Fargo Police participate in torch run for Special Olympics North Dakota

FARGO (KVRR) — Members of the Fargo Police Department put on their running shoes to take part in honoring Special Olympics in North Dakota.

They took part in a one-point-four mile run, taking the torch from the Fargo Regional Training Center to Fargo North High School.

The torch run is part of a long-standing relationship between the Special Olympics and law enforcement across the county.

The run aims to raise awareness for Special Olympics North Dakota as well as the athletes that participate.

“It’s just a great cause,” said Fargo Police Lieutenant Nate Nieman. “I mean, it eans a lot to just be a part of that and support that.”

The 2026 Special Olympics North Dakota State Summer Games will be taking place this weekend.