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
One Hospitalized Following Rural Rochester RV Fire
The burning motorhome was parked about 20 feet away from a house.
Citizens Rally to Rebuke Racist Message on Rochester Pedestrian Bridge
Attendees walked across the bridge and Volunteers spelled out “Love Wins” on the bridge’s fencing.
Eyota Woman Taken to Hospital After Car Hits Guardrail Then Rolls
The State Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash Saturday morning.
Rochester Man Charged in 2019 Shooting That Sent Victim to Hospital Awaits Verdict
The victim, described in the complaint as an adult male, reported he had been multiple times in the leg and once in the hand.
Business Owner & Vet Announces Bid for Olmsted County Board
The race will be on the ballot for this year’s Primary and General Elections.
Rochester Man Charged for Stewartville School Burglary, Damaging Quarry Hill
A staff member reported two men had entered the building around 1 a.m. on April 30, 2022 and stole a laptop, iPad and other property.
Stolen Vehicle Driver Charged in Rochester Intersection & Building Crashes
The suspect had abandoned the truck at the scene of the second crash.
Charges Filed in 2023 Rochester Stabbing That Left Wounds to Boy’s Neck & Leg
The stabbing occurred during a fight that followed an exchange of text messages.
Thousands of Dollars of Damage Inflicted Upon Rochester Skyway System
The alleged property damage occurred on several occasions in late March and early April
Minnesota Man on Stayed Prison Sentence Arrested in Rochester Jewelry Store Burglary
He's accused of stealing $2,621 worth of jewelry and inflicting $3,250 in damages to the store.