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
SWAT Shoots Gunman Accused of Shooting at Law Enforcement Twice During Lengthy Rural Minnesota Standoff
The incident began with a welfare check on Saturday afternoon.
Four Taken to Hospital Following Southeast Minnesota Crash
A minivan traveling south on Hwy. 76 went off the road, struck a guardrail and overturned.
Unbuckled Driver Killed, 11-Year-Old & 2 Teens Among Multiple Hurt in Head-on Minnesota Crash
An eastbound car crossed over the center line and collided with a westbound SUV
21 Students Injured in Minnesota School Bus Rollover
An SUV was the other vehicle involved in the collision.
Thousands of Minnesotans Now Automatically Registered to Vote
The Secretary of State’s Office says a small, undisclosed number of would-be automatically registered voters were not added to the voter rolls because their applications were flagged for not confirming the person’s address, citizenship or name.
Statewide Alert Issued for Vulnerable Minnesota Woman Reported Missing in May
She was reported missing this past May.
Driver Dies After Being Hit Outside of Crashed Car on Minnesota Highway
The fatality followed a rollover crash.
Autistic & Diabetic Woman Disappears in Minnesota State Park, Search Effort Ongoing
She was last seen on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 4.
Shooting Prompts Lockdown of Minnesota Mall
Officials said Sunday afternoon the threat against mall employees, shoppers and residents in the area had subsided.
Indictment: Minnesota School Teacher Used Messaging App to Send & Receive Child Porn
The educator made his first court appearance last week.