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Origin Story: Music Edition | Ha Ha Tonka

Michelle Bacon
(Artwork: Amanda Krenos | KCPT)
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Published December 7th, 2017 at 6:00 AM

Our popular series Origin Story gets a musical twist each Thursday in December here on Flatland. Got an idea for an Origin Story? Drop us a line on Facebook or Twitter @FlatlandKC.

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