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
Worker Killed in Mishap At Southeast Minnesota Manufacturing Plant
The deadly incident was reported around 10 a.m. Monday.
University of Minnesota Closes Buildings for Second Day Amid Ongoing Pro-Palestinian Encampment
Demonstrations started last week at the U of M when nine people were arrested for setting up an encampment.
Weather Alert: Severe Storm Risk for Parts of Minnesota & Iowa Tuesday Night
The severe weather threat is predicted to arrive in the area by Tuesday evening.
Minnesota Toddler ID’D As Victim on Fatal Crash That Closed Hwy. 52
It happened where traffic is reduced to a single lane in each direction due to a construction project.
Fatal Crash in Construction Zone Closes Stretch of Hwy. 52 in Southeast Minnesota
MnDOT reported the closure shortly after 12 p.m. Monday.
Third Rochester-Area Resident Falls Victim to Costly Law Enforcement Scam
The scammer tells the victim that an arrest warrant will be issued if they do not comply.
Police Arrest Wanted Man With Loaded Gun, Fentanyl Pills at Rochester Gas Station
He could face additional felony charges related to his arrest.
Second Rochester Man Announces Bid for Open City Council Seat
Minnesota’s two-week candidate filing window opens May 21.
Jogger Killed After Being Hit by Pick-Up Along Rural Minnesota Road
She was 39 years old.
Man Killed, Teen Injured in Rollover Crash on Rural Rochester Highway
The State Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash shortly before 1 p.m.