The Minnesota Supreme Court marked a set of historic firsts as Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Associate Justice Karl Procaccini were formally installed to their posts Monday afternoon during a ceremony fittingly held at the History Center.
Hudson is the first person of color to lead the court. Procaccini is the first person of Muslim faith — he converted to Islam before marriage — to sit on the court. Both were appointed to their roles by Gov. Tim Walz in August and took their initial oaths via signature in early October.
Hundreds of current and former elected officials, justices, judges, attorneys and others filled the auditorium for the traditional investiture ceremony. From the outset, speakers and musical performers noted the significance of the day.
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