Cinnamon Janzer
Cinnamon Janzer is a Minneapolis-based journalist and content writer. Her work, which often focuses on the American Midwest, has appeared in outlets like Al Jazeera, The Washington Post, National Geographic, and many more.
Economy
A Homeless-to-Hospitality Pipeline is Producing Professional Chefs
After just 12 weeks of training, people who lived on the streets of San Diego are finding careers in the culinary arts.
Cities + Towns
How Philadelphia Is Giving Fallen Trees New Life
The city’s Reforestation Hub is turning as many trees as possible into “Carbon Smart Wood” — and creating jobs along the way.
Economy
Minnesota’s Prison-to-Grilled-Cheese Pipeline Is Changing Lives
What started as a restaurant has become a path to entrepreneurship, turning formerly incarcerated folks into lawyers and soul food impresarios.
Climate + Environment
Don’t Demolish That House — ‘Deconstruct’ It!
Instead of tearing down houses, a local business in Minneapolis picks them apart and resells the material, reducing waste and creating jobs.
Cities + Towns
In Barcelona, Kids Bike to School in Large, Choreographed Herds
Hop on the ‘bicibús,’ a highly replicable model that makes getting to school fun, safe and sustainable.