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
Indictment: Minnesota School Teacher Used Messaging App to Send & Receive Child Porn
The educator made his first court appearance last week.
Human Remains Discovered Along Shore of Popular Minnesota Lake
Authorities say a group of wild ricers found the skeletal remains on Saturday evening.
Young Motorcyclist Taken to Hospital After Crash with SUV at Rochester Intersection
A photo from the scene indicates the motorcycle had started on fire.
Mayo One Flies to Fiery Collision Involving Tanker Truck and Farm Tractor Near Eyota
Both the semi and tractor were traveling south on Hwy. 42 when they collided.
Minnesota School Bus Driver Arrested for DWI With Students On Board
Deputies located and stopped the bus without incident.
Minnesota Woman Rushed to Hospital After Being Mauled by Her Dogs
The attack came just over a month after a child in the same city was fatally injured in a dog attack.
Closed Park and Ride Among Potential Changes Announced by Rochester Public Transit
Some of the other changes announced on Wednesday include the permanent termination of a route that has been suspended due to low ridership and the expansion of service to a recently opened park-and-ride.
Rochester Sex Offender Charged in Child Pornography Case Pleads Guilty
His 2007 conviction for third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 15-year-old girl originally resulted in a three month jail sentence, but he was later ordered to serve an 18 month prison sentence after violating the terms of his probation, court records say.
Stewartville Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges Against Man & Woman from Southern Minnesota
The traffic stop occurred over the Labor Day weekend.
Five Lives Lost in Crashes on Minnesota Roads During Labor Day Weekend
Three of the fatalities involved motorcycles and one was a hit-and-run that resulted in an arrest.