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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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.
Statewide Alert Issued for Endangered Missing Minnesota Man
Authorities say he told his loved ones he was traveling south.
Minnesota Sees Record Low in Workplace Injuries
The final data collected from last year’s annual employer survey was released on Tuesday.
2 Juveniles Among Victims of Apparent Duluth Quadruple Murder Suicide
A news release says the lives were lost over the course of two separate but connected shootings.
Statewide Alert Issued for Minnesota Teen Last Seen in September
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) sent out the bulletin, which describes the teen boy as endangered, across the state around 1:30 Tuesday afternoon.
Search for Young Winona Man Who Vanished at Yellowstone National Park Takes Somber Turn
The search effort began on Saturday, September 21.
Reward for Answers in Minnesota Woman’s Disappearance Increased
She has been missing since July.
Rare Human Rabies Death Reported in Minnesota
A news release issued by the Department says it’s the fourth known case of the disease reported in the state since 2000.
Young Winona, MN Man Vanishes in Yellowstone National Park
He was reported missing after failing to arrive for his boat pickup on Friday following a week-long backcountry trip to summit Eagle Peak.
Shooting Prompts Lockdown of Minnesota Mall
Officials said Sunday afternoon the threat against mall employees, shoppers and residents in the area had subsided.
Man Killed, Teen Airlifted & 7 Others Injured After Minnesota Campfire Explodes
The incident resulted in injuries to eight people.
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.