Hello there! I'm the new kid on the block and am beyond excited to join the KROC News Team. I come to Rochester from Winona where I went to college and learned the ropes of this wonderful radio thing. I grew up as a Minnesota sports fan behind enemy lines in western Wisconsin. There's a good chance I'll be out on the golf course in season and counting down the days until my next tee shot in the winter.
TJ Leverentz
Shoplifter Threatens Rochester Store Clerk with Gun
The clerk told officers she found the subject opening a pack of batteries at the store.
Rochester Police Investigating Altercation Involving Teens at Apartment Complex
Two teenage girls were arrested on suspicion of obstructing the legal process and assaulting a police officer.
Alcohol Involved in SE Minnesota Injury Rollover Crash
The State Patrol responded to the single-vehicle rollover late Tuesday night.
Charges Filed in Downtown Rochester Fleeing Crash
The fleeing vehicle crashed into a stone Mayo Clinic sign downtown.
Rochester Woman Out Almost $2,000 After Falling Victim to Puppy Scam
The victim reported interacting with a contact from the company several times, including one incident when she was told the puppy was waiting for her at the Rochester Airport.
Rochester Mother Charged for Child’s Fentanyl Overdose
She told police her baby then reached into the purse, found the other half of the pill and ingested it.
Two Fatal Crashes Reported in Minnesota Monday
One crash occurred in the Twin Cities metro and other happened in west-central Minnesota.
County Attorney Reviewing Fatal SE Minnesota Crash
Authorities say the crash victim died after being brought to a hospital.
Minneapolis Man Admits to Downtown Rochester Knifepoint Robbery
Court documents say he followed a customer walking out of a downtown Rochester restaurant and demanded his wallet after showing the man he had a knife.
Driver With DWI History Arrested After Rochester-Area Rollover Crash
Court records indicate he was convicted of DWI twice in Blue Earth County last year.