Talia Dixie Hauser, 14, at the counter of her ice cream shop Dixie Queen. (Photo courtesy Tammy Hauser)

Talia Dixie Hauser’s shop Dixie Queen is open again this summer. The 14-year-old is selling soft serve ice cream and slushies out of the Main Street location she shares with her mother Tammy Hauser. 

This is the second year the 14-year-old has operated the business and the menu has expanded. Last year she offered slushies. This year…

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