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
Rochester Names New Fire Chief
Current Rochester Fire Chief Eric Kerska earlier announced his intention to retire in January of 2025.
Body Found in Minnesota Pond Believed to be Missing Autistic Child
The Eden Prairie Police Department announced a search for a missing autistic boy around 9:15 Sunday night.
At Least 3 Motorcyclists Injured in Southeast Minnesota Crashes on Sunday Afternoon
All three of the crashes happened during the afternoon.
Making The Grade: The Top Rochester Area Schools Based on Test Score
The report card is a data base for all public schools across the state.
One Dead, One Severely Injured in Rural Minnesota Head-on Crash
The drivers were the only occupants of the two vehicles involved in the fatality.
Mayo One Helicopter Responds to Rollover Crash on I-90 in Winona County
The State Patrol responded to the crash shortly before 2:00 Monday afternoon.
Minnesota House Fire Leaves One Dead & Two Firefighters Injured
The blaze took nearly two hours to contain
Brun Victim Found at Scene of Minnesota House Has Died
First responders were dispatched to the report of a man in his 60’s suffering from burn injuries at the end of a driveway.
Teen Identified as 1 of 2 Motorcyclists Killed in Same Day on Minnesota Roads
Both crashes happened on Thursday and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office identified the operators on Friday.
Update: Fatal Car-Semi Crash Victim Identified as Minnesota Woman
The State Patrol responded to the deadly crash shortly before 4:00 Thursday afternoon.