INAUGURATION
STAFF BLOG NIE ROCKS! Reviewing inaugural history
Inaugurals are a mixture of pomp, festival and gravity, the American equivalent of a coronation. Their rituals are laden with symbols of national purpose, continuity and unity. For 220 years, they hav...
Posted on 1/21/13 at 10:02 AM
University of Minnesota-Crookston celebrates inaugural of chancellor 
University of Minnesota-Crookston’s fifth chancellor used his inauguration ceremony Thursday on campus to broadly outline his plans to further lead staff and students.
By Jennifer Johnson , April 18, 2013
Obama hears pastor's advice ahead of swearing-in
A pastor used a morning church service to counsel President Barack Obama to use his power for the benefit of others.
By Associated Press , January 21, 2013
A day pulsing with history follows very old script
For once, the drumbeats of division receded and Americans of every ornery opinion gathered to witness history unfold in President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration.
By Calvin Woodward , January 21, 2013
From Washington to Obama, the inauguration is an American moment
Inauguration Days are the times America pauses to appreciate and reflect on the orderly transition, or reaffirmation, of power.
By David Lightman , January 21, 2013
Latinos take on bigger role in Obama inauguration
Latinos are taking a more prominent role in President Barack Obama's second inauguration, from the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice swearing in the vice president to a star-studded celebration of Latino culture.
By Brett Zongker , January 20, 2013
Swearing age-old oath, Obama steps into 2nd term
President Barack Obama was sworn in for four more years Sunday in a simple ceremony at the White House, embarking on a second-term quest to restore a still-shaky economy and combat terrorists overseas while swearing an age-old oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the Constitution.
By David Espo , January 20, 2013
Obama’s and Martin Luther King’s stories will merge Monday
When President Barack Obama takes the oath of office Monday on the national holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and vision, the links between the two men will be easy to discern.
By William Douglas and David Lightman , January 20, 2013
Lady Gaga to perform at inaugural ball
Watch out Beyonce and Katy Perry. There's another diva set to perform during the inauguration festivities — Lady Gaga.
By Nedra Pickler , January 19, 2013
Away from inaugural, Minn. heeds call to service
Thousands of miles from Washington, Minnesota volunteers are hoping to get into the inaugural spirit with a series of community action events.
January 19, 2013
Inauguration weekend kicks off with day of service
Three days of inaugural celebrations kicked off in Washington Saturday, with President Barack Obama heading up a National Day of Service ahead of his swearing-in for a second term.
By Julie Pace , January 19, 2013
Tribal members scramble to take part in Obama inauguration
When Prairie Rose Seminole received a call about North Dakota Native American participation in President Obama’s inauguration parade on Jan. 21, she was absolutely interested, but she didn’t have much time to organize it.
By Charly Haley , January 13, 2013
200 people brave storm for inauguration of Gov. Dalrymple
More than 200 people braved Friday’s storm to celebrate the beginning of Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s second term in office.
By TJ Jerke , January 11, 2013
Dayton inauguration set for Jan. 3
Mark Dayton will take the oath of office at noon Monday, Jan. 3, in St. Paul's Landmark Center.
By Associated Press , December 27, 2010
Rob Port, Minot, letter: Lawmaker should remove plank from own eye
If given a choice between the free enterprise system and being cared for by a government filled with politicians such as Eliot Glassheim, I know which I’d choose.
February 15, 2010
Cleveland pipe and drum marching band suspends firefighter for nodding, waving to Obama
An Ohio firefighter has been given a six-month suspension from his role in a pipe and drum band because he nodded to President Barack Obama during last week's inaugural parade in Washington.
January 28, 2009
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