Tomassoni, an independent lawmaker from Chisholm, was first elected to the Minnesota Legislature in 1992. He revealed his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in 2021, and continued to serve as a senator.
From the editorial: "Tomassoni has been standing up for the Iron Range and its interests for 30 years. It's no surprise he has been doing all he can now to help others stricken with ALS."
From the editorial: "Against a backdrop of pandemic and political peculiarity this year, the Minnesota Legislature has serious matters that demand attention and resolution."
This is a huge win for Republicans and majority leader Paul Gazelka. He no longer has to thread the needle on legislation, particularly concerning the budget
