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
Threats Report at Rochester Polling Place Leads to Arrest
The alleged threats were made during early voting hours on Sunday morning and the incident was reported by an election judge.
Southeast Minnesota Football Teams Punch Tickets to State
All six Section 1 football champions from last season had a chance to hold onto their titles Friday night.
Rochester Teenager Suffers Serious Injuries in Iowa UTV Rollover Crash
The crash occurred 11:50 Saturday morning.
Multi Month Rochester-Area Detour Ends
The work began in July.
Charges: Wanted Man With Small Child Fled Rochester Traffic Stop at High Speed
The officer, who saw what the complaint describes as a small child in the vehicle, learned the driver had an active arrest warrant.
Southeast Minnesota State Parks to Host Gun Deer Hunts, 2 Closures Planned
Two of the parks will be closed during the hunts.
Man Who Triggered Minnesota Amber Alert Also Suspected in Fatal Shooting
The mother and children were found inside of the vehicle unharmed.
Young Rochester Man Hurt in Crash With Crane Truck on Hwy. 52
The State Patrol responded to the crash in Goodhue County shortly after 7 a.m.
Halloween Snow Leads to Hundreds of Crashes, Fatality on Minnesota Roads
A rain snow mix swept across Minnesota on Thursday morning.
Update: Pregnant Woman, Four Kids Abducted at Gunpoint Found Safe, Suspect Captured
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says the reported armed abduction occurred at 1:50 Friday morning.