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.
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Stewartville Man Enters Guilty Plea For Rochester Park Robbery
He was one of three men charged in the June robbery.
Third Minnesotan Dies in Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
The number of Minnesotans sickened doubled from 13 last month to 26 in the Dec. 15 update.
Arrests Made in Rural Minnesota Kidnapping & Sexual Assault Case
Authorities say one of the victims was held against his will and beaten for several days.
Electric Car Driver Killed in Crash at Minnesota Interchange
The vehicle struck the median.
Missing Southeast Minnesota Man Now Subject of Statewide Alert
Over 150 people partook in a volunteer search effort on Saturday.
Truck Found, Search Continues for Missing Man in Southeast Minnesota
He was last heard from Wednesday night.
Teen Predator Bust: Minnesota Deputy Arrested & Charged in Sting Operation
The charges say an undercover officers were posing as teens online to catch individuals seeking to solicit sexual acts with underaged girls.
Statewide Alert Canceled After Missing Minnesota Man is Found Dead
The BCA canceled the alert Sunday evening.
5-Year-Old Killed in Rural Minnesota Crash
The child was found trapped under the vehicle.
Body of Missing Minnesota College Student Pulled from River
He was 19 years old.
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Minneapolis
Officers responded to multiple reports of a vehicle idling along a residential block for several hours.
Scammer Impersonating Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office
The sheriff's office says several citizens have reported getting the scam call.