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
Man and Woman From Zumbrota Identified as Victims of Fatal Crash on Kansas Turnpike
Three vehicles were involved in the fatality.
Update: Minnesota Teen Who Drowned in Wisconsin Identified
The Baron County Sheriff’s Office says two people went into the water after their kayaks overturned around 12:30 Saturday afternoon.
Minnesota Sees Record Low in Workplace Injuries
The final data collected from last year’s annual employer survey was released on Tuesday.
Hwy. 14 Crash in Eyota Sends Two Drivers to Hospital
Both drivers were alone in their vehicles.
Minnesota Teen Drowns in Wisconsin Kayaking Accident
Dispatch had received multiple 911 calls regarding screams for help.
Crash On Hwy. 61 Along Lake Pepin Sends Man and Woman to Hospital
The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly after 11:30 Sunday night.
Crash With Semi Claims Man’s Life, Severely Injures Woman
An SUV and semi were involved in the deadly crash.
Accidental Gunshot in Rochester Apartment Leads to Arrest
Officers were dispatched to the report of a gun being discharged shortly before noon on Thursday morning.
Cold Case Break: Owatonna Man Arrested for 1974 Wisconsin Murder of Minneapolis Woman
The murder happened in western Wisconsin’s Dunn County in February of 1974.
Update: 7-Year-Old, 15-Year-Old I’D As Victims of Apparent Duluth Quadruple Murder-Suicide
A news release says the lives were lost over the course of two separate but connected shootings.