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Screaming for Ice Cream?

These might hit your sweet spot:

They are in or near electric co-op territory, and almost all are locally owned. They offer unexpected, delicious twists to the more customary flavors, too. In short, these dreamy, creamy stops make brain freeze worth it. Yum!

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