ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today signed a bill into law designating a portion of Highway 169 as the “Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway.” Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan were joined by family members of Senator Tomassoni to celebrate the bill signing.

“Senator David Tomassoni exemplified the spirit of the Iron Range. His humble nature and devotion to improving his community has had an enduring impact,” said Governor Walz. “When we lost Senator Tomassoni, we lost a dedicated legislator, a champion for the Range, and a powerful advocate for people with ALS. Yet, his legacy lives on. I am honored to dedicate this stretch of highway across the Iron Range to Senator Tomassoni.”

“From his work funding ALS research to his dedication to the Iron Range, Dave Tomassoni had a significant impact for our state,” said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. “Naming this stretch of Highway 169 in his honor is a powerful way to show Minnesota’s appreciation for his legacy of public service.”

Chapter 98, Senate File 3881 designates a portion of Highway 169 between Marble and Mountain Iron as "Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway."