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
21 Students Injured in Minnesota School Bus Rollover
An SUV was the other vehicle involved in the collision.
Charges Unearth New Info About Rochester Apartment Shooting
Officers were dispatched to the reports of gunfire in the 800 block of 16th Ave. Southeast around 6:20 Tuesday night.
Thousands of Minnesotans Now Automatically Registered to Vote
The Secretary of State’s Office says a small, undisclosed number of would-be automatically registered voters were not added to the voter rolls because their applications were flagged for not confirming the person’s address, citizenship or name.
Statewide Alert Issued for Vulnerable Minnesota Woman Reported Missing in May
She was reported missing this past May.
Trial Date Set for Ex Olmsted Deputy Charged in Solicitation & Child Porn Cases
In January he pleaded not guilty to all of the state-level charges filed against him.
Corrections Officer Accused of Smuggling Drugs into Minnesota State Prison in Faribault
The charges were filed in Rice County Court on Monday.
Update: Two Arrested Following Exchange of Gunfire at Rochester Apartment Complex
One apartment building and one vehicle were struck by the gunfire.
Interstate 90 to Close in Both Directions in Olmsted County on Thursday
It’s connected to a bridge replacement project that began earlier this year.
Driver Dies After Being Hit Outside of Crashed Car on Minnesota Highway
The fatality followed a rollover crash.
Mayo Clinic Receives Multi-Million Gift for Cancer Treatment
The donation will help Mayo expand its ability to provide care and clinical trials for cancer patients.