Ben Holmen
@benholmen.com
Big tall anti-entropy machine
Software engineer + general maker
Always curious about everything
Eau Claire, WI, USA | benholmen.com
...let's go exploring!
Software engineer + general maker
Always curious about everything
Eau Claire, WI, USA | benholmen.com
...let's go exploring!
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Ben Holmen
@benholmen.com
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I built a custom art installation / instrument for Eaux Claires and I'm so pleased with how it turned out!
3 modes: play live, record, or play back.
Each recording got a custom receipt that could be scanned for playback
450+ people recorded music on it and it played 400,000 notes in 2 days
3 modes: play live, record, or play back.
Each recording got a custom receipt that could be scanned for playback
450+ people recorded music on it and it played 400,000 notes in 2 days
Do we know where to stream the Lynx game on Friday now that victory is done?
September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Do we know where to stream the Lynx game on Friday now that victory is done?
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i am incredibly excited to share our research about how paying people’s rent through mutual aid made an impact on minnesota this year
we accidentally collected more data than anyone ever has for an effort like this, and can very seriously say we prevented an eviction bubble that everyone expected
we accidentally collected more data than anyone ever has for an effort like this, and can very seriously say we prevented an eviction bubble that everyone expected
Program's up!
30+ teams share evidence abt impacts on health, educ, & econ + community response. Great folks @ziibiing.com @ottergoose.net @aaronrosenthal.bsky.social @chrisuggen.bsky.social @casemcnich.bsky.social @ngraetz.bsky.social @craigstetter.bsky.social
docs.google.com/document/u/1...
30+ teams share evidence abt impacts on health, educ, & econ + community response. Great folks @ziibiing.com @ottergoose.net @aaronrosenthal.bsky.social @chrisuggen.bsky.social @casemcnich.bsky.social @ngraetz.bsky.social @craigstetter.bsky.social
docs.google.com/document/u/1...
September 12, 2026 at 3:39 AM
i am incredibly excited to share our research about how paying people’s rent through mutual aid made an impact on minnesota this year
we accidentally collected more data than anyone ever has for an effort like this, and can very seriously say we prevented an eviction bubble that everyone expected
we accidentally collected more data than anyone ever has for an effort like this, and can very seriously say we prevented an eviction bubble that everyone expected
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Twin Cities, I need to have this trailer sandblasted and powdercoated. Got a single quote $1500-2250. If anyone does this work or has a referral for a place that works on large powdercoat jobs like this, please let me know.
Also looking for someone to help out with a new PCB design for the lights.
Also looking for someone to help out with a new PCB design for the lights.
September 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Twin Cities, I need to have this trailer sandblasted and powdercoated. Got a single quote $1500-2250. If anyone does this work or has a referral for a place that works on large powdercoat jobs like this, please let me know.
Also looking for someone to help out with a new PCB design for the lights.
Also looking for someone to help out with a new PCB design for the lights.
That USA/Italy game was tough to watch but the Italian coach is my new favorite side character
September 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
That USA/Italy game was tough to watch but the Italian coach is my new favorite side character
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an argument for restoring the name Gichigami
Opinion | While we’re at it, let’s rename Lake Superior, too
As debate flares over Lake America vs. Ontario, there’s another Great Lake whose name we should reconsider, writes Wayne Dupuis.
www.startribune.com
September 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
an argument for restoring the name Gichigami
I started editing openstreetmap for fun and it's honestly so satisfying. Highly recommended
September 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM
I started editing openstreetmap for fun and it's honestly so satisfying. Highly recommended
I built a custom art installation / instrument for Eaux Claires and I'm so pleased with how it turned out!
3 modes: play live, record, or play back.
Each recording got a custom receipt that could be scanned for playback
450+ people recorded music on it and it played 400,000 notes in 2 days
3 modes: play live, record, or play back.
Each recording got a custom receipt that could be scanned for playback
450+ people recorded music on it and it played 400,000 notes in 2 days
August 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I built a custom art installation / instrument for Eaux Claires and I'm so pleased with how it turned out!
3 modes: play live, record, or play back.
Each recording got a custom receipt that could be scanned for playback
450+ people recorded music on it and it played 400,000 notes in 2 days
3 modes: play live, record, or play back.
Each recording got a custom receipt that could be scanned for playback
450+ people recorded music on it and it played 400,000 notes in 2 days
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I got the shot.
