T.J. Leverentz has been a trusted voice covering news and sports in Southeast Minnesota for nearly 10 years. He got his start in college at Winona State before moving to Rochester in 2022. He's dedicated to covering the news that matters most in Rochester and across the state including crime, local government, education and breaking news. When he's not in the newsroom he's out a local high school broadcasting football and basketball games. T.J. is a huge sports fan and when he's not on the clock he's spending time with family and friends, teeing it up at the golf course or trying to tackle projects at his house.
TJ Leverentz
Fatal Crash in Construction Zone Closes Stretch of Hwy. 52 in Southeast Minnesota
MnDOT reported the closure shortly after 12 p.m. Monday.
Jogger Killed After Being Hit by Pick-Up Along Rural Minnesota Road
She was 39 years old.
Suspect Sought For Shooting Teen at Minnesota YMCA
Police say the shooting does not appear to be random and that it stems from an ongoing conflict.
Authorities Investigating UTV Crash That Killed Minnesota Man
The deadly incident was reported to dispatch shortly after 7:45 Wednesday evening.
Minnesota Man Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence for Child Porn Conviction
The prison sentence will be followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
Two Killed in Head-on Crash in on Highway in Small Minnesota Town
Both of the fatal crash victims were in the same vehicle.
Indictment: Southeast Minnesota Man Aided in the Sexual Exploitation of Children
He is alleged to have participated in the international scheme from November of 2021 through April of 2022.
Minnesota Deputy’s Squad Rear-Ended at Highway Speed at Crash Scene
While the deputy was parked at the scene, a vehicle struck the rear of the squad at highway speeds.
Ex Olmsted County Detention Deputy Charged in Federal Child Porn Production Case
He's been indicted for production and possession of child pornography and coercing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct.
Officers Shoot Gunman During Standoff Outside of Twin Cities Target Store
Police responded to the report of a vehicle displaying stolen license plates in a Target parking lot.