Charlie Beaton

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After private unveiling, Big Dipper to open within days

Soft opening

After a final week-long flurry of construction, Big Dipper Ice Cream in downtown Billings had a soft opening for friends, family and supporters Tuesday night. “The guys who are working for us, they went all weekend, 14, 16 hours a day,” co-owner Bryan Hickey said. (more…) Continue Reading →

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Big Dipper Ice Cream coming to downtown Billings

Dipper

Big Dipper Ice Cream, a popular Missoula ice cream parlor that was featured on “Good Morning America,” is coming to downtown Billings. The store will be jointly owned by Big Dipper founder Charlie Beaton and Bryan and Sarah Hickey. Bryan Hickey said they hope to start renovating their downtown location in October and open “ideally by Valentine’s Day 2015.” (more…) Continue Reading →

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