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
Rochester Police: State Trooper Involved in Rochester Crash Was Responding to Hit-&-Run
Both traffic crashes are under investigation.
Woman Rushed to Hospital for Emergency Surgery After Stabbing at Rochester Apartment
Dispatch received a 911 call shortly reporting a stabbing after 2:30 a.m. from the victim.
Update: Authorities Capture Dangerous Person of Interest in Minnesota Murder Case
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office published a Facebook post warning the public about the man Monday night.
Two Men Charged in Bloody Assault Outside of Rochester Business
Responding officers found a pool of blood at the scene.
Crash Involving 2 Pick-ups at Southeast Minnesota Intersection Sends Man to Hospital
Both of the vehicles involved in the crash were pick-up trucks.
Driver Hospitalized After Car-SUV Crash at Rochester-Area Intersection
Three people were involved in the collision.
Driver Strikes 74-Year-Old Pedestrian, Crashes into Rochester Store
Officers responded to the incident around 4:45 p.m.
Rochester Online Child Sex Sting Leads to Four Arrests
The undercover operation took place throughout the day on Friday, September 13.
Fire Forces Evacuation of Apartment Building in Stewartville
Responding deputies found smoke coming from the building’s roof and several occupants outside of the building.
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.