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.
TJ Leverentz
New Details Emerge for Large Spring Snow Storm Targeting Minnesota
Meteorologists are now predicting measurable snow to fall in Minnesota.
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.
Missing Minnesota Teen Girl Found Safe (Update)
Update: The BCA says she has been found safe.
‘Living in Hell’ Charges ID Victim, Describe Details of Bloody Minnesota Murder
She's charged with second-degree murder.
Police Arrest Teens for Spree of Armed Robberies in Minnesota, Two Still At Large
At least two suspects are still at large.
ATV Operator Airlifted After Being Pinned in Rural Minnesota Crash
First responders found the driver in the ditch.
Authorities Find Remains of Vulnerable Missing Minnesota Man
He had suffered from dementia.
Massive Amount of Deadly Fentanyl Seized in Minnesota Drug Bust
Law enforcement executed a search warrant early Monday morning.
Suspected Killer of Rochester Native & EMT, Minnesota Police Officers Identified
KROC News has learned one of the slain officers used to live in Wabasha County.
Minnesota Teen from Small Town Killed in Fiery Head-on Crash With Semi
The car he was driving and a semi traveling in the opposite direction collided.