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
21 Students Injured in Minnesota School Bus Rollover
An SUV was the other vehicle involved in the collision.
Thousands of Minnesotans Now Automatically Registered to Vote
The Secretary of State’s Office says a small, undisclosed number of would-be automatically registered voters were not added to the voter rolls because their applications were flagged for not confirming the person’s address, citizenship or name.
Minnesota School Bus Driver Arrested for DWI With Students On Board
Deputies located and stopped the bus without incident.
Update: Minnesota State Trooper Charged in Rochester Crash That Killed Owatonna Teen Demands Trial
The deadly crash happened on May 18 at an entrance to Apache Mall in Rochester.
Authorities Identify Man Found Dead in Grain Bin on Minnesota Farm
Deputies initially responded to the report of a missing man around 1:45 Tuesday morning.
Murder and Shootings: Minnesota Town Sees Series of Violent Crimes in Less Than a Week
The violent crime cases do not appear to be related.
Young Iowa Woman Hurt in Crash on Southeast Minnesota Highway
She was driving one of two vehicles involved in the crash.
Austin, MN Child In Critical Condition After Accident at Iowa Pool
A GoFundMe page set up for the young girl from Austin and her family says she is fighting for her life.
Montana Search & Rescue Crew Recovers Body of Young Missing Minnesota Hiker
Officials say the young man likely became trapped underwater near where he fell into the creek.
One Killed, Five Injured in Late-Night Minneapolis Mass Shooting
Responding officers found six people who had been injured by gunfire.