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Girl on a mission: Local scout produces masks, collects donations for service project

by Mackenzie Reiss
| April 15, 2020 1:00 AM

A dozen 3D printers are spread throughout Eric Thorsen Gallery on Friday afternoon, methodically creating essential protective equipment for medical workers. Some are churning out masks fitted with N95 filter material, others are printing face shields and still others are creating bands that help secure a better fit for cloth masks. The Thorsens are printing an average of 30 masks per day, along with other protective materials, to help equip local healthcare professionals and prevent the spread of the coronavirus...

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