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
Search for Missing Mississippi River Swimmers Continues (update)
The men went missing upriver from Red Wing.
Unbuckled Southern Minnesotan Killed in Crash With Semi
A pick-up and semi were traveling in opposite directions when they collided.
Murder Charge Filed in Death of Southern Minnesota Farmer
The elderly farmer was found dead last September.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Train in Rural Minnesota
The fatal incident occurred early Monday morning.
Pregnant Woman Killed in Shooting at Amazon Warehouse in Minnesota
An employee at the Lakeville warehouse has been arrested in connection with the shooting
12-Year-Old Boy Killed in Wabasha County Snowmobile Crash ID’D
The fatal accident happened Sunday afternoon.
Iowa Teen Hurt in Crash on Snowy, Icy SE Minnesota Highway
The crash report says his vehicle struck a mailbox before coming to rest in the ditch.
Minnesota Tow Truck Driver Sentenced for Meth Trafficking
He was stopped with large quantities of meth three different times.
Hog-Hauling Semi Rolls Over on Busy Minnesota Road
Emergency responders had to round the livestock up.
Tractor Driver Killed in Minnesota Crash
An SUV collided with the John Deer Tractor Tuesday evening.