I've been scheming and hoping the conditions would work out for this for two weeks!! 🪶
I've been scheming and hoping the conditions would work out for this for two weeks!! 🪶
August 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I got the shot.
I've been scheming and hoping the conditions would work out for this for two weeks!! 🪶
I've been scheming and hoping the conditions would work out for this for two weeks!! 🪶
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Generate QR code that looks like 3D tree, by Manish Kumar.
- Enter a URL and it grows a 3D tree from the code itself
- The ground grid is the actual scannable QR
- Switch between Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Tap the tree to flatten it and scan
tree.icqr.com?q=MDBodHRwcz...
- Enter a URL and it grows a 3D tree from the code itself
- The ground grid is the actual scannable QR
- Switch between Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Tap the tree to flatten it and scan
tree.icqr.com?q=MDBodHRwcz...
August 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Generate QR code that looks like 3D tree, by Manish Kumar.
- Enter a URL and it grows a 3D tree from the code itself
- The ground grid is the actual scannable QR
- Switch between Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Tap the tree to flatten it and scan
tree.icqr.com?q=MDBodHRwcz...
- Enter a URL and it grows a 3D tree from the code itself
- The ground grid is the actual scannable QR
- Switch between Spring, Summer, and Autumn
- Tap the tree to flatten it and scan
tree.icqr.com?q=MDBodHRwcz...
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Olivia Miles appears determined to beat Washington herself, what a sequence
August 21, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Olivia Miles appears determined to beat Washington herself, what a sequence
Ok so wolves DEFINITELY shit in the woods, just need some proof about the bears
August 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Ok so wolves DEFINITELY shit in the woods, just need some proof about the bears
Manufactured at 3am, in my belly at 10am. As they should be
August 15, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Manufactured at 3am, in my belly at 10am. As they should be
The Phillies sure have a lot of wet guys tonight
August 13, 2026 at 11:43 PM
The Phillies sure have a lot of wet guys tonight
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I've watched this about two billion times, it's perfect
An American interviewer asked me about my political beliefs. #VoteBinface
August 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
I've watched this about two billion times, it's perfect
Proud to vote Hong / Berge today in WI 3rd district
August 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Proud to vote Hong / Berge today in WI 3rd district
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If 34 year old Kayla McBride can set a WNBA record for most 3 points made in a game, I can make it through this week
August 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
If 34 year old Kayla McBride can set a WNBA record for most 3 points made in a game, I can make it through this week
One thing about me, if I rent a beach house next to a lighthouse I'm going to photograph the shit out of it
August 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM
One thing about me, if I rent a beach house next to a lighthouse I'm going to photograph the shit out of it
@benhol.men meet me at the marina in 15 minutes if u want an ass kicking
August 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
@benhol.men meet me at the marina in 15 minutes if u want an ass kicking
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There’s a guy on TikTok who posts just him taking a pizza out of the oven every day with tongs and all of the comments are about how their day is ruined from having watched this
August 5, 2026 at 4:13 AM
There’s a guy on TikTok who posts just him taking a pizza out of the oven every day with tongs and all of the comments are about how their day is ruined from having watched this
I've fallen into the trap of answering slack messages. My only reward is more slack messages
July 31, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I've fallen into the trap of answering slack messages. My only reward is more slack messages
Olivia Miles may be the coolest person ever
Olivia Miles goes between the legs on a drop pass to Kayla McBride for 3
July 29, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Olivia Miles may be the coolest person ever
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Incredible sunglasses for a baseball player
July 26, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Incredible sunglasses for a baseball player
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Phee admiring her scoring line
July 22, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Phee admiring her scoring line
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Twice a year, Hawai'i experiences a strange moment where the sun appears to be exactly overhead & anything that is completely vertical casts no shadow.
Let's learn about Lāhainā Noon, subsolar points & 'Kau ka lā i ka lolo', meaning "the sun rests on the brains."
Let's learn about Lāhainā Noon, subsolar points & 'Kau ka lā i ka lolo', meaning "the sun rests on the brains."
July 19, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Twice a year, Hawai'i experiences a strange moment where the sun appears to be exactly overhead & anything that is completely vertical casts no shadow.
Let's learn about Lāhainā Noon, subsolar points & 'Kau ka lā i ka lolo', meaning "the sun rests on the brains."
Let's learn about Lāhainā Noon, subsolar points & 'Kau ka lā i ka lolo', meaning "the sun rests on the brains."