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
One of the Biggest Road Projects in Minnesota Set to Start This Year
MnDOT says the multi-season project has an estimated $38.4 million price tag
15 Dogs Victimized in Southeast Minnesota Animal Cruelty Case
The case began last month when the two defendants reported to law enforcement that one of their dogs had unexpectedly died.
New Snowfall Prediction Issued for Massive Minnesota Snow Storm
A Winter Weather Advisory will take effect on Thursday.
Forecast Change: New Snow Totals Predicted for Minnesota Spring Storm
The storm remains on track to arrive Thursday night.
New Details Emerge for Large Spring Snow Storm Targeting Minnesota
Meteorologists are now predicting measurable snow to fall in Minnesota.
Boy & Young Woman Recently Reported Missing in Minnesota Found Safe
One of the cases involved a young boy from the Rochester area and the other was centered around a student who attends one of the state’s university’s.
Missing Minnesota Teen Girl Found Safe (Update)
Update: The BCA says she has been found safe.
‘Living in Hell’ Charges ID Victim, Describe Details of Bloody Minnesota Murder
She's charged with second-degree murder.
Minnesota Man Killed in Early-Morning ATV Rollover Crash
He was 33 years old.
Death Investigation Started After Police Find Woman’s Body Near Minnesota School & Shopping Center
The death investigation is being described as ongoing.