 State officials and thousands of Minnesota residents on Friday celebrated the official reopening of the state capitol. After a years long renovation, shuttered its doors to the public and surrounded it in scaffolding. Hundreds of Minnesota residents attended the Friday morning ribbon cutting, kicking off a party that will last through the weekend in St. Paul. The refreshed capital of grounds will host concerts, political panels, and a fireworks show set to music by Minnesota artists. Governor Mark Dayton thanked lawmakers for putting up the funding for the $310 million restoration, calling it the most unselfish vote of their careers. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.