Kurt Daudt received applause and congratulations after being elected House Speaker. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 The Minnesota House and Senate re-convene, with much ceremony, family and guests. In the House, Speaker Kurt Daudt will take the gavel back for the GOP.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/7GZ76NCL676AQFHHDMS67O3TUQ.jpg?&w=1080)
Rep. Kurt Daudt received applause and congratulations moments after being elected House Speaker.
![Rep. Kurt Daudt got a hug and a kiss from his mom Carol on his way up to the podium after being elected House Speaker. On the left is nephew Nicholas and sister Melissa. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 The Minnesota House and Senate re-convene, with much ceremony, family and guests. In the House, Speaker Kurt Daudt will take the gavel back for the GOP. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 The Minnesota House and Senate re-convene, with much ceremony, family and guests. In the House, Speaker Kurt Daudt will take the gavel back for the GOP.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/4ICZ76YMUOQCYMXZE5X4ABQ26Y.jpg?&w=1080)
Rep. Kurt Daudt got a hug and a kiss from his mom Carol on his way up to the podium after being elected House Speaker. On the left is nephew Nicholas and sister Melissa.
