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Man Loses Pickup After $2,800 Worth of Fireworks Ignites

Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 Near Wyndmere

July 4, 2018

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A Leonard, North Dakota man lost his pickup and $2,800 worth of fireworks. 67-year-old Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon when the fireworks somehow ignited in the back of his pickup. The fireworks started several small grass fires along the highway near Wyndmere. His pickup is considered a total loss due…

Wyndmere Priest Currently on Administrative Leave Received Prior Training for Boundary Issues

Goering also stated many people in the Wyndmere and Walhalla parishes have spoken out in support of Father Feltman

August 14, 2017

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RICHLAND COUNTY, ND — The priest of a Wyndmere parish, who is currently on administrative leave after he was accused of “inappropriate” contact with children, received training on boundaries while he was at a former parish in Walhalla. Investigation documents obtained by KVRR stated Monsignor Joseph Goering of the Fargo Diocese told Richland County and BCI officials that Father Thomas…

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.

July 19, 2017

Site Staff,

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…

Update: Priest Investigation Involves “Inappropriate Activities”

Investigator Josh Beto says he can't comment on the details of the case, but says it involves "inappropriate activities."

May 30, 2017

Site Staff,

WAHPETON, ND – Law enforcement officials are releasing few details about an investigation involving a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Fargo. The Richland County Sheriff’s office is looking into allegations involving Fr. Thomas Feltman, the pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wyndmere and St. Arnold’s Catholic Church in Milnor. Investigator Josh Beto says he can’t comment on…

Fargo Diocese Responds After Placing Pastor on Administrative Leave

Feltman has served as pastor of St. Arnold's Catholic Church in Milnor and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wyndmere

May 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RICHLAND COUNTY, ND — An area pastor has been placed on administrative leave by the Diocese of Fargo for his interaction with children. A spokesman says there is, quote, “alleged conduct” involving Father Thomas Feltman’s interaction with youth. Feltman has served as pastor of St. Arnold’s Catholic Church in Milnor and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Wyndmere. “The Diocese…