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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Charges Filed Against Woman in Crisis Wielding Knife at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester
The incident occurred Tuesday night.
Police ID Suspect Who Rammed Squad Cars in Busy Rochester Area
Court records indicate he had an active arrest warrant.
Rochester Woman Reported Missing, Police Ask for Public’s Help
She was last seen on Sunday, March 3
Driver Fighting for His Life After Being Hit Outside of His Vehicle by Pick-up on Minnesota Highway
The driver was possibly pushing a compact car to the side of westbound Hwy. 14.
Boy & Young Woman Recently Reported Missing in Minnesota Found Safe
One of the cases involved a young boy from the Rochester area and the other was centered around a student who attends one of the state’s university’s.
Two Lives Lost in Two Crashes on Minnesota Roads Monday
A vehicle caught on fire in one of the crashes and the other involved a teenager driving a luxury vehicle.
Missing Minnesota Teen Girl Found Safe (Update)
Update: The BCA says she has been found safe.
Body of Minnesota Woman Found in Wisconsin State Park
She was reported missing last week.
100 mph Driver Flees Olmsted County Deputies, Arrested After Rochester Crash
Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at 106 mph in a 55 mph zone.
Police Officer Kicked in the Head, Severely Harmed While Breaking up Fight at Minnesota School
He was taken to a hospital.
9 Killed in Passenger Van-Semi Crash at Rural Central Wisconsin Intersection
They were all pronounced dead at the scene.
Minnesota Financial Advisor Admits to Stealing Massive Amount of Client Funds
She was accused of misappropriating client investment funds from June of 2020 through February of 2023.