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Tim Walz took the oath of office Monday to become Minnesota's 41st governor. He was sworn in alongside his lieutenant governor, Peggy Flanagan, as well as Secretary of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Julie Blaha and Attorney General Keith Ellison, all Democrats.

At his inauguration at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Walz stressed the importance of education and health care, highlighting the two issues that were staples of his campaign for the office.

Walz calls to close education, health care gaps

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Tim Walz took the oath of office Monday to become Minnesota's 41st governor. He was sworn in alongside his lieutenant governor, Peggy Flanagan, as well as Secretary of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Julie Blaha and Attorney General Keith Ellison, all Democrats.


Gov. Tim Walz sits with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's daughter.

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Preparing for the inauguration of Tim Walz.

Minnesota constitutional officers prepare for their inauguration.

Keith Ellison speaks after being sworn in as attorney general. 

Peggy Flanagan hugs Associate Justice Anne McKeig

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan takes the oath of office.

Gov.-elect Tim Walz listens as the Iron Boy Singers perform.

Former Gov. Mark Dayton waves at the crowd as he is applauded.

Rep. Angie Craig jokes with Sen. amy Klobuchar.

Photos: The Walz Administration takes oath of office

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