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.
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Case Dismissed: Lawsuit Against Rochester School Referendum Ballot Wording Tossed
The suit was filed last fall.
Body Discovery Believed to be Connected to Missing Minnesota Teen Case
He was last seen on March 23.
4-Year-Old, 9-Year-Old Among 3 Dead in Minnesota Park Incident
Authorities have previously described the deaths as an isolated incident and have said they’re not looking for any suspects.
Jury Convicts Minnesota Man in Fatal Western Wisconsin Stabbing of Teenager
The jury returned the verdict Thursday morning.
Rochester Planning Commission Chair Announces Bid for Council President
The post is currently held by Brooke Carlson, who announced last month that she does not plan to seek a second term as council president.
Dog Walker Discovers Body in Wooded Area Near Rochester, Death Investigation Launched
Deputies responded to the body discovery around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Member of Notorious Minnesota Gang Sentenced to Federal Prison
He’s the fifth member of the criminal enterprise to be sentenced in U.S. District Court.
Minnesota Dog Killing Case Update: Suspect ID’D, Reward Offered
Deputies found the animal dead of an apparent gunshot wound on the deck of a home
Rochester Teen Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Young Girl He Was Caring For
He was booked into the Olmsted County Jail on Sunday and formally charged in the case on Tuesday.
Man Sent to Federal Prison for Violent Attack at Minnesota Casino
The April 9, 2023 attack left blood stains and caused $450 in damages to the hotel room.