Red River Valley SWAT Plans Training for Thursday

Fargo police warn of loud noises and SWAT members carrying firearms during the afternoon and evening exercises.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:55am

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The Red River Valley SWAT team will be conducting training exercises in Fargo, North Dakota on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the 1000 block of 28th Street N. Fargo police have advised the public that there may be loud noises and yelling, as well as SWAT members carrying firearms, though no live rounds will be used.

Why it matters

SWAT team training is an important part of maintaining public safety and preparedness for emergency situations, though the loud noises and presence of armed officers can understandably concern nearby residents.

The details

The Red River Valley SWAT team will be conducting training exercises in Fargo on Thursday afternoon and evening. The training will take place in the 1000 block of 28th Street N. from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fargo police have warned that there may be loud noises and yelling, as well as SWAT members carrying firearms, though no live rounds will be used. The training is not open to the public or media.

  • The training will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The players

Red River Valley SWAT

A SWAT team that serves the Fargo, North Dakota region.

Fargo Police

The police department for the city of Fargo, North Dakota.

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The takeaway

SWAT team training is an important part of maintaining public safety, though the loud noises and presence of armed officers can understandably concern nearby residents. The Fargo Police Department has provided advance notice to the community about the upcoming training exercises.