{"id":15893,"date":"2026-02-01T05:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=15893"},"modified":"2026-02-01T05:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:12:44","slug":"downtown-fargo-stabbing-outside-bismarck-tavern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/downtown-fargo-stabbing-outside-bismarck-tavern\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Fargo stabbing outside Bismarck Tavern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fargo, Cass County<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Fargo police are investigating a reported stabbing in downtown Fargo.<\/p>\n<p>The call came in around 12:13 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Police responded to the 500 block of Broadway North.<\/p>\n<p>The area is near the Bismarck Tavern, a downtown bar at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fargomoorhead.org\/listing\/bismarck-tavern\/535\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">522 Broadway N<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What happened<\/h2>\n<p>Officers found an adult man with stab wounds, police said.<\/p>\n<p>The man told officers he was stabbed during a physical fight.<\/p>\n<p>Police said the alleged attacker was another adult man known to him.<\/p>\n<p>The victim was taken to a local medical facility with serious injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Police did not say how many times he was stabbed.<\/p>\n<p>Police did not say what type of weapon was used.<\/p>\n<p>Police did not say if the fight started inside or outside.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15896\" style=\"width: 387px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-15896\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Downtown-Fargo-stabbing-outside-Bismarck-Tavern-300x200.png\" alt=\"Downtown Fargo stabbing outside Bismarck Tavern\" width=\"387\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Downtown-Fargo-stabbing-outside-Bismarck-Tavern-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Downtown-Fargo-stabbing-outside-Bismarck-Tavern-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Downtown-Fargo-stabbing-outside-Bismarck-Tavern-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Downtown-Fargo-stabbing-outside-Bismarck-Tavern.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Downtown Fargo stabbing outside Bismarck Tavern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Police response<\/h2>\n<p>Officers quickly found a person of interest in a nearby business.<\/p>\n<p>Police detained that person without incident.<\/p>\n<p>Police said there were no outstanding parties.<\/p>\n<p>Police also said there was no risk to the public.<\/p>\n<p>As of Saturday afternoon, police said no arrest had been made.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation remains active.<\/p>\n<h2>What we do not know yet<\/h2>\n<p>Police have not released the victim\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not released the detained person\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not listed any charges.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not released a motive.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not said if surveillance video is being reviewed.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to find updates and share tips<\/h2>\n<p>For official updates, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fargo Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also read a public summary from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/01\/31\/fargo-police-respond-reported-stabbing-bismarck-tavern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valley News Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Police ask anyone with information to call 701-241-5777.<\/p>\n<p>Anonymous tips can be sent through the city\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\/report-a-crime\/tip-line-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tip Line<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tipsters can text FARGOPD to 847411.<\/p>\n<p>If there is an immediate threat, call 911.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casscountynd.gov\/departments\/corrections\/inmates-in-custody\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cass County inmate list<\/a> for custody updates.<\/p>\n<p>We will update this story as police release more information.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Chris Harper reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) \u2014 Fargo police are investigating a reported stabbing in downtown Fargo. The call came in around 12:13 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Police responded to the 500 block of Broadway North. The area is near the Bismarck Tavern, a downtown bar at 522 Broadway N. 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