THE CURRENT'S® TOP 89 ALBUMS OF 2011 GIVEAWAY OFFICIAL RULES

NO CONTRIBUTION OR PURCHASE IS NECESSARY - MAKING A CONTRIBUTION OR PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING THIS CONTEST

HOW TO ENTER THE ABOVE GIVEAWAY: No contribution or purchase necessary. Entries for the above giveaway can be made by completing and submitting your online ballot for the top albums of 2011 between interactive open on Monday, November 28, 2011 and Wednesday December 21, 2011 5:00 p.m. CT. Entries cannot be submitted by mail, e-mail, or other means. Entries with incomplete or false information will be disqualified. Limit one entry per person. Multiple entries, if discovered, will be disqualified.

ELIGIBILITY: Open only to legal residents of any one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. THIS CONTEST IS INTENDED FOR PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY. DO NOT ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY UNLESS YOU ARE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. The following persons are not eligible: Persons who on or after March 15, 2010, were or are employees of Sponsor or its related organizations, including American Public Media, their immediate family, or persons living in the same household. Void where prohibited by law.

ONE GRAND PRIZE: One winner will receive a grand prize package of a 16 GB WiFi enabled iPad. Prize retail value: $499.00

Winner is responsible for any and all costs associated with using the prize. Prize is nontransferable, is not good for cash, and cannot be exchanged for other merchandise. Winners will receive the prize as arranged by MPR.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNER: For The Current's® Top 89 Albums of 2011, one (1) winner and three (3) back up names for the prize will be selected by random drawing and announced on The Current Thursday December 21, 2011. Winner will be notified by telephone or e-mail. If Minnesota Public Radio is unable to reach the winner or the winner is unable to accept the prize within 2 calendar days from notice, the unawarded prize will go to the first back up and subsequent back-ups thereof until the prize is awarded. The rules detailing giveaway eligibility and method of selecting winner are on file at Minnesota Public Radio. The chances of winning are dependent upon the number of entries.

GENERAL: By participating in this Giveaway, participants agree that Minnesota Public Radio, American Public Media Group and related organizations, their agents and employees have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind which result from use of the prize, or by participation in the contest. Minnesota Public Radio may use winner's name and likeness for publicity purposes without further compensation. Any taxes and expenses as a result of winning this prize are the winner's responsibility.

RESTRICTIONS: By participating in the Giveaway, a participant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, and by all decisions of the contest judges. Winner is responsible for any applicable taxes.

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