![Governor Mark Dayton is sworn in. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/MFIJJBM2MBAU2RDFOVMO5V6RZY.jpg?&w=712)
(Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Photos: Inauguration Ceremony for Governor Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith
Governor Mark Dayton and other Minnesota constitutional officers were sworn in today at the Landmark Center, St. Paul
January 5, 2015 at 7:53PM
Governor Mark Dayton is sworn in.
![Governor Mark Dayton is sworn in greeted grandson Hugo held by Dayton's son Eric. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/X25JELIPAIAJ4JFRR6I3NT2YWM.jpg?&w=712)
Governor Dayton greets grandson Hugo and son Eric.
![Governor Mark Dayton greets Lt. Governor Tina Smith after being sworn in. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/5Q6IPQNMVSNAP45DEIV4JLZJRY.jpg?&w=712)
Governor Dayton greeted new Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
![Governor Mark Dayton is sworn in. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/JCQ3JMWXVSLBZ42PROLEP4S3FU.jpg?&w=712)
The ceremony was held at the Landmark Center, St. Paul
![Lt. Governor Tina Smith is sworn in. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/B2PCUHQMMSTWAQWU3NJNVJXRHU.jpg?&w=712)
Lt. Governor Tina Smith is sworn in.
![Former Governor Wendell Anderson, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Walter Mondale. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/5WL4IQCZJAAIAJ7LCV4C2ZW23A.jpg?&w=712)
Former Governor Wendell Anderson sporting an awesome jacket, Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Vice President Walter Mondale recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
![DFL Reps Erin Murphy, Katie Sieben and Paul Thissen. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/ZAF6S4RGRQDLN2JHF5YYCI7EPY.jpg?&w=712)
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![Greater Mount Vernon Baptist Church Choir. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/MHHWHH5AZBSOC7BTVNUVG5YOZQ.jpg?&w=712)
The Greater Mount Vernon Baptist Church Choir rocked the Landmark Center.
![Governor Dayton's ex wife Alida Rockefeller Messenger ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Monday January 5, 2015 Next Monday, January 5, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor-Elect Tina Smith will take the oath of office at an official inauguration ceremony beginning at 12:00pm at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. 138026](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/7Y3YFFGOZKK7Q3OJILMOV6TTXQ.jpg?&w=712)
Governor Dayton's ex wife Alida Rockefeller Messenger attended the ceremony.
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