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
Minnesota School Bus Driver Arrested for DWI With Students On Board
Deputies located and stopped the bus without incident.
Minnesota Woman Rushed to Hospital After Being Mauled by Her Dogs
The attack came just over a month after a child in the same city was fatally injured in a dog attack.
Two Dead, Three Hurt After Vehicle Drives into Patio at Minnesota Restaurant
St. Louis Park Police say the investigation into the deadly incident is ongoing.
Update: Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Rochester Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen Demands Trial
The deadly crash happened on May 18 at an entrance to Apache Mall in Rochester.
Swimmer Dies After Jumping from Dock into Minnesota Lake
Deputies responded to the report of a man unresponsive after jumping into the lake shortly after 6:15 p.m.
Body of Runaway Twin Cities Teen Believed to Have Been Found in Minnesota Wooded Area
Officers responded to the report of a deceased person around 2:00 Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities Identify Man Found Dead in Grain Bin on Minnesota Farm
Deputies initially responded to the report of a missing man around 1:45 Tuesday morning.
Update: Missing Minnesota Man Found Safe
Officials say he's been found safe
Body Pulled from Minnesota River Launches Death Investigation
The body discovery was reported by a 911 caller.
Trucker Killed in Rural Minnesota Crash Involving Dump Truck and Grain Truck
A man and child were in the other vehicle.