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
Kasson Motorcyclist Severely Injured In Southeast Minnesota Crash
A subcompact SUV was also involved in the accident.
Ex Minnesota Trooper Charged in Owatonna Teen’s Rochester Traffic Death Reports to Jail
A ruling issued by an Olmsted County Judge in September said the court “inadvertently neglected” to order Roper to undergo the process.
Albert Lea Motorcyclist Identified as Victim of Fatal Minnesota Motorcycle Crash
An SUV was also involved in the fatal incident.
Multi-Month Trucking Operation Now Underway in Southeast Minnesota
A similar operation that was conducted this past January facilitated the movement of 130,000 cubic yards of sand.
Rochester High School Football Field Now Has a New Name
The name change was made official before kickoff on Friday night.
4-Vehicle Minnesota Crash Claims 2 Lives, Severely Injures Child, Teen & 3 Others
Four vehicles were involved.
Woman Sent to Hospital After 2 Pick-ups Collide in Goodhue County
Both drivers were the only occupants in their vehicles.
Watch: 10-Year-Old Drives Stolen Car Through Crowded Minneapolis School Playground
The car is seen making three passes through the playground.
Rochester Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Motorcycle Crash
The State Patrol responded to the fatality shortly after 6 p.m.
Employee of Robbed Rochester Cell Store, Robbery Suspect Charged in Phone Theft
While investigating the alleged robbery and stabbing, AT&T loss prevention contacted authorities to report 12 phones stolen from the same store about a week prior to the robbery.