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
Two Lives Lost in Two Crashes on Minnesota Roads Monday
A vehicle caught on fire in one of the crashes and the other involved a teenager driving a luxury vehicle.
Missing Minnesota Teen Girl Found Safe (Update)
Update: The BCA says she has been found safe.
Body of Minnesota Woman Found in Wisconsin State Park
She was reported missing last week.
Two Minnesota Police Officers Hurt in Encounter With Knife-Wielding Man
The incident remains under investigation.
Police Officer Kicked in the Head, Severely Harmed While Breaking up Fight at Minnesota School
He was taken to a hospital.
9 Killed in Passenger Van-Semi Crash at Rural Central Wisconsin Intersection
They were all pronounced dead at the scene.
Minnesota Man Killed in Early-Morning ATV Rollover Crash
He was 33 years old.
Body Pulled from Popular Minnesota & Wisconsin Waterway
The incident is under investigation.
ATV Operator Airlifted After Being Pinned in Rural Minnesota Crash
First responders found the driver in the ditch.
3 Injured After Minnesota Deputy’s Squad Strikes Vehicle Head-On
The three were taken to a nearby hospital.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Bus at Minnesota Intersection
The fatality is under investigation.
Authorities Find Remains of Vulnerable Missing Minnesota Man
He had suffered from dementia.