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
Police Investigating Series of Race-Based Burglaries Targeting Asians in Rochester
Three of the five burglaries have been reported since Thanksgiving.
Notification Issued for Minnesota Sex Offender’s New Address in Rochester
He is classified as a level three predatory offender.
Massive Search for Dog Walker Who Vanished in Minnesota Woods Suspended Until At Least Thursday
Officials say the decision to not search on Wednesday was made to protect the safety of search personnel.
Stranded Boys Rescued from Thin Ice Near Rochester
The boys were hauling gear in a sled and were about 150 yards from shore when they heard the ice around them begin to crack.
Man Walking Dog Vanishes in Southeast Minnesota Woods
Officials plan to resume the search at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and to deploy additional search and rescue resources.
Rochester Adopts Increased Tax Levy in Nearly $720 Million 2025 City Budget
Next year’s property tax levy is about 10% higher than 2024’s property tax levy.
Body of Missing Minnesota Ice Skater Found in Bay
He was reported missing on Sunday.
Victim of Latest Fatal Rochester Shooting Identified
Rochester police responded to the shooting around 1 AM Saturday.
Slick Travel Conditions Cause Multiple Injury Crashes Across Minnesota Monday Morning
The major roads in the Rochester area became partially covered with snow and ice during Monday morning’s commute.
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.