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FILE - In this Dec 22, 2016, file photo, Eric Haitz, who is the Omaha Public Schools' band instrument repair technician, tests a saxophone to make sure it is back in working condition after repairing it in Omaha, Neb. (Ryan Soderlin/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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A local resident holds a sign as he listens to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speak at a rally for Omaha Democratic mayoral candidate Heath Mello, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally for Omaha Democratic mayoral candidate Heath Mello, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ** FILE **

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Brian Curtis demonstrates how to use a HoloLens self contained interaction computer prior to a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Dr. Edwin & Dorthy Balbach Davis Global Center for Advanced Interprofessional Learning at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Monday, April 3, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (Brendan Sullivan/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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Will Payne demonstrates how to use interactive digital iWall that will eventually be featured in the iEXCEL (Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning) visualization hub in the future Dr. Edwin & Dorthy Balbach Davis Global Center for Advanced interprofessional Learning Monday, April 3, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (Brendan Sullivan/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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U.S. Senator Ben Sasse answers questions during his town hall meeting Friday, March 17, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (Ryan Soderlin/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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Paul Bellinger reacts to an answer U. S. Senator Ben Sasse gave during a town hall meeting Friday, March 17, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (Ryan Soderlin/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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Evan Miller, who has quad spastic paresis, laughs as he plays with toys modified for his abilities with his father Aaron Miller at their home Sunday, Feb 26, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (Rebecca Gratz/The World-Herald via AP)

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Remote controlled dinosaurs are among the modified toys in the tech tools library at Children's Respite Care Center Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. (Rebecca Gratz/The World-Herald via AP)

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ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 11-12 AND THEREAFTER - In a Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 photo, sword fighters engage in combat while practicing with Omaha KDF, a local Historical European Martial Arts group, in Omaha, Neb. (Matt Dixon/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 11-12 AND THEREAFTER - In a Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 photo, Angela Reina demonstrates technique while practicing with Omaha KDF, a local Historical European Martial Arts group in Omaha, Neb. (Matt Dixon/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 11-12 AND THEREAFTER - In a Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 photo, fighters engage in combat while practicing with Omaha KDF, a local Historical European Martial Arts group, in Omaha, Neb. (Matt Dixon/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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South Dakota State's Michael Orris (50) dribbles past Omaha's Tra-Deon Hollins (24) during the Summit League NCAA college basketball championship game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Joe Ahlquist/Argus Leader via AP)

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South Dakota State's Michael Orris (50) goes up for a shot as Omaha's Tre'Shawn Thurman (15) defends during the Summit League NCAA college basketball championship game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Joe Ahlquist/Argus Leader via AP)

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Omaha's Daniel Norl (13) takes a shot as South Dakota State's Lane Severyn (25) defends during the Summit League NCAA college basketball championship game, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Joe Ahlquist/Argus Leader via AP)

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In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 photo, Rebecca Mishner, left, Bill Mescher, second from left, Camden Cornwell, center, Nicole Dietz, and Diego Gonzalez, right, laugh as people participate in Trivia Mafia in Omaha, Neb. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 photo, team members write down their guesses for answers as people participate in Trivia Mafia, in Omaha, Neb. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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An empty lot which will be turned into a tennis court is shown Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. Neighbors are fighting plans by a man who tore down a $600,000 house behind his west Omaha home so he could build a backyard sports court. (Sarah Hoffman/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 file photo, Creighton guard Maurice Watson Jr. (10) dribbles in the lane against Seton Hall during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb. Police said Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 that Creighton basketball player Maurice Watson Jr. is a suspect in an alleged sexual assault in Omaha. (AP Photo/John Peterson, File)

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In this Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 photo, St. Bernard Catholic teacher Helen Payton instructs her seventh and eighth grade algebra class in Omaha, Neb.(Brendan Sullivan/Omaha World-Herald via AP)