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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Rochester Man Sentenced for Role in Massive Southeast Minnesota Meth Trafficking Conspiracy
He was charged almost two years ago following a large methamphetamine bust in southeast Minnesota.
Rochester School District Gets Grant to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced earlier this week that it had received a $1 million federal competitive grant.
“Enough to Kill 1 Million People”: Historic Minnesota Fentanyl Bust Sends Washington Man to Prison
The major drug case began with a report of a financial card transaction fraud call.
Swimmer Dies After Jumping from Dock into Minnesota Lake
Deputies responded to the report of a man unresponsive after jumping into the lake shortly after 6:15 p.m.
Minnesota Murder Victim Found Near River Identified as Teen Girl, Suspect Captured
Her corpse was located after officers responded to the report of a missing person.
Albert Lea Man Dies After Being Ejected During Iowa Rollover Crash
The fatal crash near the Minnesota-Iowa border remains under investigation.
Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into SUV Along Rural Minnesota Road
Emergency responders were dispatched to the fatality shortly before 3:30 Saturday afternoon.
Event Planned in Rochester to Help Minnesotans Adjust to New State Law
The new law took effect on August 1.
Minneapolis Daycare Worker Accused Using Kids in His Care for Child Porn Now Facing Federal Charge
He’s facing similar state charges in Hennepin County Court.
Young Lane Splitting Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on Minnesota Interstate
Earlier this year, the Minnesota legislature passed a bill to legalize lane splitting in the state.
Twin Cities Motorcycle Crash Leads to 11th Death in Seven Days on Minnesota’s Roads
The operator lost control of the motorcycle after failing to navigate a curve at what the state crash report describes as an “elevated rate of speed.”
Four Hurt in Crash Involving Teens and Rochester Woman at Winona Intersection
A southbound car and northbound SUV made contact with each other.