St. Paul mayor plans outdoor inauguration events
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter plans to celebrate his inauguration with a series of outdoor events as the pandemic continues.[WDIO, File]
ST. PAUL, Minn. – St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is planning a series of outdoor events to celebrate his inauguration as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Carter will ring in his second term with a sledding party on Monday; ice skating on Wednesday; making snow sculptures and a virtual “happy hour” gathering Thursday; and a scavenger hunt at a park beach house and a bike ride on New Year’s Eve. He’ll take the oath of office at noon on Jan. 3 in a virtual ceremony.