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
PWHL
Mental health awareness gets the victory as PWHL teams from Minnesota and Ottawa meet
The Frost defeated Ottawa on a night when the Charge's Gabbie Hughes and her Minnesota family made certain a lost teammate and an important cause weren’t forgotten.
December 20, 2024
PWHL
Minnesota Frost face the Ottawa Charge in first game back from break
The Minnesota Frost are 2-0-1 heading into Thursday night’s game against the Ottawa Charge (1-2-1), with the game set to be televised on FanDuel Sports Network.
December 18, 2024
High Schools
No mountains nearby? Elite Hopkins athlete makes Minnesota work for him, whether he's skiing or pedaling.
A state champion Nordic skier and national-level cross-country mountain biker, Logan Drevlow gets by quite well with rolling hills.
December 18, 2024
PWHL
Minnesota Frost announce 27-game TV deal with FanDuel Sports Network
The network formerly known as Bally Sports North will televise the rest of the Frost’s season, the team revealed Monday.
December 16, 2024
PWHL
Minnesota Frost rookie Petrie grew up in California, dreaming of a chance like this
Dominique Petrie endured long road trips just to find competitive hockey in California. She eventually landed at Clarkson, scoring a fateful goal against the Gophers and now has three goals in three games with the Minnesota Frost.
December 14, 2024
High Schools
High school skiing 2024-25: Meet the skiers and teams likely to get to the finish line first
State champions are back to defend titles in three of the four racing categories.
December 10, 2024
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Senior adds thrill of victory to an emotional day for Champlin Park’s boys hockey team
Brent Solomon scored the winner in overtime against Andover in a game that featured a tribute to Max Akerson, a teammate who died of cancer.
December 9, 2024
PWHL
Frost get first win of PWHL season in Walter Cup rematch against Boston
Frost rookie Dominique Petrie scored her second goal of the season to clinch a 2-1 road win over the Fleet.
December 5, 2024
PWHL
Minnesota Frost rookie Petrie grew up in California, dreaming of a chance like this
Dominique Petrie endured long road trips just to find competitive hockey in California. She eventually landed at Clarkson, scoring a fateful goal against the Gophers and now has three goals in three games with the Minnesota Frost.
December 14, 2024
High Schools
High school skiing 2024-25: Meet the skiers and teams likely to get to the finish line first
State champions are back to defend titles in three of the four racing categories.
December 10, 2024
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Senior adds thrill of victory to an emotional day for Champlin Park’s boys hockey team
Brent Solomon scored the winner in overtime against Andover in a game that featured a tribute to Max Akerson, a teammate who died of cancer.
December 9, 2024
PWHL
Frost get first win of PWHL season in Walter Cup rematch against Boston
Frost rookie Dominique Petrie scored her second goal of the season to clinch a 2-1 road win over the Fleet.
December 5, 2024