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MARF_OldOrderBuggy.jpg
This buggy in southeastern Minnesota, likely belonging to the Old Order or Swartzentruber Amish, is very plain and lacks the orange safety triangles or reflective tape that more liberal Amish have agreed to use.

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Amish Ordnung dictates the structure of life for those who live in Amish houses like this one in southeastern Minnesota. The house does not have conveniences like central heating, telephones, or television.

MB_MulchGrayWater.jpg
An example of mulch basin gray water treatment systems.

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Most Minnesota Amish live around the town of Harmony in Fillmore County, although there are also communities in north central Minnesota.