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
Google Tip Leads to Child Porn Charge Against Rochester Man
The tip indicated that 14 videos depicting suspected child sexual abuse material had been uploaded to a cloud account in October.
Minnesota Teen Reports Being Abducted, Pushed out of Moving Car, Winona County Sheriff’s Office Investigating
The young teen reported being taken from a residence.
Fatal Rural Minnesota Crash Claims Life of Albert Lea Man, 3 Boys & Woman Injured
Two vehicles were involved in the deadly collision.
Dodge County Deputies Use Taser, Pepper Balls to Capture Fleeing Man Wanted for DNA Sample
Deputies were advised the State Patrol was in pursuit of a subject, who had a court order to turn over a DNA sample, in the Dodge Center area.
Update: Medical Examiner Confirms Body Found in River Saturday Was Missing Cannon Falls Man
Foot tracks show he left the house on a wooded trail toward the Cannon River on the eastern edge of Cannon Falls with his dog as a normal routine.
Sweeping Parking Change Coming to Downtown Rochester
The change was recommended as part of a larger effort to examine parking rules in the downtown area.
Child Evaluated at Hospital After Car Smashes into Stopped School Bus Near Rochester
Children were loading onto the bus at the time of the collision.
Hundreds of Students Dismissed Early After Fire Breaks Out at Southeast Minnesota High School
School officials announced the fire and subsequent early dismissal shortly before 12:30 Monday afternoon.
Pine Island Felon Accused of Threatening to Shoot Up Rochester Hotel
The court document says officers responded to a southwest Rochester hotel on the report of an individual trespassing and making threats.
Driver Spotted Driving Wrong Way on Hwy. 52 Near Chatfield Now Charged in Stolen Vehicle Case
The owner’s wallet was found in the front passenger seat of the vehicle.