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
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.
Teen Charged in Alcohol-Involved Rural Minnesota Rollover Crash
All three occupants were brought to a hospital.
Police Arrest Teens for Spree of Armed Robberies in Minnesota, Two Still At Large
At least two suspects are still at large.
ATV Operator Airlifted After Being Pinned in Rural Minnesota Crash
First responders found the driver in the ditch.
Authorities Find Remains of Vulnerable Missing Minnesota Man
He had suffered from dementia.
Massive Amount of Deadly Fentanyl Seized in Minnesota Drug Bust
Law enforcement executed a search warrant early Monday morning.