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
Update: 2 Teens Among Three Dead in Minnesota Thanksgiving Weekend Crashes
One of the deadly crashes happened Sunday night and the other occurred on Saturday afternoon.
Narcan Revives Two Suspected Drug Overdoses in Rochester Sunday Afternoon
The suspected drug overdoses occurred within three hours of each other.
Busy Rochester Area Highway Targeted for Pair of Future Projects, One Starts Next Year
Crews are set to resurface two stretches of the Hwy. 14 corridor in southwestern and southeastern Rochester.
Making The Grade: The Top Rochester Area Schools Based on Test Score
The report card is a data base for all public schools across the state.
Charges: St. Paul Man Caught With Large Amount of Deadly Drugs in Rochester
Rochester police found the suspected controlled substances while executing a search warrant on a van
Car Reported Stolen Crashes into Austin Home
The vehicle house-collision happened around 2:30 a.m.
Minnesota Motorist Removing Deer He Hit from Road Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle
Another motorist who had stopped to help saw the deadly incident, authorities say.
At Least 5 Lives Lost in Crashes on Minnesota’s Roads This Week
At least five lives have been lost in traffic crashes on Minnesota’s roads since Monday morning.
Eyota Felon Wanted for Rochester Gun Sale, Hotel Theft Arrested
Olmsted County Adult Detention center records indicate he was booked into jail Tuesday morning.
Cyber Tips Lead to Child Porn Charges Against Pine Island Man
The charges say the tips concerned suspected child sexual abuse material being uploaded to the Reddit account at the end of last year.