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
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.
Human Remains Discovered Along Shore of Popular Minnesota Lake
Authorities say a group of wild ricers found the skeletal remains on Saturday evening.
Minnesota School Bus Driver Arrested for DWI With Students On Board
Deputies located and stopped the bus without incident.
Minnesota Woman Rushed to Hospital After Being Mauled by Her Dogs
The attack came just over a month after a child in the same city was fatally injured in a dog attack.
Two Minnesotans Die, One Airlifted After Vehicle Strikes Tree in Rural Wisconsin
Responding deputies found one vehicle with three occupants upon arrival.
Two Dead, Three Hurt After Vehicle Drives into Patio at Minnesota Restaurant
St. Louis Park Police say the investigation into the deadly incident is ongoing.
Man Killed, Teen Airlifted & 7 Others Injured After Minnesota Campfire Explodes
The incident resulted in injuries to eight people.
Minnesota Trucking Company Hit with Massive Fine for Worker’s Death
Minnesota OSHA also issued 10 citations against the company in July.