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
Fatal Crash in Construction Zone Closes Stretch of Hwy. 52 in Southeast Minnesota
MnDOT reported the closure shortly after 12 p.m. Monday.
Third Rochester-Area Resident Falls Victim to Costly Law Enforcement Scam
The scammer tells the victim that an arrest warrant will be issued if they do not comply.
Police Arrest Wanted Man With Loaded Gun, Fentanyl Pills at Rochester Gas Station
He could face additional felony charges related to his arrest.
Second Rochester Man Announces Bid for Open City Council Seat
Minnesota’s two-week candidate filing window opens May 21.
Jogger Killed After Being Hit by Pick-Up Along Rural Minnesota Road
She was 39 years old.
Man Killed, Teen Injured in Rollover Crash on Rural Rochester Highway
The State Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash shortly before 1 p.m.
Suspect Sought For Shooting Teen at Minnesota YMCA
Police say the shooting does not appear to be random and that it stems from an ongoing conflict.
Temporary Closure Planned for One of Rochester’s Busiest Parking Ramps
The City of Rochester Transit & Parking Department says the closures allow crews to perform routine Springtime maintenance on the ramp.
Road Project for One of Rochester’s Busiest Streets Starts Next Week
Officials say the work is scheduled to be completed by June 15.
Death Threat Sends Byron Man With Violent Past to Prison
The case started this past January.
Authorities Investigating UTV Crash That Killed Minnesota Man
The deadly incident was reported to dispatch shortly after 7:45 Wednesday evening.
Rochester PD: 70-Year-Old Woman Catches Teen Stealing Money from Her Purse During Burglary
Officers found and arrested the suspect in an area near the victim’s home.
Rochester City Councilmember to Not Seek Second Term
He’s the second member of the current city council this year to announce the intention not to seek a second term in office.
Two Medical Helicopters Respond to Head-on Crash Near Chatfield, 3 Hospitalized
An SUV traveling south collided with a car that was heading north on the two-lane highway.