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
Shooting Prompts Lockdown at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin, MN (Update)
Police reported finding a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
State Patrol: Alcohol Involved, Man Ejected in Fatal Minnesota Crash
A 2004 Jaguar XJ8 was traveling north on the freeway at a high rate of speed when it struck the concrete barrier.
Jury Convicts Minnesota Man in Large Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
Court documents say the men planned to bring 83,000 fentanyl pills to Minnesota.
Killer of Former Rochester Man, Three Others Sentenced to Over 100 Years in Prison
A jury convicted him of four counts of second-degree murder last month.
16-Year-Old Arrested With Loaded Gun at Southern Minnesota School
The teen was brought to a juvenile detention center.