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
Minnesota Trooper Charged With Murder in Traffic Stop Shooting
The shooting occurred last July.
Minnesota’s 2nd Officer-Involved Shooting of 2024 Results in Suspect’s Death
The BCA is investigating.
Deaths of Man & Woman in Small Minnesota Town Under Investigation
Upon arrival deputies located a deceased woman and a man suffering from critical injuries.
Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Indicted in Rochester Poisoning Death of His Wife
An Olmsted County Grand Jury handed down the indictment on Friday.
Fentanyl in Stuffed Animals: 6 Charged in Massive Minnesota Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
The investigation led to the seizure of six packages containing 30,000 grams of fentanyl pills, which equates to about 300,000 pills.
Victim of Rare December Drowning on Minnesota Lake ID’D
He was 78 years old.
Firefighters Rescue Unconscious Kids, Adult from Minnesota House Fire
Officials say all seven individuals were unconscious when they were found.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle Near Minnesota Intersection
A medical helicopter flew to the area to transport the victim, however the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man’s Body Pulled from Minnesota Lake in Rare December Drowning
His body was found in about 10 feet of water.
Over 100 Anglers Saved in 5th Ice Rescue This Month on Minnesota Lake
Four bystanders attempting a canoe rescue fell into the icy lake.
Teen ID’D as Victim of Recent Minnesota Murder
The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Two Deaths Reported on Minnesota’s Roads Saturday
One of the fatalities involved two vehicles and the other was a collision between a car and pedestrian