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
Cyber Tips Lead to Child Porn Charges Against Pine Island Man
The charges say the tips concerned suspected child sexual abuse material being uploaded to the Reddit account at the end of last year.
Minnesota Jury Convicts Adam Fravel for Murder of Madeline Kingsbury
The Winona woman, who was the mother of Fravel’s two children, vanished in late March of last year and her body was found in June of 2023.
Corrections Officer Taken to Hospital After Being Stabbed by Inmate With Violent Past in Minnesota Jail
The inmate was being held in the jail after being charged with assault of a peace officer and felony property damage.
Statewide Alert Issued for Vulnerable Minnesota Man Who Vanished During Trip to Buy Battery
He was last seen around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
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.
Body Discovery Believed to be Connected to Missing Minnesota Teen Case
He was last seen on March 23.
Manager Admits to Massive Theft from Minnesota Company
She was indicted in the embezzlement case in February.
Jury Convicts Minnesota Man in Fatal Western Wisconsin Stabbing of Teenager
The jury returned the verdict Thursday morning.
Woman, Two Children Die in Minnesota Park Incident
The preliminary investigation indicates the incident is isolated.
Two Minnesota Police Officers Hurt in Encounter With Knife-Wielding Man
The incident remains under investigation.
Body Pulled from Popular Minnesota & Wisconsin Waterway
The incident is under investigation.
Child Sex Abuse Sends Minnesota Man to Federal Prison
The time behind bars will be followed by seven years of supervised release.