Grandfather travels 3,400 miles from Iceland to surprise UNK soccer player

Anna Thorhallsdottir received an unexpected visit from her grandfather during her senior celebration at UNK.

October 15, 2026Updated: October 15, 2026

By Dave Griek

Grandfather travels 3,400 miles from Iceland to surprise UNK soccer player

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