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
Rochester Teen Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Young Girl He Was Caring For
He was booked into the Olmsted County Jail on Sunday and formally charged in the case on Tuesday.
Man Sent to Federal Prison for Violent Attack at Minnesota Casino
The April 9, 2023 attack left blood stains and caused $450 in damages to the hotel room.
Rochester School Board Approves Potential Multi-Million Dollar Project for School Conversion
The project is part of RPS’s Attendance Options Redesign Plan.
Hayfield Man Taken to Hospital After Crashing into Tree in Near Rochester
The State Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash involving a pick-up shortly after 930 Tuesday morning.
Woman, Two Children Die in Minnesota Park Incident
The preliminary investigation indicates the incident is isolated.
Update: Shots Fired, Children Involved in Lewiston Standoff Arrest
Police announced a shelter in place order late Monday and canceled the order when officials issued an all clear around 2:20 Tuesday morning.
Thousands Lose Power After Teen Driver Strikes Rochester Utility Pole
The preliminary investigation indicates the drive swerved to avoid a deer, left the road and struck a utility pole.
Charges: Naked Minnesota Man Spat on Rochester Police During DWI Arrest
The charges say officers had to break one of the vehicle's window to get at the man.
Active Incident Prompted Shelter in Place Order in Small Southeast Minnesota Town
The large law enforcement presence had gathered late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Thousands of Gallons of Water Used to Fight Rochester Area Fire
A caller reported hearing two explosions before finding a small structure engulfed in flames and the area around it on fire.