Cassidy Hettesheimer
Intern
Hettesheimer, who grew up just outside of Atlanta, graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia in May 2024. She previously covered global sports as an intern at CNN and reported for The Associated Press at the 2023 Women's World Cup, with bylines in the Washington Post and USA Today. As a local sports reporter, Hettesheimer has written for The Gwinnett Daily Post and Cascadia Daily News, with a passion for increasing coverage of girls and women's sports.
Latest from Cassidy Hettesheimer
High Schools
Elk River’s ground game rolls in win over Brainerd in Class 5A high school football showdown
Elk River’s defense held Brainerd scoreless in the second half, and the Elks didn’t punt once, scoring seven touchdowns on seven possessions.
September 7, 2024
Olympics
Meet Minnesota’s medal winners at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Led by swimmer Regan Smith’s five medals, athletes with Minnesota ties on Team USA will come home from Paris with 12 medals, believed to be the most from a Summer Olympics for the state.
August 12, 2024
Olympics
Stage is set: U.S. women’s soccer wins Olympic gold or Brazil’s Marta completes her quest
Saturday’s gold medal game between the U.S. and Brazil will be a coronation for one side and motivation for the other entering the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
August 8, 2024
Aurora
What must happen for Minnesota Aurora to join the NWSL? Here’s what you need to know.
The Aurora, now armed with investors, is waiting to hear this fall whether it will become the 16th team in the National Women’s Soccer League, the nation’s highest level of competition.
August 6, 2024
Olympics
Suni Lee bursts to bronze in Olympic women’s gymnastics all-around
Suni Lee, St. Paul’s gold medalist in the Tokyo Games, overcame illness and other difficulty to return to the Olympics and made it pay off. Simone Biles won the gold.
August 2, 2024
Olympics
Olympics recap: Suni Lee, Regan Smith win medals on busy Thursday in Paris
It was one of the busiest days for Minnesota’s Olympians in Paris. Gymnast Suni Lee and swimmer Regan Smith competed for medals, and three Lynx players hit the court.
August 1, 2024
Olympics
Alise Willoughby, BMX champion from St. Cloud, pursues the Olympic gold medal that has evaded her
Alise Willoughby twice has crashed out of the Olympics (and once won a silver medal). Now, as the oldest women’s BMX racer in the field, she’s going for gold again.
July 31, 2024
Olympics
Suni Lee, U.S. women win team gold medal in gymnastics at the Paris Olympics
Simone Biles, St. Paul’s Suni Lee and the American team got their redemption, reclaiming the Olympic gold medal in women’s gymnastics.
July 31, 2024
Olympics
Suni Lee bursts to bronze in Olympic women’s gymnastics all-around
Suni Lee, St. Paul’s gold medalist in the Tokyo Games, overcame illness and other difficulty to return to the Olympics and made it pay off. Simone Biles won the gold.
August 2, 2024
Olympics
Olympics recap: Suni Lee, Regan Smith win medals on busy Thursday in Paris
It was one of the busiest days for Minnesota’s Olympians in Paris. Gymnast Suni Lee and swimmer Regan Smith competed for medals, and three Lynx players hit the court.
August 1, 2024
Olympics
Alise Willoughby, BMX champion from St. Cloud, pursues the Olympic gold medal that has evaded her
Alise Willoughby twice has crashed out of the Olympics (and once won a silver medal). Now, as the oldest women’s BMX racer in the field, she’s going for gold again.
July 31, 2024
Olympics
Suni Lee, U.S. women win team gold medal in gymnastics at the Paris Olympics
Simone Biles, St. Paul’s Suni Lee and the American team got their redemption, reclaiming the Olympic gold medal in women’s gymnastics.
July 31, 2024