NEVIS, Minn. — A Nevis trick-or-treating enthusiast said a bulk candy delivery worth over $5,000 and weighing about 100 pounds disappeared off his front steps.

For about five years, Mike Wade said he has ordered enough candy to give out “five handfuls” to each child on Halloween.

On the big night, Wade said he keeps buckets and buckets of candy on hand to give to the “madhouse” of kids who descend on his house. He said if kids’ pumpkin bags are too small to carry their candy allotment, he’ll put the pumpkins in a plastic bag with the goods.

“The whole lawn and driveway and everything will be full of kids,” Wade said. “Even the high schoolers come.”

Wade, who is a veteran, said he has PTSD and struggles in crowds, so he takes medication to prepare for trick-or-treating.

“I want kids to

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