Richland County

Allegations Against Diocese of Fargo Priest Forwarded to State’s Attorney

The Richland County State's Attorney's office is deciding whether Father Thomas Feltman will face any criminal charges.

Richland County, ND — The Richland County State’s Attorney’s office is deciding whether Father Thomas Feltman will face any criminal charges. They should have an answer by the end of the month. A sheriff’s investigator says he finished his investigation into reports of alleged “inappropriate activities” with youth involving Feltman. The Fargo Diocese placed him on administrative leave when the…

Freight Train Crashes Into Semi Near Fairmount

Freight train and semi collision in Richland County

FAIRMOUNT, N.D. – No one was hurt when a freight train crashed into a semi in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says the semi driven by a farm laborer stalled on the tracks near Fairmount on Monday afternoon. The worker jumped out of the cab as the train approached. The semi was destroyed. The train suffered damage but was able…

Pastor on Administrative Leave for Alleged Conduct with Youth in Richland County

The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating Father Thomas Feltman

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A Richland County pastor was placed on administrative leave for alleged conduct with youth. Officials with the Diocese of Fargo said Father Thomas Feltman is being investigated. He was a pastor for churches in Wyndmere and Milnor. They said Feltman told the Diocese last week about concerns regarding his interactions with youth. Andrew Jasinski was chosen…

Motorcycle Driver Injured in Richland County Crash

One woman injured after crashing into a ditch

A motorcycle driver was injured in a crash Saturday night in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says 40-year-old Julie Moderow lost control of her motorcycle and crashed in a ditch on County Road 16. The crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. Moderow was taken by air ambulance to Sanford in Fargo. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Categories: News…