MONDAY: Mark Dayton will take the oath of office as governor at Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; ceremony begins at noon. Limited seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The public can mingle with Dayton and Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon at an open house in the State Capitol from 2 until 4:30 p.m. The Minnesota Historical Society will supply exhibits and children's activities.
TUESDAY: Lawmakers in both houses will take office and elect their new leaders in the Capitol at noon.
SATURDAY: The public is invited to dance the night away (until midnight) at the "People's Inaugural Ball" at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased for $30 at daytoninauguration.com or at the door. Students and low-income residents can request a $15 reduced price on the honor system. The event will include hors d'oeuvres and entertainment provided by a DJ. The dress code is "Blue Jeans to Black Tie."
