Anoka, MN (MinnesotaNow)- A man is dead after he was struck by a train in the northern Twin Cities Metro Friday night. 52The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office was one of multiple agencies to respond to the fatality, which occurred shortly after 9 p.m.Get our free mobile appPedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Train Near Anoka County FairgroundsThe deadly incident occurred near the Anoka County Fairgrounds, where the Anoka County Fair is currently happening. Preliminary InvestigationThe preliminary investigation indicates the man was attempting to cross in front of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway train when he was struck. Road closures stemming from the investigation into the fatal collision impacted traffic for those leaving the nearby fairgrounds. Biggest cities in Minnesota 150 years ago Stacker compiled a list of the biggest cities in Minnesota 150 years ago using data transcribed from the 1870 U.S. Census.