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Minneapolis City Council, mayor sworn in

Minneapolis' new City Council holds its first meeting -- and chooses its first new president in more than a decade. 
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Minneapolis City Council members took the Oath of Office as they celebrated their inauguration with a public swearing-in ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Minneapolis City Council members took the Oath of Office as they celebrated their inauguration with a public swearing-in ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council members stood for the National Anthem as they celebrated their inauguration with a public swearing-in ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council members stood for the National Anthem as they celebrated their inauguration with a public swearing-in ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stood up and joined a musical performance by Shiloh Temple Ministries Choir and Director James Greer during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey stood up and joined a musical performance by Shiloh Temple Ministries Choir and Director James Greer during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Members of the Mexica Yolotl Aztec dance group performed during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Members of the Mexica Yolotl Aztec dance group performed during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Spectators, politicians, and family members found spots for viewing as the Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council members celebrated their inauguration with a public swearing-in ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Spectators, politicians, and family members found spots for viewing as the Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council members celebrated their inauguration with a public swearing-in ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave his wife Sarah Clarke a kiss after he gave his inaugural address during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave his wife Sarah Clarke a kiss after he gave his inaugural address during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis City Council's newest president Lisa Bender was congratulated by Mayor Jacob Frey before the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Minneapolis City Council's newest president Lisa Bender was congratulated by Mayor Jacob Frey before the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis City Council member Lisa Goodman celebrated as Andrea Jenkins was named the new Vice President during the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Minneapolis City Council member Lisa Goodman celebrated as Andrea Jenkins was named the new Vice President during the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

New Minneapolis City Council member for Ward 4, Phillipe Cunningham was all smiles as he sat in his chair for the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: New Minneapolis City Council member for Ward 4, Phillipe Cunningham was all smiles as he sat in his chair for the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota House of Representatives, Ilhan Omar took a selfie with new Minneapolis City Council member Andrew Johnson before the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Minnesota House of Representatives, Ilhan Omar took a selfie with new Minneapolis City Council member Andrew Johnson before the first City Council meeting of the year, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Spectators, politicians, friends and family listened as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave his inaugural address during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Spectators, politicians, friends and family listened as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gave his inaugural address during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

Saciido Shaie, a community activist, shared a reading with the crowd during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Elizabeth Flores – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Saciido Shaie, a community activist, shared a reading with the crowd during the inauguration ceremony in the City Hall rotunda, Monday, January 8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

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