Chip Cravaack, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 8th congressional district, visited Linwood Elementary school on Oct. 3 to read “House Mouse, Senate Mouse,” a book by Peter and Cheryl Barnes that teaches children how a bill becomes a law. Cravaack has a bachelor of science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a a master’s degree in education from the University of West Florida. (Photo by Mary Bailey)