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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Body Found At Rural Minnesota Factory, Suspect Arrested
The suspected was booked into jail on suspicion of 2nd-degree murder.
Western Wisconsin Deputy Killed in Shooting ID’D (Update)
Officials say a St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the area on the report of a drunk driver in the ditch around 6:15 p.m.
More Prison Time for Dover Man Convicted of Assaulting Deputy
He pled guilty to the attack in February.
Rochester Felon Accused of Fleeing Officer on Motor Scooter For Second Time
He was also accused of fleeing police on a Moped last summer.
Search Underway for Teen Who Fell into River at Minnesota Park
The search effort launched shortly after 6 p.m.
Byron Man Accused of Sending & Downloading Child Pornography
He's accused of sending the material over messaging apps.
Watch: Crews Rescue Family Trapped on Icy SE Minnesota Bluff
The air rescue occurred Sunday afternoon.
Hundreds of Minnesotans Continue Searching for Madeline Kingsbury
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Madeline’s disappearance remains active.
Rochester Man Charged for Shooting Himself in the Foot
Rochester police responded to Olmsted County Medical Center 3 after being advised of a man checking in with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Minnesota State Trooper Hurt at Icy Crash Scene
Troopers responded to over two dozen crashes Tuesday.
$50,000 Reward Offered in Search For Missing Winona Woman
Officials are asking anyone conducting a search to share their search method and area searched by emailing search@co.fillmore.mn.us.
Minnesota Couple Rushed to Hospital With Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The home had been without power since Saturday and the residents had not been heard from since Sunday night.