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
Southern Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty for Actions During Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot
He’s one of more than 1,400 people to be charged in the 40 months following the riot.
Driver Reports Loss of Consciousness Before Crashing Into Rochester Building
The driver told police he believes he lost consciousness as the northbound vehicle he was driving on West River Rd. Northwest traveled towards Elton Hills Dr.
Trial Date Set for Rochester Shopping Center Murder Case
He's charged with second-degree murder and second-degree assault.
Laundromat Fire Displaces 4 Southeast Minnesotans
Photos from the scene indicate firefighters brought burning articles of clothing out onto the street to extinguish them.
Police Officer Injured While Trying to Break Up Massive Brawl at Minnesota Carnival (Video)
Officers were at the carnival but were outnumbered as the situation escalated, police say.
Social Media Sting: Rochester Man Accused of Sharing Child Porn Video Online
The charge is the result of an operation conducted by Owatonna Police this past January to identify individuals possessing, publishing, distributing or producing child sexual abuse material on social media.
Unbuckled Driver Killed, Another Hurt in Rural Minnesota Crash
A westbound pick-up and a southbound SUV collided in the intersection.
Two Hospitalized Following Crash on Southeast Minnesota Highway
An eastbound SUV collided with a northbound pick-up that was crossing the highway at the intersection.
Police Capture Second Suspect in Rochester Apartment Complex Shooting
The shooting occurred on the afternoon of May 4 at an apartment complex in the 6500 block of Lodgeview Ct. Northwest.
Teen Boy Dies in Mother’s Day Drowning At Southern Minnesota Swimming Beach
First responders were advised that a 15-year-old had been swimming in Mounds Creek when he began struggling, went under the water and never resurfaced.