Hello there! I'm the new kid on the block and am beyond excited to join the KROC News Team. I come to Rochester from Winona where I went to college and learned the ropes of this wonderful radio thing. I grew up as a Minnesota sports fan behind enemy lines in western Wisconsin. There's a good chance I'll be out on the golf course in season and counting down the days until my next tee shot in the winter.
TJ Leverentz
Passenger Killed in Rollover Crash on Minnesota Freeway
Troopers say there was snow and ice on the freeway at the time of the fatal wreck.
Missing Faribault Man Dies After Being Found in River
Authorities say family members became alarmed when they found one of the man’s dogs returned to his home visibly wet.
Change For Rochester Parking System Begins Monday
A new service provider takes over on Monday.
Wanted Twin Cities Man Accused of Rochester Apartment Burglary
Court documents say he returned to the apartment 10 days after the reported burglary.
Chatfield Residents Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $100K from Dementia Patient
The charges say the two admitted to depositing the funds with the victim’s permission saying the money was in exchange for the care they were providing the victim.
5-Year-Old Killed, 4-Year-Old & Driver Hurt in Minnesota Crash
The boy was brought to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
Statewide Alert Canceled for Missing Minnesota Child (Update)
The 8-year-old was last seen Thursday evening.
Southwest Minnesota Road Closures Lifted (Update)
Snow Plows are out in the area Friday morning trying to make the roads passable enough to reopen to traffic.
Bill to Fund Infrastructure Projects Fails Minnesota Senate
The vote failed to get the 60% majority required for passage.
Elderly Woman Injured in Intersection East of Rochester
An elderly woman and Rochester teen were involved in the collision.
Rochester Awarded Grant to Fight Drug Trafficking, Violent Crime
Rochester has been awarded grant funding to combat drug trafficking and violent crime annually since 2019.
Police Provide Update on Gun Call at SE Minnesota School
The school went into a lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Most of Southern Minnesota
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for most of southern Minnesota until Friday morning.
Southeast Minnesota Sheriffs Push Back Against Gun Storage Bill
The proposal has been introduced in the both the Minnesota House and Senate.