Good morning, La Crosse.

Bill Espy, known as the Candy Man, died in July and is remembered for his long service at the Sweet Shop that served the area for 105 years.

His family said the shop will remain in the family to honor his legacy.

The La Crosse Winter Farmers Market is moving to Valley View Mall starting in November and will run every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April, giving local farmers and vendors a fresh venue to connect with the community.

Sunday at American Legion Post 417 on French Island, the 9th annual Rock The Vets fundraiser features eight bands on two stages as part of a community event benefiting Freedom Honor Flight.

Tickets cost $25 and attendees should bring lawn chairs to enjoy music + local food and beverages.

Dahl Subaru surprised Hamilton Elementary School with a $7,500 donation on Friday morning.

The contribution from the Subaru Loves Learning event helps offset teacher expenses for classroom supplies.

Fourth and fifth-grade students from Hintgen Elementary attended a kindness retreat at Central High School on Friday where they practiced empathy and learned that kind words can lead to positive actions (principal Amy Oliver explained that kindness works like a boomerang).

The Iowa and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation said a new Mississippi River bridge at Lansing will open early November — several months ahead of schedule.

The project began in late 2023 and will end the ferry service that has carried nearly 131,000 vehicles.