Jan. 2 - "ONE MINNESOTA" - 2023 INAUGURAL CEREMONY

Gov. Tim Walz during his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 41st Gov. of Minnesota after being re-elected in 2022.

Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Sec. of State Steve Simon, State Auditor

Julie Blaha and Attorney General Keith Ellison after being introduced for swearing in ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.

Gov. Tim Walz acknowledges the applause from the audience invited to the inaugural ceremony.

Presentation of the Colors - Minnesota Tribal Honor Guards & Minnesota National Guard Honor Guard

Prayer Song - Sharen Day, Ojibwe, Executive Director of the Indigenous Peoples Tack Force

National Anthem - Jess Davis, St. Louis Park School District

Pledge of Allegiance - Minnesota Urban Debate League

Faith Remarks - Ribbi Marcia Zimmerman, Temple Israel

In This Moment - Gwen Nell, Minnesota’s Poet Laureate

Faith Remarks - Iman Makram El-Amin, Masjid An-Nur

“Simple Gifts” Arranged by Mike Forres - Prior Lake High School Low Brass Ensemble

Attorney General Keith Ellison - sworn in by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell, Untied States District Court, District of Minnesota

Attorney General Keith Ellison addresses the crowd after being sworn in to office.

State Auditor Julie Blaha - sworn in by Assistant Chief Judge Sara Anderson, Minnesota Supreme Court

Sec. of State Steve Simon - sworn in by Associate Justice G. Barry Anderson, Minnesota Supreme Court

Song “Imagine” by John Lennon - Sung by Robert Robinson and accompanied by Sam Reeves on keyboard

Gov. Tim Walz applauds Robinson’s performance of former Beatle John Lennon’s song “Imagine” during the ceremony.

Faith Remarks - Father Dale Korogi, Church of Ascension

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan - sworn in by Judge Sara Wheelock, Minnesota Court of Appeals

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan addresses the crowd after being sworn in to office.

Gov. Tim Walz - sworn in by Judge Johnathan Judd, Seventh Judicial District

Gov. Tim Walz thanks Judge Judd after being sworn in to office

Gov. Tim Walz gives his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 41st Gov. of Minnesota after being re-elected in 2022.

Gov. Tim Walz during his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 41st Gov. of Minnesota after being re-elected in 2022.

Gov. Tim Walz give a congratulatory hug to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan at the end of the “One Minnesota” 2023 Inaugural Ceremony.