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Fargo PD: Device found downtown is not an explosive

By Pat Sweeney Oct 19, 2023 | 1:57 PM

Fargo Police say a device that was being analyzed in the downtown area this (Thu) afternoon is no longer a threat.

The Red River Valley Bomb Team has determined that the device is not an explosive.

Shortly after 1:00 this afternoon, Police asked the public to avoid the area of Main Avenue and Broadway for safety reasons.

They said officers were investigating a “potential improvised explosive device.” Anyone inside a building in that area was asked to shelter in place.

At about 1:45 PM, Police said the area has been re-opened to the public. 

Authorities have given no other details.