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
Young Rochester Man Accused of Assaulting Olmsted County Deputy During Warrant Arrest
The arrest and alleged assault occurred in Rochester on Wednesday morning.
Minnesota Deputies Who Shot Knife-Wielding Suspect Identified
He refused commands from law enforcement to drop the knife and continued charging towards the deputies
Statewide Crackdown Underway As Fatalities Spike on Minnesota Roads
It comes as Minnesota sees a spike in traffic fatalities on the state’s roads.
Minnesota Parents Charged in Fentanyl Death of Baby Girl
An autopsy of the child determined she died of acute fentanyl toxicity.
(UPDATE) Closure of Rochester Parking Ramp Postponed
The temporary closure is to allow for routine cleaning and minor repairs.
Woman Hospitalized After Crash at Southeast Minnesota Intersection
A car traveling south on Hwy. 61 collided with a car crossing the four-lane highway in the intersection.
Crash at Rochester Intersection Sends 3 People to the Hospital
Both of the drivers and a passenger in the vehicle attempting the left turn were taken from the crash scene by ambulance.
Passenger Fighting for Her Life After Rollover Crash on Minnesota Freeway
A pick-up that was traveling in the northbound lane left the roadway then rolled.
Clerk Attacked During Robbery at Rochester Gas Station, Police Looking for Suspect
Officers responded to the incident at the convenience store around 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Medical Call Leads to Large Fentanyl Pill Bust at Busy Rochester Parking Lot
Responding officers found a parked and running pick-up with an unconscious but breathing driver inside.