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
Vehicle Crashes into Downtown Rochester Restaurant
Officers responded to the incident around 3:30 p.m.
Man Dies After Being Struck by Train at Rochester Rail Crossing
The deadly incident occurred around 10:45 Saturday night.
Plea Deal for Rochester Man Found With Cocaine, Mushrooms & AK-47 in Vehicle
The charges were the result of a traffic stop in northwest Rochester on the night of Jan. 25.
Truck Driver Hurt in Crash That Shutdown Southeast Minnesota Highway
The truck was heading west on the highway in that area when it overturned onto its side and entered the ditch on the southside, the state crash report says.
BCA Identifies Minnesota Officers Who Shot & Killed Woman Aiming Gun At Them
The woman produced a gun and pointed it at officers while they were speaking to her.
Overturned Tanker Truck Closes Part of Southeast Minnesota Highway
Authorities are at the scene and a detour is now in place.
Operator of Out of Control Motorcycle Dies in Minnesota Crash
The preliminary crash investigation indicates the operator lost control of the motorcycle and slid into a passenger car.
Rochester Stolen Vehicle Cases Send Young Man to Prison
Court records indicate it was the third time last year he was arrested and subsequently charged in a felony theft case.
Costly Minnesota Law Enforcement Scam Claims 5th Victim in the Rochester Area
The scam involves a person claiming to be an actual member of local law enforcement and telling the victim they have to pay thousands of dollars to avoid being arrested for a missed court date or other legal issue.
Autopsy Ordered for Body Found in Southern Minnesota Home
Officers discovered the dead man after responding to a welfare check shortly before 12:30 Wednesday afternoon.