Inauguration

After one of the most contentious presidential campaigns in memory, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as President of the United States on Friday, January 20, 2017. Inaugural events are scheduled throughout the weekend. Here is a look at what to expect:

On Friday, January 20, 2017, Donald Trump with take the oath of office to become the 45th president of the United States.

A new chapter in American history will begin to be written Friday when Donald Trump is formally sworn in as president. The words he uses in his speech can go a long in setting a tone.

Members of the South Dakota National Guard will help provide security and traffic control during the presidential inauguration ceremonies in January.

PIERRE - A collection of gubernatorial inaugural ball buttons representing nearly eight decades of South Dakota politics will soon change hands.

RAPID CITY - While most people are talking about President Barack Obama's speech and Michelle Obama's glamorous fashion choices, South Dakotans are buzzing about another inaugural feature: the bison tenderloins the first couple ate.

President Obama's inauguration begins a new four-year term, or for the "glass-is-half-empty" crowd, the President is now a lame-duck. Already we've been hearing and reading about people on both sides of the political aisle being mentioned as possible candidates for 2016, but that's jumping the gun, in my view...

President Obama takes oath of office for second term in the White House.

SIOUX FALLS - A South Dakota native who leads one of the nation's most prestigious military bands is taking part in Monday's inauguration ceremonies in Washington, D.C.