Cassidy Hettesheimer
Sports reporter
Hettesheimer joined the Minnesota Star Tribune as a preps reporter after her summer 2024 internship in the sports department. From Georgia, she graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia before heading north. She previously covered global sports as an intern at CNN and reported for The Associated Press at the 2023 Women's World Cup. When she's not out reporting, she's running, playing soccer or watching women's sports.
Latest from Cassidy Hettesheimer
Standout with strong family ties to Gophers takes own route to Badgers
Both of her parents, John Pohl and Krissy Wendell-Pohl, represented the Gophers, but Hill-Murray junior forward Emily Pohl committed to the reigning national champion Badgers on Monday.
October 8, 2025
Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme gets two-year contract extension
The former Wisconsin standout was one of the heroes last season as the Frost won another PWHL championship.
October 6, 2025
What would Minnesota risk if it continued to allow trans athletes to play?
With ‘imminent enforcement action’ at stake, Minnesota leaders face a 10-day deadline without knowing the consequences.
October 2, 2025
Five things to know about the Minnesota Frost’s 2025-26 PWHL schedule
The two-time defending Walter Cup champions will kick off their third season at Grand Casino Arena on Nov. 21 and will take a monthlong break for the Olympics.
October 1, 2025
Lynx star Napheesa Collier rips WNBA: 'The worst leadership in the world'
As vice president of the players association, and co-founder of Unrivaled, Collier’s words carried heavy weight in the basketball world.
October 1, 2025
Lynx's Reeve reflects on her Game 4 suspension, team's playoff exit
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve called her WNBA punishment ‘unprecedented’ but largely left it at that. Instead, she spent more time appreciating her players.
October 1, 2025
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Big changes coming for Lynx and WNBA: ‘Everything is up in the air.’
There are plenty of unknowns for the WNBA and the Lynx. Before anything can be done regarding the 2026 season, a CBA must be reached.
September 29, 2025
Analysis: Another fourth-quarter collapse against the Mercury closes the curtain on the Lynx season
Phoenix won the WNBA semifinal playoff series by rallying to victories in the final three games.
September 29, 2025
Takeaways: Phoenix eliminates shorthanded Lynx from WNBA playoffs with 86-81 victory
The Mercury won three in a row in the semifinal series to oust the Lynx from the WNBA playoffs, ending their season.
September 29, 2025
Eric Thibault takes over with Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve sidelined
While all-Star Napheesa Collier is injured and coach Cheryl Reeve is suspended for Game 4 against the Mercury, Kayla McBride leads Minnesota with 25 points.
September 28, 2025
Game 4 preview: Shorthanded Lynx need a victory Sunday. It's a very tall task.
Coach Cheryl Reeve is suspended and Napheesa Collier (ankle) is out, but the Lynx, the top seed in the WNBA playoffs, have to win at Phoenix to extend their season.
September 28, 2025
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve suspended for Game 4 of WNBA semifinals
Following her postgame rant on Friday night, the WNBA announced that Reeve would be suspended for Sunday’s elimination game against Phoenix.
September 28, 2025
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