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Day: May 5, 2021

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25 years after his first class, former UNK custodian Sonny O’Connor earns degree

May 5, 2021
Tyler Ellyson

“It’s never really been about what I can achieve,” O’Connor said, tears filling his eyes. “It’s…

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