2020 has been a strange and busy year, to say the least.

From protests, riots, and the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to "offensive" hand sanitizer and forgotten serial killers, the news cycle has been extremely fluid. Here are the top 20 most viewed Minnesota news stories this year so far -- as reported on Townsquare Media station websites across SE Minnesota.

Top 20 Most Viewed Minnesota News Stories of 2020 (So Far)

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