Cenex has announced the five finalists for its Hometown Throwdown competition. Now in its second year, this contest celebrates local communities by recognizing and funding the best festivals in the country. Two of the five finalists are in North Dakota; the Hazen Chalkfest and the Borderline Chalkfest in Wahpeton. The other finalists are in Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri. The grand prize winner receives $100,000. Voting is open through May 31.


