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How did hundreds of ‘Old Order’ Amish wind up in Minnesota’s Driftless Area?

How did hundreds of ‘Old Order’ Amish wind up in Minnesota’s Driftless Area?

Update: 2025-07-211
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Harmony, Minnesota is home to the largest Amish settlement in the state. The "Old Order" community is also one of the most conservative of its kind in the country. Reporter Sean Baker joins host Erica Pearson to explain why and when the Amish selected this sliver of southeast Minnesota to call home. 

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How did hundreds of ‘Old Order’ Amish wind up in Minnesota’s Driftless Area?

How did hundreds of ‘Old Order’ Amish wind up in Minnesota’s Driftless Area?

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