by Lars Swensen

It’s February in Bunyan Bay and that can only mean one thing, The Winter Carnival Snow Plow Parade. The weather forecast is 20 below zero for the parade this Saturday. Look for the wind chill bringing it even colder. Former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, Clara Johnson, will be the Grand Marshall of this year’s parade riding on top of Hansen’s fire truck. No one else wanted to do it because it’s so darn cold out. Clara, co-owner of The Bunyan, is currently having some marital issues with her husband, Gunner. If you see Gunner or Clara, pretend you don’t know anything about it.

If you were wondering what the construction is all about across from Kanute’s Bait Mart, they’re building a new hotel. It’s uncertain who the owner is or what it will be called, but I’m sure it will be a welcome amenity to Bunyan Bay and the tourists. Earl Larson, owner of the KAO Camp Ground just outside of town is not happy with the development. Earl was heard saying, “Any new fangled development like this will only bring unsavory elements to town, or worse. We should always avoid anything new.” It should be noted that Earl lives in a tent.

One final note, the Crappies are biting right now on Bunyan Bay, so get in your ice house, bring a pint of Schnapps and some leeches and fill that stringer. Happy fishing’!