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
Minnesota Deputies Who Shot Knife-Wielding Suspect Identified
He refused commands from law enforcement to drop the knife and continued charging towards the deputies
Statewide Crackdown Underway As Fatalities Spike on Minnesota Roads
It comes as Minnesota sees a spike in traffic fatalities on the state’s roads.
Minnesota Parents Charged in Fentanyl Death of Baby Girl
An autopsy of the child determined she died of acute fentanyl toxicity.
Police Shoot & Kill Woman Who Pointed Gun at Officers in St. Paul
St. Paul Police say the officers involved in the deadly shooting have been placed on administrative leave.
Fiery Crash at Southeast Minnesota Intersection Sends Two People to the Hospital
Both men were taken from the crash scene to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester
Charges: Southeast Minnesota Man Posing as High School Student Sexually Assaulted Rochester Teen Girl
The charges say he told the girl's parents he was a 16-year-old high school student in Winona County.
Minnesota Woman Killed After Crashing SUV, Becomes 10th MN Traffic Death Since April 25
The driver of an SUV became at least the 10th person to die on the state’s roads since April 25.
Young Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Car on Southeast Minnesota Highway
The motorcycle was traveling north and the car was heading south when the vehicles collided on the two-lane highway.
Man Wanted for Southeast Minnesota Child Sex Crimes Captured
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and BCA are continuing the investigation.
Motorcycle & Car Involved in Fatal Crash in Southeast Minnesota
A northbound motorcycle and south car collided on the two-lane highway.