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N.D. (AP and NewsDakota.com) – North Dakota lawmakers have finished the first half of the 2013 Legislature and are beginning a five-day break.

Senate Republican majority leader Rich Wardner of Dickinson spoke to senators just before Thursday’s adjournment, saying it’s been a productive session so far.

Legislators will take Friday, Monday and Tuesday off for what is called Crossover.

Locally, District 12 Senator John Grabinger not necessarily pleased with all the bills that have gone through.