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State Sen. David Tomassoni Announces ALS Diagnosis

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minnesota Sen. David Tomassoni has told his constituents on the Iron Range that he has been diagnosed with ALS.

He said he's had it for a while now and worked through the entire legislative session feeling its effects. He says he will continue as a state senator to the best of his abilities.

Sen. David Tomassoni
Sen. David Tomassoni (credit: CBS)

Tomassoni has been a state representative and state senator for 29 years. He is an Independent.

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